Articles tagged "Entrepreneurship"

Can your business run without you?

When I imagined what it would be like to run my own business, never in a million years did I think it would involve feeling trapped. I left my well-paying 9-to-5 job only to be stuck in a 9-to-9 job that had zero benefits and little-to-no pay.

I became a mompreneur in 2020: Here's why it worked

You already know this, but let's say it together: starting and running a business is hard. Raising kids is hard. Doing both at the same time in the middle of a pandemic might seem near impossible. But it isn't.

How automation helps me make money, not just earn it

You wouldn't be reading the Zapier blog if you didn't already appreciate that time is precious and expensive. But as a business owner or general profit-seeker, you can choose to use that time to either earn money or make money.

Side hustle: From idea to full-time business in 1 year

Do you have a brilliant business idea that you just know could be successful—if only you had the resources to pursue it full-time? That's exactly where I was in 2015.

When is it time to turn your side hustle into a full-time business?

Making the decision to turn a side hustle into a full-time job is massive—for the business, yes, but also personally. So how do you know when it's time? 

5 questions to ask before launching a new product or service

"What's next?" is a pretty common question for entrepreneurs. If you've seen traction with your company, it's natural to wonder what products or services you should add to the mix. One stream of revenue is good, so multiple streams must be better, right?

How to choose the perfect business partner

Finding a good business partner is like finding a needle in a haystack. I mean, it's so hard to find someone who looks great in headshots with you, you know?

How the Fogg Behavior Model can help entrepreneurs be more effective

As an entrepreneur, you're often working alone, building something new and unique. Without lots of people to reflect back on you, it can be hard to understand your own behaviors and hone them for increased productivity. 

The entrepreneurial mindset that helped me grow my business

Six years ago, I left my career as a full-time attorney to open a pie bakery with my mom. I had never baked a pie in my life. I know, right? Who makes that sort of decision?

Launching a bootstrapped business: 3 tips for success

Bootstrapping is a business is exciting—I've done it a couple times myself, and I also help entrepreneurs do it for themselves. But in addition to the excitement, there's a lot of risk, so you want to be sure you're doing it right.