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Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert

Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert

Entrepreneurship coach Steve Mariotti wants to answer your big questions about launching and growing a small business.
Entrepreneur Coach Antonio Neves on Finding Focus and the Power of Storytelling

Entrepreneur Coach Antonio Neves on Finding Focus and the Power of Storytelling

The founder and CEO of Thinqaction, introduces himself to YoungEntrepreneur.com readers before he heads up a new web-video series on the site.
How to Win in Business? Know Thy Competitor

How to Win in Business? Know Thy Competitor

Competition can be a funny thing. Any business would love to be the top competitor in the game, but that means there are likely one or more competitors gunning for your spot. Whether you choose to enter the market to …
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When You Think Quitting Is a Good Idea

When You Think Quitting Is a Good Idea

You’ve got to know where you want to go if you’re ever going to get there. The truth is, and one that all productive people must realize and come to terms with, is that there will always be more opportunities …
How to Finish What You Start

How to Finish What You Start

The only way you can finish one thing is to say no to other things. You have to say no to all the other books you could write in order to finish the one you already started writing. You have …
9 Bad Habits That Every Entrepreneur Struggles With

9 Bad Habits That Every Entrepreneur Struggles With

After working with dozens of startup founders, I'm still amazed that some seem to be able to do the job easily and effectively, always in control, while others always seem to be struggling, out-of-control, and fighting the latest crisis.  I …
Making Your Small Business Seem Bigger

Making Your Small Business Seem Bigger

Nobody can deny that owning your own small business is a challenging and rewarding experience. Sometimes though, you can feel like a tiny grain of sand on a large beach, especially when you study the habits of your larger big-business …
How Do You Know When It's Time to Sell?

How Do You Know When It's Time to Sell?

As an entrepreneur, the idea of selling your business is likely to cross your mind at some point. Building your own business out of thin air with your own blood, sweat and tears can be quite an emotional process.  And …
Be the Captain of Your Company's Ship: Changing Directions When Your Team is Sinking

Be the Captain of Your Company's Ship: Changing Directions When Your Team is Sinking

Many businesses today are suffering from a terminal illness, and they likely don't even know they're sick. Because these companies are functioning well enough to get by, they don't believe they need the type of expertise required to diagnose a …
How Committed are You to Your Business?

How Committed are You to Your Business?

The best intentions for a successful business do not necessarily guarantee a business that is actually successful.  The responsibilities of starting a business don't simply end once the business has been started.  The next important step is keeping that business …
The Power of the One-Page Strategy

The Power of the One-Page Strategy

Creating a strategy for your small business can be one of the most important actions you can implement. It's your road map to success; but often times it's a step that gets pushed to the side. I was in a …
What Consultants Must Do To Get Hired by Startups

What Consultants Must Do To Get Hired by Startups

Let's face it, consultants have a bad image.  Startups need experienced people who are willing to get their hands dirty, rather than experts who give presentations, make recommendations, and disappear. Even consultants don't like their job, since they don't often …
How To Become A Mentor

How To Become A Mentor

Many inexperienced entrepreneurs have great qualities like intelligence, talent, drive, and ambition, yet there is much to gain from the help of an older, wiser business guru. If you possess the skills and experience that would benefit a young entrepreneur, …
The YE Weekly Article Recap – (9/6 – 9/11)

The YE Weekly Article Recap – (9/6 – 9/11)

We all get busy from time to time and miss reading our favorite blogs.  Don't fret.  Here's our recap of this week's Young Entrepreneur articles for your review. Enjoy reading (or re-reading) any you find appealing, and be sure to …
How to Test Market a New Product

How to Test Market a New Product

If you have an idea for a new product but it doesn't yet exist, you can either create a prototype or have one made for you. If the idea already exists and you think you can sell it, find a …

Hidden Caste System – An Entrepreneur’s Social Constraint

Gabcast! YE BizBytes #3 – Social Constraints – Hidden Caste System Did you ever feel you didn’t belong? Did you ever feel a glass ceiling but didn’t know why or where it came from? This may provide some insight to …