The best business ideas come from the problems we REALLY have. The ones we struggle with day in and day out. The ones that frustrate us because we know there must be a better way. When you start looking for them, you’ll start seeing these needs everywhere. They’ll jump out at you while you go about your daily life. And trust me; once you start noticing them, you won’t be able to stop! So, if you’re stuck on your next big business idea, look no further than your own struggles. Chances are, others out there feel the same way — and they’d love to see a solution from you!

When you’re running a bootstrapped business, the number one goal is to get profitable as soon as possible. And the best way to achieve that is to start charging immediately. Build a basic version of your product and put a price tag on it. Here’s why you need to start…

If you have a startup and aren’t used to doing PR, but someone wants to interview you, here’s a simple tip, work your company name into your responses. It sounds more natural than you think. Q: “How did you get started?” A “When I started [Tech Ladies],…” It’s a slight but compelling shift. Why? You never know what quote will be used. Every interview you do will reach people who are unaware of your business. You want your business to be remembered, right?

Here’s what you DON’T need to start a business: ❌A business plan ❌A full pricing strategy ❌To figure out scale ❌A team ❌Funding ❌An office ❌A co-founder ❌A website ❌A following on social media ❌A fancy degree or MBA ❌An untapped market ❌A novel idea ❌To quit your job yet Here’s what you DO need to start a business: ✅An idea that you’re deeply interested in ✅A product you can sell ✅An inclination to keep creating value

This is your reminder that success doesn’t have to come at the expense of your mental or physical health. First, the “bad” news: Getting a successful bootstrapped startup off the ground takes hard work and sacrifice. …

Have a product but are confused about how to price it? Here are some quick tips Examine what others are charging for similar products or services. This will give you a range/idea of what other may be willing to pay in this market, but you should never just cut/paste someone else’s pricing as your own. Look at how they landed on this number and why, and use that to inform what your product should cost.

Want to build a reliable and high-trust team? Here’s 3 ways to foster that: Hire the right people Bring on people who are genuinely excited about being a part of this particular team. They should believe in what you’re building and have the skills and knowledge to grow it. …

After graduating high school, I formed a band with three of my closest friends. We spent most of our early 20s making music and touring the US and England. …

One thing holding many entrepreneurs back is a mistaken belief there’s a secret, hidden cap on how big your business could get. The truth is there’s no limit! If you believe making money is hard, you will sell yourself and your products short. You’re not going to charge what you’re…