17 things I wish I’d known when starting my first business

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Growing up I was surrounded by entrepreneurs. All of my uncles on my mom’s side of the family ran successful businesses, and I learned that working for yourself was a great way to improve your lifestyle. No surprise then that I now own a few businesses of my own. But I made lots of mistakes… Read More…

11 productivity tools that your startup ought to use

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If you’ve ever been part of a startup, then you know how much hard work it involves. And you usually don’t have enough people to get all the work done! That’s why entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to cut down on distractions and work faster and smarter. The following is a list of eleven… Read More…

Startup Stars: A brief history of the best 20th century business launches

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There are more ways now than ever for you to start a business. Startups are a hot topic and it seems like everyone is launching a new company. But just as easy as it is to launch a startup, it’s even easier to make mistakes… unless you slow down and learn from history. Here’s a… Read More…