If you are managing a startup company, you know all too well about startup fatigue. While the beginning stages of the startup process is filled with energy — you’ll eventually hit a wall. At that point, everything becomes a struggle and it feels like you lack motivation.
Here are five ways to fight startup fatigue:
Pace yourself
It’s so easy to go 500 miles per hour at the beginning of the startup process. But by pacing yourself, you can fight off startup fatigue.
Take a break
If you simply have hit the wall and can’t go any further, don’t fight it. Instead, take a break …read more

As an entrepreneur who is running a startup company, one of your most difficult tasks will be keeping your employees confident and happy. That becomes even more true in this current economic climate in which businesses are folding right and left. Add in the fact that employees know that it will be difficult finding a job at the moment and the stress can because overwhelming.
That said, as an entrepreneur, there are steps you can take to make sure your employees remain as confident and as happy as possible. Here are a few tips to remember:
Be open and honest
Employees have the …read more

As we head toward the end of 2009, there are some startup company ideas that are definitely hot. If you are thinking about creating a startup, here are some fields you should consider.
Going Green
The eco-friendly and green movements are going strong and show no signs of slowing down. In the big picture, we are still in the early stage and it’s a good time to create a startup.
Automobile Related
The automobile industry is in shambles — which is great news for startups. Everything from battery-makers to new age dealerships are getting a lot of venture capital attention.
Healthcare
The healthcare field is another …read more

Developed with entrepreneurs in mind, Start Up Donut is a recently launched source of advice, information and resources for startup businesses. It’s from the same maker of Marketing Donut, which has become a highly rated website.
On the Start Up Donut website, you can find categories on everything from business planning to tax and finance to formation. Mick Dickinson, from BHP Information Solutions, operates the website and says that Start Up Donut is suitable for anyone of any experience level.
Said Dickinson: “Just like Marketing Donut, Start Up Donut is all about practical advice that people can actually use. There’s plenty of …read more

One of the first things you should do after creating a startup company is to find the permit and license requirements for your startup in your state. A new free resource available on the MoreBusiness.com website makes this process a lot easier that it has been in the past.
The resource, called the State Business Licensing Center, is easy to use. You’ll see a map of the United States and you just need to click on your state. On the next page, you will see a page with on-site and off-site links to helpful information.
Raj Khera, the CEO of MoreBusiness.com, says …read more

In today’s world, people have more and more questions about the foods they are eating. What is the food’s origin? Is it organic? What company produced the food?
HarvestMark is a startup company that aims to answer those questions and many others. By using a traceability application, growers and shippers can easily pace stickers on the fresh produce. Once the fresh produce arrives in stores, customers can use the sticker to find out more.
By simply entering in the information that can be found on the sticker, customers can get on-demand information that tells the story of that specific piece of fresh …read more

Sometimes, startup companies literally don’t have any money to spend on employees. This is especially true at the very beginning stages. However, if you want to find free workers for your startup, there are still things you can do to try to accomplish this feat.
Create a pitch
Before you even begin the search for free workers, it’s mandatory that you create a pitch. Why should they work for free? What is so great about your startup? Why is it worth their while?
Target people you know
Finding strangers who are willing to work for free is very difficult. While it’s still difficult, you’ll …read more

In the early days of a startup company, the founders can rely on excitement and adrenaline to get the ball rolling. However, when the well of excitement and adrenaline goes dry, that ball suddenly feels extremely heavy. How do you go about staying excited about your startup?
Pace Yourself
In the beginning stages of a startup company, you have to think about the long haul. Don’t go 100 miles per hour, seven days a week and 18 hours a day. Pace yourself so you don’t experience burnout.
Have a Plan
Once the ball starts rolling, be sure to stop and create a plan. Make …read more

If you are looking for a city for your startup company, Entrepreneur.com has a report you should definitely read. The website, which is the official site for Entrepreneur Magazine, made a list of the top ten startup-friendly cities.
In addition to simply listing the cities, the list also includes startup success stories in each of the ten cities. How did they figure out the ten best? The report says they chose cities that “embody the entrepreneurial spirit”.
An interesting note about some of the cities included is the fact that many of these cities have high unemployment rates. While at first thought, …read more

With the economy still struggling and the unemployment rate soon to reach double figures, many would-be entrepreneurs have good ideas but they can’t complete their ideas to turn it into a startup business. Other would-be entrepreneurs have the drive and talent but simply don’t have the idea for their new business. If you fall into either of those categories, you should consider taking advantage of this free webinar presented by Ventureneer.com.
The webinar will be held by Geri Stengel, the president of Ventureneer.com, and is entitled “Ways Entrepreneur Wannabes Can Determine What Kind of Business to Start”. It will be held …read more