Our Entrepreneurship Knowledge Center is full of advice on being a successful entrepreneur. From tips on starting your business to advice on knowing when to grow and scale we’ve got you covered.
The Start Here Pitch Competition: Where Big Ideas Take Center Stage in Cookeville Are you curious about the incredible business ideas being developed right here
Stress-Free Holidays for Small Business Owners: Practical Tips for a Smooth Season The holiday season can be an exciting yet overwhelming time for small business
What is ChatGPT? So, you’ve probably heard about the AI (artificial intelligence) ChatGPT, but maybe you’ve also found yourself wondering, “What is it exactly?” Don’t
The Fear of Unpaid Invoices October brings spooky things—ghosts, goblins, and if you’re an entrepreneur… unpaid invoices! One of the scariest situations for small business
What to Start Thinking About in October as a Small Business Owner As a small business owner, October is more than just pumpkin spice and
Overcoming Common Challenges Starting a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. Entrepreneurs often face a myriad of obstacles on their journey to success. Whether
Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs Get ready, Cookeville! The Great Lemonade Stand-Off is here, and it’s time for 5th-8th graders to showcase their entrepreneurial
Boosting Your Entrepreneurial Resilience: 3 Unique Strategies Entrepreneurship is tough, but with the right mindset, you can turn challenges into opportunities. Here are three unique
From Idea to Business: A Guide for Entrepreneurs So, you have a brilliant idea that you believe can be turned into a successful business. Congratulations!
The 5th Annual Made Here Market! Made Here Market is about to happen for the 5th year. It is a beloved event in our community.
April Fool’s Day Mistakes As an entrepreneur or small business owner, starting your own venture can be both exhilarating and challenging. However, in the spirit
What is an Entrepreneur? Entrepreneur: a person attempting to make a profit by starting a company or operating alone in the business world, especially when
Welcome to Entrepreneurs Week, a time to celebrate the visionaries, risk-takers, and dreamers who bring innovation to life. This week, we honor the spirit of
As a busy entrepreneur, you juggle multiple roles, tasks, and responsibilities, often feeling like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done.
In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, securing investment for your small startup is no walk in the park. Investors are increasingly selective, and economic
Successful businesses have one major thing in common…they solve a problem! So before you go running to a lawyer to form an LLC, let’s figure
Employee versus entrepreneur mindset – knowing the difference will help you succeed as a business owner. If you’re in the beginning phases of exploring entrepreneurship,
What if I told you having business competition is a good thing? It’s true! Why? Well, as the saying goes, “Cream always rises to the
Starting a business is exciting and incredibly overwhelming. There are countless things to figure out, check off your list and put in place to turn
After you get your business launched and operating, growth is typically the next phase. Business growth is a necessary part of your entrepreneurial journey if
The Biz Foundry is the hub of entrepreneurship in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. As a non-profit organization, we offer the entrepreneur community a
I recently stumbled onto an interesting Forbes article titled, “FOMO May Be A True Liability for Millennial Entrepreneurs. It highlighted why millennials tend to struggle
With the holidays coming next week, now’s a perfect time to talk about taking time off. Most entrepreneurs, myself included, suck at taking time off.
If your business was for sale, would you buy it? Asking yourself that question, definitely makes you analyze the state and health of your business.
Starting your business wasn’t easy, and growing it is just as challenging. Some version of growth is necessary for success, but it won’t happen overnight.
