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Tired of launching businesses that go nowhere?
Learn the reason why some founders die while others succeed... There are proven methods to validate your idea BEFORE investing years worth of time & money 👇
startabusiness.center/blog/a-compr...
Learn the reason why some founders die while others succeed... There are proven methods to validate your idea BEFORE investing years worth of time & money 👇
startabusiness.center/blog/a-compr...
January 20, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Tired of launching businesses that go nowhere?
Learn the reason why some founders die while others succeed... There are proven methods to validate your idea BEFORE investing years worth of time & money 👇
startabusiness.center/blog/a-compr...
Learn the reason why some founders die while others succeed... There are proven methods to validate your idea BEFORE investing years worth of time & money 👇
startabusiness.center/blog/a-compr...
Most Etsy sellers make ZERO sales.
Discover the insider secrets to standing out and turning your craft into a real business. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you stop wasting time with Etsy:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Discover the insider secrets to standing out and turning your craft into a real business. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you stop wasting time with Etsy:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
How To Succeed as an Etsy Seller - StartABusiness.Center
Learn How To Succeed as an Etsy Seller - this comprehensive guide will help you understand what to do, now that you have an Etsy store.
startabusiness.center
January 20, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Most Etsy sellers make ZERO sales.
Discover the insider secrets to standing out and turning your craft into a real business. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you stop wasting time with Etsy:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Discover the insider secrets to standing out and turning your craft into a real business. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you stop wasting time with Etsy:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Social media isn't just for big brands with big budgets.
Small businesses can win with the right strategy.
Stop posting randomly and start building real engagement with your audience - learn more:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Small businesses can win with the right strategy.
Stop posting randomly and start building real engagement with your audience - learn more:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
January 19, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Social media isn't just for big brands with big budgets.
Small businesses can win with the right strategy.
Stop posting randomly and start building real engagement with your audience - learn more:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Small businesses can win with the right strategy.
Stop posting randomly and start building real engagement with your audience - learn more:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Why do most businesses fail?
Not the product. Not the funding. Founders don't communicate how they will solve their customer's pain.
If you can't describe your customer's pain in their own words, and show them your solution - you need to start here.
startabusiness.center/blog/the-key...
Not the product. Not the funding. Founders don't communicate how they will solve their customer's pain.
If you can't describe your customer's pain in their own words, and show them your solution - you need to start here.
startabusiness.center/blog/the-key...
The Key to Starting a Successful Business: What Actually Matters
Learn the key to starting a successful business—identify your market, validate demand, and win first customers with simple, practical steps.
startabusiness.center
January 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Why do most businesses fail?
Not the product. Not the funding. Founders don't communicate how they will solve their customer's pain.
If you can't describe your customer's pain in their own words, and show them your solution - you need to start here.
startabusiness.center/blog/the-key...
Not the product. Not the funding. Founders don't communicate how they will solve their customer's pain.
If you can't describe your customer's pain in their own words, and show them your solution - you need to start here.
startabusiness.center/blog/the-key...
Looking to jumpstart your marketing efforts?
Spreading yourself too thin kills marketing momentum.
15 marketing strategies for new businesses—from networking to paid ads. Here's how to start: pick 3-5 that fit your business and commit consistently.
startabusiness.center/blog/marketi...
Spreading yourself too thin kills marketing momentum.
15 marketing strategies for new businesses—from networking to paid ads. Here's how to start: pick 3-5 that fit your business and commit consistently.
startabusiness.center/blog/marketi...
Marketing Strategies To Jumpstart Your New Business
Learn the key to starting a successful business—identify your market, validate demand, and win first customers with simple, practical steps.
startabusiness.center
January 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Looking to jumpstart your marketing efforts?
Spreading yourself too thin kills marketing momentum.
15 marketing strategies for new businesses—from networking to paid ads. Here's how to start: pick 3-5 that fit your business and commit consistently.
startabusiness.center/blog/marketi...
Spreading yourself too thin kills marketing momentum.
15 marketing strategies for new businesses—from networking to paid ads. Here's how to start: pick 3-5 that fit your business and commit consistently.
startabusiness.center/blog/marketi...
The most skipped step when starting a business? Validating your idea with real customers BEFORE you invest. Here's an 11-step checklist to launch right.
startabusiness.center/blog/startin...
startabusiness.center/blog/startin...
Starting a Company Checklist
How much does it cost to start a website? This article breaks down all the costs and considerations to launch your business.
startabusiness.center
January 15, 2026 at 12:56 AM
The most skipped step when starting a business? Validating your idea with real customers BEFORE you invest. Here's an 11-step checklist to launch right.
startabusiness.center/blog/startin...
startabusiness.center/blog/startin...
Trying to learn the cost of building a business website and how to navigate the process?
New guide on Medium: medium.com/@timdonahue/...
New guide on Medium: medium.com/@timdonahue/...
What I Tell Every New Founder Who Asks Me About Cost To Build A Website
I’ve helped dozens of first-time founders figure out their websites over the years, and the question I get most often is some version of…
medium.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Trying to learn the cost of building a business website and how to navigate the process?
New guide on Medium: medium.com/@timdonahue/...
New guide on Medium: medium.com/@timdonahue/...
What is the formula that actually WORKS to create a healthy, sustainable business? It's deceptively simple, but most people get it wrong...
It's not the product. It's communicating the VALUE of your product properly - here's how to do it
startabusiness.center/blog/what-is...
It's not the product. It's communicating the VALUE of your product properly - here's how to do it
startabusiness.center/blog/what-is...
January 8, 2026 at 5:06 PM
What is the formula that actually WORKS to create a healthy, sustainable business? It's deceptively simple, but most people get it wrong...
It's not the product. It's communicating the VALUE of your product properly - here's how to do it
startabusiness.center/blog/what-is...
It's not the product. It's communicating the VALUE of your product properly - here's how to do it
startabusiness.center/blog/what-is...
Remember: people don’t buy your PRODUCT
...they buy the TRANSFORMATION that your product or service brings to them. Communicate a great offer that tells your customer what THEY WILL GET FROM YOU, explain clearly what that transformation is.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
...they buy the TRANSFORMATION that your product or service brings to them. Communicate a great offer that tells your customer what THEY WILL GET FROM YOU, explain clearly what that transformation is.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
January 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Remember: people don’t buy your PRODUCT
...they buy the TRANSFORMATION that your product or service brings to them. Communicate a great offer that tells your customer what THEY WILL GET FROM YOU, explain clearly what that transformation is.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
...they buy the TRANSFORMATION that your product or service brings to them. Communicate a great offer that tells your customer what THEY WILL GET FROM YOU, explain clearly what that transformation is.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
When evaluating your new business idea - here's a checklist:
Can you:
[✓] Explain the problem clearly.
[✓] Name who already sells something similar.
[✓] Explain the realistic reason you can compete.
startabusiness.center/blog/where-t...
Can you:
[✓] Explain the problem clearly.
[✓] Name who already sells something similar.
[✓] Explain the realistic reason you can compete.
startabusiness.center/blog/where-t...
Where To Start When Evaluating A Business Idea
Where To Start When Evaluating A Business Idea - you've got a great idea but you're not sure if it's solid or will work without an evaluation.
startabusiness.center
January 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
When evaluating your new business idea - here's a checklist:
Can you:
[✓] Explain the problem clearly.
[✓] Name who already sells something similar.
[✓] Explain the realistic reason you can compete.
startabusiness.center/blog/where-t...
Can you:
[✓] Explain the problem clearly.
[✓] Name who already sells something similar.
[✓] Explain the realistic reason you can compete.
startabusiness.center/blog/where-t...
BEFORE you build your business: Create a simple prototype/MVP (Minimum Viable Product) - and TEST it with potential customers.
It doesn’t need to be beautiful — it needs to be testable. You need to see how people react to what you're offering!
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
It doesn’t need to be beautiful — it needs to be testable. You need to see how people react to what you're offering!
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
How to Create a Minimum Viable Product - A Step By Step MVP Guide
Learn How to Create an MVP (Minimum Viable Product). A step by step guide to show small business owners how to create a testable product.
startabusiness.center
January 3, 2026 at 9:28 PM
BEFORE you build your business: Create a simple prototype/MVP (Minimum Viable Product) - and TEST it with potential customers.
It doesn’t need to be beautiful — it needs to be testable. You need to see how people react to what you're offering!
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
It doesn’t need to be beautiful — it needs to be testable. You need to see how people react to what you're offering!
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Website not converting?
Check your Hero Title - its Bold main headline at top, states core benefit/what you do.. under it theres subtext that explains more, adds value/context.
Why critical: Hooks visitors in seconds, slashes bounce rate, drives conversions.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Check your Hero Title - its Bold main headline at top, states core benefit/what you do.. under it theres subtext that explains more, adds value/context.
Why critical: Hooks visitors in seconds, slashes bounce rate, drives conversions.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
How To Make A Great Business Homepage: Must-Have Elements For Success
How do you create a great homepage that will help your business succeed - what are the necessary elements you need? Here's a guide for you.
startabusiness.center
January 2, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Website not converting?
Check your Hero Title - its Bold main headline at top, states core benefit/what you do.. under it theres subtext that explains more, adds value/context.
Why critical: Hooks visitors in seconds, slashes bounce rate, drives conversions.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Check your Hero Title - its Bold main headline at top, states core benefit/what you do.. under it theres subtext that explains more, adds value/context.
Why critical: Hooks visitors in seconds, slashes bounce rate, drives conversions.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Starting a business??
Many people spend a year or two on their business and then learn that the business never had the potential to make the money that they needed.
Do some simple back of the napkin calculations BEFORE you commit to building. Here's how:
startabusiness.center/steps-to-sta...
Many people spend a year or two on their business and then learn that the business never had the potential to make the money that they needed.
Do some simple back of the napkin calculations BEFORE you commit to building. Here's how:
startabusiness.center/steps-to-sta...
Building A Financial Projection - StartABusiness.Center
Learn how to make a financial projection for your small business Your ultimate guide to learning business marketing and basics.
startabusiness.center
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Starting a business??
Many people spend a year or two on their business and then learn that the business never had the potential to make the money that they needed.
Do some simple back of the napkin calculations BEFORE you commit to building. Here's how:
startabusiness.center/steps-to-sta...
Many people spend a year or two on their business and then learn that the business never had the potential to make the money that they needed.
Do some simple back of the napkin calculations BEFORE you commit to building. Here's how:
startabusiness.center/steps-to-sta...
Start with validation, not building.
Most founders jump straight into logos, LLCs, websites; that’s how people waste months. Validate before committing. Make sure that you your idea it has enough promise, then begin developing a great offer around your idea. startabusiness.center/steps-to-sta...
Most founders jump straight into logos, LLCs, websites; that’s how people waste months. Validate before committing. Make sure that you your idea it has enough promise, then begin developing a great offer around your idea. startabusiness.center/steps-to-sta...
Test Your Business Idea
Test your business idea before you build the business. Doing market research to validate your business is a key step that many miss.
startabusiness.center
December 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Start with validation, not building.
Most founders jump straight into logos, LLCs, websites; that’s how people waste months. Validate before committing. Make sure that you your idea it has enough promise, then begin developing a great offer around your idea. startabusiness.center/steps-to-sta...
Most founders jump straight into logos, LLCs, websites; that’s how people waste months. Validate before committing. Make sure that you your idea it has enough promise, then begin developing a great offer around your idea. startabusiness.center/steps-to-sta...
Selling things? Products? Services?
Remember people don’t buy the product - they buy the transformation that your product or service brings - so you need to be able to communicate a great offer that tells your customer what that transformation is.
Customers want to know what's in it FOR THEM.
Remember people don’t buy the product - they buy the transformation that your product or service brings - so you need to be able to communicate a great offer that tells your customer what that transformation is.
Customers want to know what's in it FOR THEM.
December 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Selling things? Products? Services?
Remember people don’t buy the product - they buy the transformation that your product or service brings - so you need to be able to communicate a great offer that tells your customer what that transformation is.
Customers want to know what's in it FOR THEM.
Remember people don’t buy the product - they buy the transformation that your product or service brings - so you need to be able to communicate a great offer that tells your customer what that transformation is.
Customers want to know what's in it FOR THEM.
Got a business idea but unsure where to start?
Follow these 5 ESSENTIAL steps to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. The first step is the hardest one :)
startabusiness.center/blog/5-must-...
Follow these 5 ESSENTIAL steps to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. The first step is the hardest one :)
startabusiness.center/blog/5-must-...
5 Must-Follow Steps Every Entrepreneur Must Start With First
The 5 MUST-FOLLOW STEPS every Entrepreneur Must Start With First. Every small business owner and entrepreneurs should follow these.
startabusiness.center
December 7, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Got a business idea but unsure where to start?
Follow these 5 ESSENTIAL steps to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. The first step is the hardest one :)
startabusiness.center/blog/5-must-...
Follow these 5 ESSENTIAL steps to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. The first step is the hardest one :)
startabusiness.center/blog/5-must-...
Struggling to attract customers? Perhaps there's a trust issue because you don't have a good online presence.
Learn the essential steps to create a professional online presence that draws in clients.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Learn the essential steps to create a professional online presence that draws in clients.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
December 3, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Struggling to attract customers? Perhaps there's a trust issue because you don't have a good online presence.
Learn the essential steps to create a professional online presence that draws in clients.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Learn the essential steps to create a professional online presence that draws in clients.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Want to dominate local searches?
Uncover the secrets to improving your visibility and attracting nearby customers who are ready to buy today.
How to Rank Locally on Google quickly:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Uncover the secrets to improving your visibility and attracting nearby customers who are ready to buy today.
How to Rank Locally on Google quickly:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
How to Rank Locally on Google Quickly
Learn How to Rank Locally on Google Quickly - Every business owner should be visible on Google Local Search - learn how here.
startabusiness.center
December 2, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Want to dominate local searches?
Uncover the secrets to improving your visibility and attracting nearby customers who are ready to buy today.
How to Rank Locally on Google quickly:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Uncover the secrets to improving your visibility and attracting nearby customers who are ready to buy today.
How to Rank Locally on Google quickly:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Ready to launch your website or app?
Ensure success with this Ultimate Website Launch and Testing Checklist.
startabusiness.center/blog/testing...
#startup #qatesting #launch #website #founder #smallbusiness
Ensure success with this Ultimate Website Launch and Testing Checklist.
startabusiness.center/blog/testing...
#startup #qatesting #launch #website #founder #smallbusiness
Testing and Launching Your Website or App: The Ultimate Checklist - StartABusiness.Center
Learn the proper method for testing and launching your website or app: with The Ultimate Checklist for launching and testing your software or store.
startabusiness.center
December 2, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Ready to launch your website or app?
Ensure success with this Ultimate Website Launch and Testing Checklist.
startabusiness.center/blog/testing...
#startup #qatesting #launch #website #founder #smallbusiness
Ensure success with this Ultimate Website Launch and Testing Checklist.
startabusiness.center/blog/testing...
#startup #qatesting #launch #website #founder #smallbusiness
The most important thing you can do when starting a business is to see if your business idea has enough potential to meet your financial needs... if it doesn't, re-think it or find a new idea.
Here's a free template anyone can use to figure it out:
startabusiness.center/blog/create-...
Here's a free template anyone can use to figure it out:
startabusiness.center/blog/create-...
Create a Basic Financial Projection for your New Business
Use this easy Basic Financial Projection template to guesstimate what kind of profits and revenues you might have with your startup.
startabusiness.center
December 1, 2024 at 10:44 PM
The most important thing you can do when starting a business is to see if your business idea has enough potential to meet your financial needs... if it doesn't, re-think it or find a new idea.
Here's a free template anyone can use to figure it out:
startabusiness.center/blog/create-...
Here's a free template anyone can use to figure it out:
startabusiness.center/blog/create-...
Creating a newsletter is a great way to engage your potential customers and share value with them. It also forces you to begin building your email list, which can become a very valuable asset.
Here's how to get started easily:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Here's how to get started easily:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
How to Create Your First Newsletter and Interest Your Audience
How to Create Your First Newsletter and Interest Your Audience - excellent guide with full instructions for beginners
startabusiness.center
November 25, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Creating a newsletter is a great way to engage your potential customers and share value with them. It also forces you to begin building your email list, which can become a very valuable asset.
Here's how to get started easily:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Here's how to get started easily:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
How do you get started is you have a business idea?
Most people have no idea and start in the wrong place… here’s the smart way to begin:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Most people have no idea and start in the wrong place… here’s the smart way to begin:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
How To Get Started With Your Business Idea - How Do You Start and What's Next?
Customers need to trust your website before they contact you or purchase. Deploy these non-negotiable strategies to effectively market your business online.
startabusiness.center
November 22, 2024 at 3:37 PM
How do you get started is you have a business idea?
Most people have no idea and start in the wrong place… here’s the smart way to begin:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Most people have no idea and start in the wrong place… here’s the smart way to begin:
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Need to drive more traffic to your new business website?
Start with basic Search Engine Optimization - it helps Google understand your site & make it available as a search result. It's not a magic bullet for traffic - but an important first step.
Start here: startabusiness.center/blog/seo-for...
Start with basic Search Engine Optimization - it helps Google understand your site & make it available as a search result. It's not a magic bullet for traffic - but an important first step.
Start here: startabusiness.center/blog/seo-for...
SEO for Beginners - How To Do Search Engine Optimization
SEO for Beginners: How To Do Search Engine Optimization to make sure your website is visible and friendly to search engines for search traffic.
startabusiness.center
November 20, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Need to drive more traffic to your new business website?
Start with basic Search Engine Optimization - it helps Google understand your site & make it available as a search result. It's not a magic bullet for traffic - but an important first step.
Start here: startabusiness.center/blog/seo-for...
Start with basic Search Engine Optimization - it helps Google understand your site & make it available as a search result. It's not a magic bullet for traffic - but an important first step.
Start here: startabusiness.center/blog/seo-for...
Before you start your new business, VALIDATE it first within the marketplace. This is the step that most newbies miss...
Do this BEFORE you spend a couple years building the business, only to learn that nobody cared about what you offer.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Do this BEFORE you spend a couple years building the business, only to learn that nobody cared about what you offer.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
How To Set Up A Landing Page Test To Validate Your Business Idea
How to create a landing page test which is an amazing method of testing and validating your new business idea before you build it!
startabusiness.center
November 20, 2024 at 1:36 AM
Before you start your new business, VALIDATE it first within the marketplace. This is the step that most newbies miss...
Do this BEFORE you spend a couple years building the business, only to learn that nobody cared about what you offer.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
Do this BEFORE you spend a couple years building the business, only to learn that nobody cared about what you offer.
startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
What are you missing on your business homepage?
Is it holding you back?
Make sure you have the importatn non-negotiable elements that users expect: startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
#entrepreneurs #founders #smallbusiness #newbusiness #homepage #webdesign
Is it holding you back?
Make sure you have the importatn non-negotiable elements that users expect: startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
#entrepreneurs #founders #smallbusiness #newbusiness #homepage #webdesign
How To Make A Great Business Homepage: Must-Have Elements For Success
How do you create a great homepage that will help your business succeed - what are the necessary elements you need? Here's a guide for you.
startabusiness.center
November 20, 2024 at 1:09 AM
What are you missing on your business homepage?
Is it holding you back?
Make sure you have the importatn non-negotiable elements that users expect: startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
#entrepreneurs #founders #smallbusiness #newbusiness #homepage #webdesign
Is it holding you back?
Make sure you have the importatn non-negotiable elements that users expect: startabusiness.center/blog/how-to-...
#entrepreneurs #founders #smallbusiness #newbusiness #homepage #webdesign