Startups and Entrepreneurship

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I'm exploring a referreral programme for my IT services firm and would love your feedback before I build anything.

The idea: anyone - even if we've never met - could refer businesses that need help with… more

Startup entrepreneurship skills are centered around the ability to identify market gaps, innovate solutions, and build a sustainable business from the ground up. These skills require resilience, risk-… more

A great place to learn the fundamentals of leadership and operational management. You’ll see the immediate impact of your decisions, which accelerates your growth. Leading in a unionized environment a… more

I have what I believe is a case of fraud regarding my bank account being accessed by an ex. BofA and Zelle say they will respond to requests for documents regarding this event, but they have yet to se… more

I believe that entrepreneurs are always full of ideas. How many side hustles did you try before you found the one that stuck?

I was mistreated at a start up. I spoke up about it on social media, which led to HR calling me last February... Now that I've been laid off twice, I'm speaking up more about it. I even stumbl… more

What’s the most frustrating part of your last hiring experience that cost you the most time or money?

Hi, my name is Wellington. I’m a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and currently living in the U.S. for 8 months with a valid work visa to teach martial arts. I specialize in BJJ and self-defense and … more

My first anniversary is coming up next month for my brick & mortar retail small business, what ideas can you give to help us celebrate and encourage customer involvement? Think pickles. Thanks!

Has anyone read Profit First and/or is following its model?

Anyone who started their own business gotten a very senior role offered at a major firm? What did you do?

I am curious if any of you take a regular salary or prefer an owner's draw from your personal business? What would you consider the pluses and minuses of each option? How do you handle the tax im… more

I’m 23 going for my second degree as a bachelors in business admin, and I have a passion for making hot sauces. I want to start my own business after I graduate but I need help figure out the proper steps t… more

Owning a business or being part of a startup can be scary and stressful and oh so serious. Does anyone have a funny or lighthearted story to lighten the mood of the bowl?

As a new business owner (<1 year), how long was it before you were generating enough revenue to comfortable cover your expenses, then to hire folks, and eventually take a personal salary?

Thoughts on Blitzscaling?

Okay social media people — are hashtags not a thing anymore? My instagram feed is full of captions of things like: “Des Moines Stylist, Brunette Hair” rather than “#DesMoinesStylist #BrunetteHair”. Wh… more

As a CTO in a startup, I’ve learned that your MVP doesn’t need to be perfect—just functional enough to test. We built features no one used, then pivoted after real user feedback. Now, we ship faster, listen bette… more

Have tariffs impacted anyone’s small business? How so?

What's the biggest challenge you're facing with your startup right now? Is it finding customers, building the right product, or something else entirely? What keeps you up at night?

Who here is a startup owner, while also working a full-time job?

I am curious what has been the biggest pain point for you as you build your startup or business? For me it has been hiring

How many individuals have an LLC and an EIN number, but have never received grants or business funding?

Don't you think its hard to plan for everything as a new entrepreneaur or small business? You don't know what you dont know. Amirite?

What is one piece of advice you would give to a new entrepr… more

Are startup funding advisors necessary for first time raise?

DO NOT APPLY/WORK FOR CUTCO OR VECTOR MARKETING. They pick out naive high school seniors and new high school graduates and college kids. It’s unpaid training for 6 hours for 3 days straight. They make… more

Hello, my name is Othman. I have a diploma in aluminum carpentry. I have been working for 8 years and I have pictures of my work.

We take the stress out of keeping your home spotless. Whether you need a one-time deep clean or regular housekeeping, our team delivers unmatched quality and care. With modern equipment, eco-friendly … more

I absolutely believe in the saying "Knowledge is Power". You should never stop learning, especially as entrepreneur.

What book have you read and would recommend to other entrepreneurs and wh… more

Fellow Founders, what’s one part of launching or growing your startup that turned out way harder than expected? Especially curious about what you thought would be easy but wasn’t.

What’s a good site to find legal assistance for forming/registering a LLC in NYC?

I was let go from my Full time corporate job 3 weeks ago and decided to go all in on my side job of AI Automation for small businesses, Ive already far surpassed my previous monthly salary and the mon… more