Tag: young entrepreneur council
5 Tips for Young Entrepreneurs Who Want to Be Taken Seriously
I was a 21 year-old entrepreneur when the dot-com bubble burst in 2001. Given the unprecedented volume of dying startups, investors and other business partners became less and less inclined to partner with new companies — especially those led by young founders. But I felt compelled to win over potential investors, customers, and team members. [...]
10 Alternatives to the Formal Business Plan
Book-length business plans are out…but planning isn’t a total bust. What resource(s) do you use to put together simple business plans? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual [...]
10 Awesome Giveaways for Lead Generation
What’s the most successful giveaway offer you’ve ever used to drive lead generation? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start [...]
13 Cool Ideas for Upgrading Your Office
Research shows people are happier if they like their office space. What is one tip you would give a fellow entrepreneur looking to make a fun, employee-friendly office upgrade? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, [...]
10 Tips for Hosting a Successful Entrepreneur Meetup
What’s your best tip for hosting a successful in-person meetup for other entrepreneurs in your community? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions [...]
12 Ideas to Improve Your Business Finances Quickly
Q. What’s one small change you’ve made recently that’s had a big impact on your business financially? 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. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched#StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions [...]
13 Must-Attend Startup Conferences in 2013
Q. What is one under-the-radar startup or business conference that young entrepreneurs shouldn’t miss in 2013 and why? 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. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that [...]
3 Steps to a Job You Love
A recent study by Deloitte’s Shift Index shows that over 80 percent of the world doesn’t like the work they do. This is a tragedy. I’ve spent the last eight or so years on a quest to find out what sets those 20 percent, the seemingly lucky few, from the rest of the world who [...]
14 Ways to Keep Your Talent Happy and Incentivize “Intrapreneurship”
Q. As a Gen Y founder, how do you keep Gen Y (and X) talent happy? How do you incentivize intrapreneurship over, well, leaving?! 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. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched [...]
12 Ways to Determine if You Should Increase the Cost of Your Product/Services
Q. What are some practical ways to determine if I should be increasing the cost for my product/services? Andy, Providence, RI The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (Y.E.C.). Founded by Scott Gerber, the Y.E.C. is an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the country’s most promising young entrepreneurs. The Y.E.C promotes entrepreneurship [...]
