Category: Under30CEO Lists
21 Free Tools to Help Your Small Business Succeed
As small business owners we are always looking for tools to help get the job done at a low cost. Well nothing beats free! It’s truly amazing how powerful some of the free online small business tools are out there. If you’re not taking advantage of at least a few of these resources then you [...]
20 Young Women Entrepreneurs and Their Rising Companies
Today, we are looking at some of the amazing women who are taking the startup world by storm. These women have raised millions in funding, have millions of users and are making money. Their companies range from one that creates a soccer ball that doubles as an Eco-friendly generator, to a 16 year old [...]
14 Common Misconceptions About Entrepreneurship
Q. What do you consider to be the most common misconception about entrepreneurship? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. The YEC promotes entrepreneurship as a solution to unemployment and underemployment and provides entrepreneurs with access to tools, mentorship, and resources that support [...]
10 Billionaire Biographies You Must Read
Who wants to be a billionaire? We may not all get there but we sure can dream. More importantly we can learn from some of the great minds who have achieved such great success. Below we have compiled 10 books written about, and a few by, some of the most notable business men and women [...]
10 Steps to Managing Employees Older Than You
Business owners are getting younger and younger, it seems. At the same time, unfortunately, many of our parent’s generations are facing job loss due to layoffs, a receding economy, or changes in trends. Interestingly, these young entrepreneurs are now providing jobs to the hard working, dedicated workers of older generations. As the head of a [...]
30 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs of 2011
It’s that time of year again when we put together our 30 most influential young entrepreneurs list. Last year, the entire list was valued at close to $100billion, this year we lead off with a young entrepreneur who’s company is valued at $100billion alone. Each of these founders and CEOs are running incredible ventures that [...]
12 Places to Live and Work as a Young Entrepreneur
Q. Where do you live and what makes it a unique and incredible place for entrepreneurs to live and work? Story V., Salem, OR The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). Founded by Scott Gerber, the YEC is an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the country’s most promising young entrepreneurs. The [...]
13 Tips to Naming Your Startup
Q. What one tip do you have for entrepreneurs in the “naming” stage of launching a startup? Kenneth N., Detroit, MIThe following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. The YEC promotes entrepreneurship as a solution to unemployment and underemployment and provides entrepreneurs with access [...]
12 Business Trend Predictions for 2012
Are you reading this while wearing a bedazzled Ed Hardy t-shirt? Is your ensemble rounded out with an airbrushed trucker hat perched atop a majestic mullet? If so, you might suffer from Style Blindness (SB), a type of trend disorder. While you should definitely see a doctor about that, your problem with trends doesn’t have [...]
10 Entrepreneur Fears and How to Conquer Them
Q. What early fears did you have before launching your business and how did you conquer them to move forward? Beatrice L., Concord, NHThe following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). Founded by Scott Gerber, the YEC is an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the country’s most promising young entrepreneurs. The YEC [...]
