#entrepreneurship

#entrepreneurship

It’s not just noise - it’s acceleration. Thanks to positive feedback loops like Wright's Law, the pace of technological change really is speeding up. Better tools lead to better tools.

Merrilee Kick invented BuzzBallz in 2009 while facing financial struggles as a teacher, creating a successful cocktail product that revolutionized the ready-to-drink market.

Sellful includes instant AI-generated websites, funnels, and landing pages, plus a built-in CRM, marketing automation, e-commerce tools, and mobile app generation.

"The first three years, it was pretty much a 24/7 job... I was definitely there every single day, just making sure that things were being implemented properly."

Building a financial infrastructure for the service-based economy, GlossGenius serves as an all-in-one booking, payment, and business management system for the beauty and wellness space.

I remember we had to be aware of what we were spending money on.

"Many brought all their things in trash bags or plastic Duane Reade bags," says Scot. "One time, when we were catching a train, a girl's bag ripped, so all her things were on the platform. These were kids who lived less than two miles from us in New York."

Embrace National Wellness Month in August to revamp productivity routines. Daily adjustments, even seemingly obvious ones, can significantly improve work-life balance.

"I came up with the idea when my sister was showing me her toys, and I was wondering what made them so soft," said Colton. "I looked it up and I found out that a bunch of stuffed animals are made with toxic chemicals, so I told my dad about it."

Colton conducted research into what makes toys soft and was shocked to discover the chemicals involved, prompting their mission to create a non-toxic plush toy.

The Hoopbus was born out of one of Ansom's earliest basketball creations: the Venice Basketball League, a grassroots pro-am tournament launched nearly two decades ago on Venice Beach.

You're not ready yet. You need a detailed business plan. A flawless product. More funding. More clarity. More experience.

Reliable technology is essential for productivity in business, especially for tasks like client meetings, coding, and media editing, making a strong laptop a necessity.

The outdated business credit scoring models are shutting out promising UK startups from crucial funding, urging a cultural and systemic rethink to match modern entrepreneurship.

"I believe the Roth IRA serves as an exercise to teach the kids to set aside money and see how fast it will grow due to compounding interest."

ChatGPT can handle repetitive tasks, generate content frameworks, and streamline customer communications-freeing entrepreneurs to focus on high-value activities.

Daniella Pierson founded The Newsette at age 19 and became a member of Forbes' '30 Under 30' list in 2020, presenting herself as a successful entrepreneur.

Time management is the most valuable asset for entrepreneurs managing multiple businesses. Assigning dedicated blocks for each business minimizes distractions and enhances focus.

"This game, where players pretend to develop an island by gathering resources, building roads, and forming trading alliances, is the best board game for entrepreneurs."

"I don't think it was received super well... this isn't what we wanted."

Nerves mean you care. They show a founder's passion for their project and the importance of the moment. Successful pitches blend emotion with strategic communication.

A University of California analysis of 3,900 married business owners found nearly one in three entrepreneurs divorced, roughly double the 10-15% rate of non-founders in the same age bracket.

The 'aha' moment? I realised I'm not the only dev who sucks at marketing. We build cool apps. Then they just sit there. No launch. No reach. No traction.