Starting a business is hard. There are no guarantees. You can fail. But that’s alright. You are not your failure, hence you can always move on to start a new project. There are many business resources out there that can help you grow a bigger and better business. Chances are you know some of these sites already. Don’t get distracted by too many business related posts. You should be spending most of your time building an actual business.
But in case you need knowledge, ideas and success stories to boost your chances of success, these sites can help. There are tons of information about being an entrepreneur or starting a successful business on these sites.
1. Quora.com
If you are not already using Quora, start spending some time there and find out what questions can help you find what you need most as a business. Some of the most reputable entrepreneurs and leaders in the tech industry go there to share expert knowledge, making it among the best websites to get your questions answered.
2. Mixergy.com
The site that was built by entrepreneurs just for entrepreneurs showcases a series of interviews from startup founders who were once in your shoes. Learn from the best, and know you’re in great company. Almost all the success stories of some of the best startups are covered here.
Do you dream of finding an angel investor? A product of Venture Hacks, this is the platform for new companies to get equity from reliable investors; it also features templates to minimize attorney fees. If you intend to raise funds from angels, you should get on AngelList.
You don’t need to be a marketer to benefit from one of the best marketing blogs around. Get tidbits of advice that apply to entrepreneurs and startups (and not just in the marketing realm). Subscribe to stay informed about new posts.
More and more entrepreneurs are managing their own websites, which means they need to stay on top of metrics. This site helps you go above and beyond Google Analytics, complete with a two-week free trial. Check out the KISSmetrics blog, it has valuable information on marketing your business the right way.
Another obvious one, right? However, signing up for Entrepreneur’s notifications or getting the app can help you stay up to date on the latest strategies and news affecting entrepreneurs. It’s a must for founders.
7. Inc.com
The famous magazine has an excellent section for startups. Find out the latest in tips, news, and resources for entrepreneurs from one of the most reputable magazines in the industry.
8. Medium.com
Ev Williams, co-founder of Twitter, created Medium as another great platform for blogging. However, there are also fitting reads focused on careers from successful entrepreneurs providing first-person perspectives. You can follow specific topics that interests you.
Don’t have the budget to hire a full-time attorney? This is where you can get the requisite legal advice necessary via posts that tackle the most asked questions. Educate yourself about legal side of business here. You will have enough to study to stay informed about everything you need to know about legal aspect of starting a business.
10. TheFunded.com
With more than 18,000 entrepreneurs and CEOs on this site, this is the place to talk about investing and fundraising. Whether you’re a startup or your established business could just use a boost, don’t overlook this resource.
11. Reddit:startups
You might go to Reddit to distract yourself, but it’s actually an incredibly useful website if you can avoid the time-suck spots. Head over to the startup section to find truly helpful advice from those who have been there.
Better known as “The Art of Running a Small Business,” this Times blog is the ultimate tool for entrepreneurs and founders. The advice is current and easy to consume, and if you download the app, you have the latest information right at your fingertips.
13. Business.com
Business.com is no longer a directory of sites. Now you can find all sorts of tips for marketing, office management, human resources, and a ton of other great information that every startup needs when coming up with a game plan to create a company.
14. HBR.org
The Harvard Business Review blogs are a fantastic place to learn from the best. It’s the hub of MBAs from the Ivy League and features regular updates focused on entrepreneurs. HBR has some of the best insights on managing a business.
15. QuickSprout.com
Need to learn the basics of search engine optimization (SEO) in a jiffy? The leader in entrepreneurial traffic, Neil Patel, is at your service. Whether you’re an SEO newbie or a pro, there’s something Patel can teach you.
16. Under30CEO.com
Under30CEO is a news and trend media site offering young entrepreneurs the tools and resources to succeed. Advice for younger founders can be just as relevant no matter what your age.
Keeping up with all the latest SEO and marketing trends can be difficult these days. Search Engine Journal makes it easy for users to learn everything about algorithm updates on Google by having some of the top SEO’s around the world such as John Rampton, Murray Newlands and Jayson DeMers contributing regularly.
18. Buffer Social
Buffer is one of the best ways to share great content to Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn from anywhere on the web. The Buffer team share epic content on sharing, creating, analyzing and converting with social media. You can find most things you need to be successful at social marketing.
19. Startup Nation
Touted as having “everything you need to build your business,” you can take a quick quiz to gauge where you are in the process. Not quite ready? Startup Nation has the tools to get you there. Already started? Find information on angel investing, network, get marketing help and everything else necessary.
About.com offers a regularly updated resource on entrepreneurship. It’s got links to all sorts of other resources, both on About.com and elsewhere on the internet.
21. Startups.co.uk
This website provides an array of relevant information all presented in an easy to access and digest manner. From ‘what business to start’ to an on-line forum for advice on IT purchases and franchise creation, it seems this site has data on everything the entrepreneur needs to get going. You will find lots of information for getting started and growing your startup.
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For startups looking for insight on marketing, check out my blog: http://www.markevans.ca/blog
I would also suggest MyStartup.Fail (http://www.mystartup.fail/) as it provides a lot of insight for entrepreneurs to avoid common mistakes. Disclosure, I am the founder.
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