Starting a Business
Starting a business can be both exciting and daunting. Our contributors offer practical advice on overcoming common challenges and making informed decisions to help you turn your business idea into reality. With the right preparation and resources, you can launch a successful business and achieve your entrepreneurial dreams.
Why I Started Mater Made – A Journey of Innovation, Exploration, and Human Potential
In a world saturated with products that often prioritize style over substance, I felt a calling to create something different, something that could inspire people to live more curiously, more boldly...
The Power of Monetizing Your Story and Turning Your Journey Into Impact and Opportunity
We often underestimate the power of our own stories. Many of us think that to make an impact, we need special skills, extraordinary achievements, or a perfectly polished platform. The truth is, the magic...
Rethinking Capital – Exploring Alternative Funding Paths for Small Businesses
For many entrepreneurs, the journey from idea to execution is paved with a common barrier: lack of capital. Traditional funding sources such as venture capital, bank loans, and government grants are often...
The Hidden Strength in Starting Over and Why Structural Transitions Are a Strategic Advantage
There comes a moment when everything you knew, a major life change, your professional role, your rhythm, no longer fit. Maybe it was a personal rupture that reshaped your world, such as divorce.
The Courage to Create in the AI Era
This article is written by a woman still trying to figure out how to navigate creativity, leadership, and innovation in industries still dominated by men.
5 Steps to Build a Business That Reflects Who You Are
In today’s crowded marketplace, it is not enough to follow someone else’s strategy or build a brand that only looks good on the surface. Entrepreneurs who create lasting, high-integrity businesses...
What to Consider Before Starting a Business in 2025
That famous opening line that we have read or heard many times could easily describe the world of business today. We’re living in an age of unprecedented opportunity and equally unprecedented...
Why I Built Offload and Changing the Game for Women’s Rugby
Women’s rugby has long deserved more than just a seat at the table; it’s time for a platform built specifically for its players, fans, and future. That’s why I created Offload, a space designed to...
The Mother, The Woman, The Soul and Why I Created Prospering Minds Consultancy
There’s a moment I always return to, a quiet pause after bedtime, when the house is still and I sit with both gratitude and longing. Gratitude for the children I raise, and longing...
From Startup to Success and the Journey of a Houston Moving Company
As the CEO of Ameritex Movers, a leading Houston moving company also serving Dallas, Katy, and The Woodlands, I’ve had the privilege of...
Your Message Matters More Than You Think, and Now Is the Time to Share It
Have you ever had a project that lives rent-free in your mind but never quite makes it to the finish line?
How to Start a Business to Solve a Personal Problem
They say, “Build what you know.” I say, build what breaks your heart. When your startup is rooted in a personal problem, one that’s lived...
Crossing the Invisible Line Starts with Clarity, Not Confidence
There’s a moment that happens before every transformation. Not the big leap. Not the viral post. Not the new client win.
The Biggest Mistake Small Business Owners Make
In my 20+ years of marketing, I’ve seen countless small business owners make the same costly mistake, one that drains their budget and...
How to Turn Your Business Into a 24/7 Lead Machine
If you're tired of chasing leads and want your business to attract ideal clients on autopilot, you need a system that works 24/7...
