Starting and running a successful business is rarely as easy as it looks. While success stories have become more common with the rise of social media and technology, failure and challenging moments ...

At 40-plus, many women are embracing entrepreneurship in ways they never did in their 20s or 30s. With decades of experience, stronger financial footing, and a sharper sense of purpose and community, ...

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When I talk to founders about what separates the companies that endure from the ones that quietly disappear, most expect to hear about brilliant ideas, perfect timing, or massive funding rounds. Yet ...

The startup economy never sleeps: from incubators to accelerators to eager investors to a generation with a pioneering spirit that craves to be its own boss. However, despite lofty aspirations and ...

Service-oriented beginnings allow startups to directly engage with customers, uncovering actual needs before heavy investment. Successful companies often evolve from service-based models, using ...

What’s more important for a startup’s success: marketing or execution? Your answer may predict how successful you’ll be. Some of what we found was expected. For example, successful entrepreneurs were ...

Not all entrepreneurs aspire to run their businesses long term. While starting and running a business can be a rewarding experience, exiting enables founders to pursue other opportunities while new ...