Feeling the simultaneous excitement and anxiousness that starting a new business can bring? You got this! Starting or buying a new business has a major impact on our lives. On this page you'll find relevant stories of hope and inspiration, as well as resources to help you successfully navigate the challenges related to starting a new business.
Pebbles of Wisdom. These folks have faced some of life's toughest challenges, learned their lessons, emerged stronger, and have chosen to do something to help others facing life challenges and changes related to starting a new business. They've chosen to share their personal stories to give hope and inspiration; we hope their words of wisdom bring you light and encouragement to help you along your own path.
(Using a desktop browser you can "hover" over a picture for a summary of the storey and then click on the picture to check out a brief video of them sharing their story)
(Using a desktop browser you can "hover" over a picture for a summary of the storey and then click on the picture to check out a brief video of them sharing their story)
Resources, programs, and communities. There are a plethora of local, regional, national and international organizations, programs, and communities to turn to for help with challenges related to starting a new business. To discover those that most closely align with what you're looking for, just set the filters below as you wish and the results will display automatically. When you find a resource that you want to learn more about just click on it and you'll be taken to their resource page. Put these great resources to work helping you build your new business, and good luck!
IMPORTANT! We're providing this list to help you find help when you need it, but we can't take responsibility for what other organizations or individuals do. It is your responsibility to do due diligence when engaging with a new organization or community. )