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15 Must Ask Interview Questions for Your First Few Startup Hires
Q. What’s one must-ask interview question for your first few startup hires? 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 each [...]
15 Unique and Inexpensive Ideas to Promote Your First Product
Q. What are some unique and inexpensive ideas for getting more exposure for your first product? 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, [...]
11 Things Not to do When Trying to Raise Capital From Family or Friends
Q. What’s one thing NOT do when trying to raise capital from family or friends for your startup? 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 [...]
15 Ways to Get Awesome Feedback From a Mentor
Q. How do you ask a mentor for feedback on your next business idea? What should you bring to the table? 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 [...]
15 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Land Their First Big Client
Q. What do you wish you’d known before you pitched your first big client? 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 [...]
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 [...]
Are You Ready to #FixYoungAmerica?
Scott Gerber and the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) have launched a national campaign to #FixYoungAmerica. Under30CEO has been a supporter of the YEC since it started over a year ago. We have seen hundreds of successful young entrepreneurs come together to solve problems and encourage entrepreneurship across America. Now Scott and the YEC need your [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
11 Tips to Succeed as a Nomadic Entrepreneur
Q. What’s one big hurdle that you had to overcome in your quest to becoming a nomadic entrepreneur and how did you do it? Victor L., San Jose, CAThe 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 [...]
