Have you ever thought about who would be in your personal Jedi High Counsel to advise you on all things regarding your business? The people that you rely on to give you advice about your start-up company will have a … Continue reading →

How’s your business plan writing going? If you’ve been following our ongoing series on Business Plan Basics for Teen Entrepreneurs, you know that so far we’ve walked you through the steps to writing out your Business

When entrepreneurs put all their time, energy, and sometimes money into launching their service or product, it’s no wonder that many are anxious to see their business thrive, and fast. But placing high expectations on getting quick results can lead … Continue reading →

When it comes to the actual day-to-day running of a small business, Operations is where it’s at. That’s because Operations refers to the tangible, physical aspects of selling your goods or your services, on an ongoing basis.

Too often, first-time entrepreneurs get the idea in their head that they have to do everything — create, market, sell — all by themselves. The problem with this theory? No matter how smart, talented, and organized you are, it’s nearly … Continue reading →

This month’s Business Plan Basics for Teen Entrepreneurs is the ever-important Marketing Plan. As more and more people continue to shun the traditional career path in favor of pursuing the exciting path of bringing their own big ideas to life, the competition for

The world is always changing, so it only makes sense that we should be open to doing the same.

This month’s Business Plan Basics for Teen Entrepreneurs is all about how to write up a Competitive Analysis

This month we continue with Business Plan Basics for Teen Entrepreneurs, our ongoing series that breaks down the nuts and bolts of outlining your big business idea, your goals, and your approach for making them happen. So far, we’ve covered the Business … Continue reading →

As far as visionary, social entrepreneurs who have changed the world through their big ideas go, Wendy Kopp is certainly up there with the best of them. Wendy Kopp founded Teach for America, a national teacher recruitment program which seeks to … Continue reading →

As part of our Business Plan Basics for Teen Entrepreneurs series, we’re going in deep, looking at what a business plan – a written plan outlining your idea, your goals, and your approach for making them happen – actually is and … Continue reading →

Last month, we introduced the concept of a Business Plan – a written plan outlining your idea, your goals, and your approach for making them happen – for teen entrepreneurs. We gave you 10 great questions to reflect on to … Continue reading →

“I want to work for a company that contributes to and is part of the community. I want something not just to invest in. I want something to believe in.” – Anita Roddick In reading this quote by Anita Roddick, … Continue reading →

Have a great idea for a business venture? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of would-be entrepreneurs dream and scheme every day about the ideas they’d love to bring to life. But why doesn’t every inspiring idea make it from … Continue reading →

Nike. Apple. Coca Cola. What do they have in common? They’re all well-known brands. A brand is defined by the American Marketing Association as a “name, term, design, symbol, or any other feature that identifies one seller’s good or service … Continue reading →

When it comes to mixing politics, social activism, and entrepreneurism, Paola de Leo, the co-founder of the political activism and film website Brightwide, is getting creative. Paola joined forces with actor Colin Firth (you know, the actor who won an … Continue reading →

Though an entrepreneur may know she wants to create or build something new, she may not know exactly what big idea she wants to put her energy into. Writers seeks out inspiration for their story ideas (yes, even Stephanie Meyers … Continue reading →

So, what does it take to launch a successful company anyway? There’s more to it than just a good idea and some start-up cash. Sure, those things are important, but there are also personal qualities that many successful entrepreneurs share. … Continue reading →

Shivani Siroya isn’t just brilliant…she’s also passionate. And it’s these two qualities that helped her create her perfect job – CEO of InVenture, an investment fund that helps small-business owners in underdeveloped countries lift their communities out of poverty. That … Continue reading →

So, you have a brilliant idea for a business or venture. Now what? Before you dive in head first, think support. As in, tap into your trusted friends and family to create a safety net, or at the very least, … Continue reading →