for founders The founder of Calendly on building a unicorn tech company I’m sure you’ve used or heard of Calendly.com and if you haven’t, get ready to meet its founder Babatope (Tope) Awotona. Calendly is a scheduling appointment
for founders This Founder Turned $5000 Into a Wildly Successful Business Without a Plan—Here's How While working full-time as an esthetician and skin care educator, Lesly Thornton saw the significant impact that clean, well-formulated products had on her client’s skin health. So, in 2010,
for founders Kenny Mitchell, the CMO of Snap Inc., teaches marketing tips for entrepreneurs One of the top [https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1010/top-6-reasons-new-businesses-fail.aspx] reasons why businesses fail is because of poor marketing. Being able to effectively market and reach your target
for founders Don't be scared of the algorithm. Use these social media tips by Cookie Society to grow your brand today. Scrolling through the Cookie Society Instagram page is like viewing cookie heaven. The small business has thousands of engaged followers and many local fans who flock to their storefront location.
for founders How to Get Paid as a Freelancer (and Know Your Worth) Why does talking about money [https://www.createcultivate.com/blog/tag/money] make people uncomfortable? It’s something we all need. We spend it on a daily basis. We always
for founders 3 Steps to Defining Your Target Market As an entrepreneur knowing all aspects of business is essential. Your first task? Understanding your target market and context. Who does your business serve? What's the context? In
for founders How Lydia Nelson went from a CNA to entrepreneur, earning $2 million in sales 'I had this burning fire in me to take charge and become my very own boss" - Lydia Nelson Lydia Nelson was a CNA for years, making $8.
for founders 5 steps to take before launching your business When launching a successful business, it’s important to first establish a firm foundation—one that includes a strategic plan, an undeniable passion and perseverance. And luckily, author Raven Paris
for founders How this whiskey founder uses his brand to unite Black businesses Let's be real, whiskey has a sordid history. Unlike cognac, which has embedded itself in Black culture—from the formation of the relationship with Black soldiers during World
for founders How to secure partnerships with major organizations Are you a founder lookin to break into a crowded and competitive market? It's time to get strategic and look for that niche market. That's the
for founders Shannon Maldonado of Yowie teaches how she built a loyal fanbase After her twelve years in New York City and gaining substantial design experience from well-known contemporary clothing brands, Shannon Maldonado was hungry to challenge her creative instincts in a new
starting a business Grow your biz to $60K a month with these tips! I came across Gamal’s story months ago on how he was able to start his beard oil company, Fresh Heritage, and within 90 days grew his revenue to over
career development 6 tips on how to write a book from a best-selling author Raise your hand if you’re guilty of putting “start my book” on your #goals list for the past three years. Now that we have more time than we can
starting a business 5 business ideas you need little to no money to start I was told once before that it does not matter how successful you are if you do not enjoy doing what you do, it will fail. That being said, I
starting a business 3 common mistakes new entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them The legal aspects of starting a business is something that Millennial entrepreneurs of color aren’t discussing as much as we should. For some of us, we associate the legalities
for founders Build your biz while social distancing with these tips! While COVID-19 (aka Dat Rona) may have us stuck in the house, randomly eating more snacks than normal, getting lit earlier in the day than usual, and binge watching Netflix
starting a business 4 mistakes entrepreneurs make (+ how to avoid them) Starting a business is a huge endeavor for any entrepreneur. A newly-hatched entrepreneur is often motivated by a great idea and a strong desire to succeed. Nobody—and we mean
black entrepreneur Hey freelancers, learn how to handle your taxes so that the IRS isn't side-eyeing you If you haven’t done your taxes, join the rest of the world that’s dreading it too. Don’t worry, we ain’t judging you! Doing your taxes can
for founders How to secure startup capital when you didn't grow up rich Did you wake up this morning with the inappropriate realization that your mom and dad are not about to give you that 20 million dollars you need to start your
starting a business How to deal with rejection as an entrepreneur Any entrepreneur can tell you all about rejection. It can be really hard to deal with and it’s even harder not to take it personally. Society has taught us
starting a business 30 lessons in business from a 30-year-old entrepreneur I read recently that the average age of a first-time entrepreneur is 39. I started my company at 25. That is not a flex, it is a fact, a blessing
starting a business Fiyin Obayan shares how she is building her podcast If you haven’t heard, the podcast industry is growing fast – really fast. This industry generated $479.1 million in revenue in 2018 and is expected to produce more than
starting a business What you should know about entrepreneurship before you quit Let us be honest, entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. So many complexities are involved in building a successful enterprise that making a decision to quit your job
for founders Here's how I became a six-figure freelancer Thisarticle [https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/six-figure-freelancer/] originally appeared on Career Contessa by Khaleelah Jones. It is republished with permission. Since 2014, I’ve traveled to over 20 countries—all
starting a business Why Lizzo's #1 Single "Truth Hurts" Is A Lesson For Entrepreneurs I have been stanning for Lizzo since Spotify randomly threw “Good As Hell” into my Discover Weekly. Lizzo’s message of self-love, her amazing voice, and bold, imaginative lyrics hooked
