Startups and Entrepreneurship

"Purpose at the start, satisfaction at the end. A win for the builder and the user." — Momenul Ahmad

Hi everyone, I’m considered a solopreneur. Have a design firm, have done a few projects in the past year.
What are your recommendations on marketing? Wheres the best place to do so? I hear mixed platforms such a… more

It's funny how a lot of businesses underestimate the power of automation in their business and that is why they struggle alot to turn leads into paying clients, because they tends to handle the work manually … more

How honest are you with your friends and family about how the business is really doing? There’s pressure to project confidence, but that can feel lonely when you’re stressed or scared.

Taking a significant loss by walking away from a business (<200k). Getting my finances back on track will take time (plans in place for that), but how do you deal with the emotional damage and reco… more

For people who’ve shut down a startup or walked away from a business idea, how did you handle the identity shift afterward?

How did you personally decide when it was time to hire your first employee or contractor instead of doing everything yourself? I’m constantly torn between “I can’t afford help” and “I can’t grow witho… more

Does anyone have recommendations for financing a small business that doesn't involve life insurance? I'm otherwise eligible for an SBA but have chronic health conditions and have been denied but all of the sba lender… more

Has anyone seen or heard someone being successful going from an online bookkeeping class to turning it into a successful business from home?

Has anyone regretted turning a side hustle they loved into their full-time job? There’s this narrative that “going all in” is the dream, but I worry about losing the joy when it becomes my main source… more

I find the swings exhausting, even when things are “objectively” fine. How do you cope with the emotional rollercoaster of one day feeling like you’re building the next big thing and the next day wond… more

The biggest mistake I see? People chase hype, not cash flow.
I only care about assets that pay me consistently.
What’s your current strategy for passive income?

Hello,
I have taken the time to build a startups incubator that makes it easy for early stage founders to receive startup incubation at favorable terms.
The programs I have designed and have developed do not … more

Hi everyone! I am currently trying to explore venturing out to be solo/freelance to help businesses close any gaps in security when working towards their SOC2. I have 5 years of experience in cloud se… more

Why it is all the part-time hotel jobs I'm very qualified experience and skilled and haven't reach out so frustrating at times and they still going to be on here looking for employees for thei… more

Scaling sales in the fintech/lending sector during holiday seasons like Eid is always a unique challenge. It’s not just about hitting targets, but ensuring sustainable growth and risk management. How … more

I’m looking to build my network in the startup space as I want to help founders build out their operations, systems and post-sales customer experience. Any suggestions on how to connect with those tha… more

I recently started my own outsourcing agency focused on customer support and sales services. With my background in customer service, training, and quality analysis, my goal is to help businesses impro… more

looking to either start or be apart of a agriculture startup, whether it's in precision technology, heirloom seeds, or sustainable agriculture. I am in the south east area but am looking for anyth… more

I know startups these days are tech focused, anyone interested in something more physical?

I am looking at an agricultural co-op based on Italian models, where farmers pool capital and own the entire … more

How do you personally handle the emotional roller-coaster of entrepreneurship? Wins one day, existential crisis the next? I’m finding the mental health side of this journey harder than the actual work… more

For founders who kept a full-time job while building their startup on the side, how did you know when it was time to finally quit and go all in? I’m torn between the security of my paycheck and the fe… more

I want to start up a food company, the kind we can sell via retailers.
Where should I start..I am looking for a course where I can learn few things since I will be completely new to this.

Hi, all. Wanted to check in, here: the job market seems really tight, right now, and I've been planning on opening a consultancy for a while, now. As luck would have it, I was contacted by a poten… more

How many years do you give your business if it's not picking up? I'm on year 2, and all my family members think I need to cut my losses and move on. I can't get myself to do that, and some… more

I’m an RN in Maine and I want to start a med spa. Any recommendations on how to find a medical director or the right first steps in starting a business. Literally ANY advice is appreciated ❤️

Is it better to bootstrap longer or seek funding early to scale marketing faster? I'd love to hear your reasoning for whichever you choose because I'm super conflicted.

How do founders decide when to hire their first HR manager instead of managing people directly? I'm working on my first-ever business and have no experience with how things could change with the h… more

I've had my consultancy in apparel and textiles advising retailers and importers on product safety and regulatory requirements. I also develop product performance specifications. If you're in… more

Finally finished my new AI professional social media web app startup. When should I file for an LLC? Or do I need more testing with friends and family before I get an LLC?

I’m a finance guy who’s had too many awkward talks with bosses over KPI/Total errors in my reports (probably missed a promotion or 2 because of it).

Felt exposed given how important numbers are in the job, so I built an iOS a… more

I ready to start my own business.But I need to know how and who do I need to contact about grants and loans in the Alabama area. That you for your time.

Sourcing web designers for a new business in the home services space. WordPress preferably and someone who builds with SEO and (eventually) GEO in mind. Appreciate any recommendations.

Has anyone ever left consulting to a strategic role at a startup? What was your experience? Company seems promising, is high-growth and I am passionate about the product, but worried about the lack of… more

Leadership keeps saying we need to focus, but new priorities still get added every few weeks. Nothing officially drops off. It’s creating this quiet overload feeling across the team. I know this happe… more

Are you working for money, or is your money starting to work for you?