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Improving the world one entrepreneur at a time

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Young Entrepreneur News

February 13, 2019

I’m sick of running my business. Should I quit?

At some point your endurance will be tested. Here are some thoughts to help you think it through.

January 30, 2019

‘I Feel Weird Talking to People.’

Can Introverts be Successful Entrepreneurs?

January 25, 2019

Her timing is good

Washington, D.C., girl's business is a big help to furloughed mom

Get Inspired

Living off the land — in the big city

A family of popcorn entrepreneurs

His dad wouldn’t give him a toy, but helped him start a successful business instead

Business Ideas

Music teacher

T-shirt design

Busking

Getting Started

Rising Innovator

What’s your mission?

Things to think about before you start a business

Starting line

Why should you start a business?

Marketing

Who are your ideal customers?

Marketing with flyers

How to market your business the old-fashioned way

Social media

How to market your business by using social media

Q&A

Q&A: From food truck to changing the way the world eats

Q&A: Manu Goswami, venture capitalist, UN Youth Ambassador and serial entrepreneur

Q&A: Lewis Sheats, Entrepreneurship Clinic at N.C. State University

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