College students choosing a major or minor usually have one thing on their mind: Where am I going to work after this? Finding a career – much less a satisfying one – can be very difficult. While some students feel pigeon-holed, entrepreneurship majors are uniquely positioned for an ever-changing job market. We’ve rounded up some […]
Category: Tips & Tricks
Get advice for creating a new product and launching your idea. Our authors are faculty, staff, students and professionals. Read what lessons they can share about ideation, prototyping, company formation, law, marketing and more.
9 Great Podcasts for Entrepreneurs
Podcasts can be very helpful for busy entrepreneurs. We crave to learn new skills and strategies, but can lack the time to pick up a book and read it – especially when you are balancing all your time and attention on your education, company, and family. Podcasts can be a great source of helpful information […]
Women in Entrepreneurship, Value of a Degree & More: Highlights from Our Alumni Panel
What is it like being a female entrepreneur? What is the value of an entrepreneurship degree? What is the entrepreneurial mindset? These are a few of many questions discussed during our recent panel with alumni, faculty, and staff at the David Eccles School of Business. Below are highlights from the conversation. The panel was hosted […]
How to Manage Stress for Entrepreneurs
A healthy mindset can really make or break your ideas, new startup, and your overall success and happiness. Buddha once said, “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” Stress can be healthy and can push you to do better depending on how you manage those feelings. But stress can also be unhealthy if […]
Startup Ideas from Our Community
Every company in the world once began with an idea. Some might have seemed crazy or impossible. But anything is possible with drive and determination. At the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, we encourage all students to follow their dreams and entrepreneur something because you never know where it will lead you. If you’re looking for inspiration […]
5 Myths about Pitching to Investors
Sooner or later, you will probably start thinking about attracting investors to help grow your company. You will need more money when you run out of personal funds or friends and family willing to help. Before you start reaching out to potential investors, it’s important that you know what you are doing. You could create […]
7 Things to Know about Accounting when Starting a Business
Accounting might not be the most interesting topic when you’re starting a business. It brings to mind complex spreadsheets and hours scavenging for receipts. But your business depends on good accounting. You started a company to make money – or at least run a sustainable enterprise – and you will never achieve this without tools […]
9 Tips to Get Started with Digital Marketing as an Entrepreneur
So, you want to do some digital marketing for your company? But you’re wondering about how to get started and what things you must be doing now and what things can wait? You’ve come to the right place. This article will help you answer those questions and prepare you to attract new customers using the […]
Resources for Utah Startups to Navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, businesses and entrepreneurs around the world are struggling. Across Utah, private equity firms, state government programs, universities are stepping up with support, resources, and more to get your startup back on its feet, or help you launch. Below is a sampling of those resources and others from around […]
6 Legal Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know
At some point, all startups need legal help. You will need to form a company, protect your intellectual property, divide ownership, and more. For a first-time founder, it can become overwhelming to think of all these things when you’re still developing your product and pulling together your team. But don’t avoid it. You will want […]