Elliot Begoun April 14, 2021 Canva.com A founder of an emerging natural products brand faces fierce headwinds. It’s not easy to take an idea, commercialize it, and then successfully shepherd it into the carts and stomachs of American consumers. Brands fail. In fact, failure is the most frequent outcome. I am not trying to be … Continue reading The Unexplored Reasons Founders Fail
Peter Daisyme — January 10, 2020 Creating a company that ends up generating millions of dollars in revenue is an uncommon feat. That does not mean that you do not have what it takes to make it happen, though. There are always many hoops to jump through in any business at any stage. Life running … Continue reading 8 Startup Blunders to Avoid to Fast Track Your Way to Millions
Zak Mustapha — November 14, 2019 Follow @zakmustapha They say the only way you really fail is when you give up. True, but that’s not the core reason why they fail. In my many business failures, the reasons behind every business failure I’ve experienced or witnessed boil down to three. These aren’t the only reasons … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why All the Businesses You Start Will Fail
Larry Kim — March 31, 2019 Follow @larrykim — March 31, 2019 It’s a reality all entrepreneurs must come to terms with: the potential for failure. Over 51% of businesses will fail in their first five years (U.S. Census data), and even 25–30% of venture-backed businesses fail. If you want to innovate and put yourself … Continue reading Your Startup is About to Fail. Here are 20 Reasons Why [Infographic]
Margarita Hakobyan — June 17, 2018 Follow @margahakobyan — June 17, 2018 StartupStockPhotos / Pixabay The commonly cited statistic says that more than fifty percent of businesses fail within the first year. Companies fail for all sorts of reasons: cash flow problems, poor understanding of their marketing segment, or a failure to connect with their … Continue reading Don’t Fail When Your Startup Fails
Caroline Curran — May 18, 2018 — May 18, 2018 moritz320 / Pixabay Did you just close a funding round? Did you make a key new hire, who’s going to propel your company as you scale? Did you just land a household name as a customer? If any of these are the case, you’ve likely … Continue reading Are Startups Addicted to Press Releases?
Frank Bocchino — March 31, 2018 Follow @frankbocchino — March 31, 2018 As a business writer, journalist, graphic designer, and digital marketer, I’m often courted by clients looking to get the “most bang for the buck” as the saying goes. Consequently, during the Dot Com days of the late 1990s and early 2000s, I was … Continue reading 4 of These 5 Failed Startups Had This in Common
Vitaliy Verbenko — February 13, 2018 Follow @helpracing — February 13, 2018 We all make mistakes, that’s part of life. But even a small mistake when starting a business can have costly repercussions. Entrepreneurs should be aware of all the possible pitfalls, learn from past experiences and keep up to date with the latest trends. … Continue reading 10 Startup Mistakes Not To Make (According to Experts)
Vitaliy Verbenko — January 25, 2018 Follow @helpracing — January 25, 2018 Tumisu / Pixabay Entrepreneurs should know how to manage their time, finances and human resources well. And that’s not all. They should make the right product, communicate the right message, offer flawless customer service and sustain a great team. Hitting a home run … Continue reading 10 Mistakes That Kill Startups (According to Experts)
Sam Davtyan — November 20, 2017 Follow @samdavtyan — November 20, 2017 9 out of 10 new businesses fail in their first two years. While many people focus – for good reason – on what to do to be within that successful ten percent, it’s also worth knowing what not to do. Planning for and … Continue reading If You’re Doing These 5 Things Your Startup Will Fail
