Category Archives: start-up

Can You Handle Working at a Startup?

Our friends at YEC asked members of their council this question from a reader… we thought the answers were full of great information. Read on!   

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Begin With a Job at a Startup, Then Start Your Own

For those of you who want to get in on the ground floor of a new venture, but haven’t yet worked up the nerve to start your own, begin with a job at a startup. But first you should ask yourself if you are prepared for the realities.

Here are some approaches and considerations in finding a good fit with real odds of success:   

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How to Be Productive on a Startup Schedule

While working on Accompl.sh full-time, I’ve been on a bit of a roller coaster of emotions, productivity, success and failure, and it has helped me to better understand what I need to do to keep myself on task.

It’s entirely possible to get a good night’s sleep on a startup schedule and still make time for fun. Here’s how:   

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3 Absolutely Necessary Skills to Succeed in a Startup

A startup is scary because every day is uncertain. But it is also a great place to learn, to meet new people and to try new things. Whether you are starting a venture or joining a startup team, working hard, completing your tasks and being open to new ideas will set you on a path to success.   

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Choose Passion over Job Security

I was working for a top media company with world-class brands, intelligent co-workers, a decent salary and great benefits. When I started out three years ago, that’s all I thought I wanted. But then somewhere along the way I found myself changing and I didn’t like what I saw.

So, I left my job.   

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8 Ways Starting a Business Helps Your Job Search

If you are one of the many people who lost your job during the recent depression, you should be working on starting your own business, in parallel with looking for that ideal replacement job. Let me explain why this is a win-win deal, no matter what the outcome.   

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