8 Lessons for Female Founders from Barbara Corcoran

Barbara Corcoran published 8 Lessons for Female Founders from Barbara Corcoran on Forbes. Although the advice was written for women, much of it applies to anyone starting a company or trying to establish themselves. My personal favorites are:

  • Perception Creates Reality
  • Shoot the Dogs Early
  • There Are Two Kinds of People: Expanders & Containers

So You Want to Start a Business

Jay Goltz published So You Want to Start a Business, reminding everyone that starting a business is hard. He suggests doing your homework, seeking intelligent advice, and confusing support with wisdom.

One more thing: Going into business is risky, treacherous and demanding. But it is also invigorating, rewarding and beautiful, when it works. It is a lot like nature — with violent hurricanes and beautiful sunsets. I am not sure that you choose to be an entrepreneur; it chooses you.

Tory Burch to Entrepreneurs: Embrace Change

CNN Money published Tory Burch to Entrepreneurs: Embrace Change. The best part of this article is the list of what small business should do to learn from big business:

  • Read interviews with experts in their field, listen to their advice but also have their own focused point of view.
  • Look at companies that they admire to learn from their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Not underestimate the power of a cold call. Requesting informational meetings is a powerful tool.