UpStarts Academy

Meet Pyria! Former student completing a program with UpStarts!

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Meet Kyle! Former student completing a program with UpStarts!

Meet our talented team who created this program! Which is designed to increase youth retention in your community along with their entrepreneurial intention.

Becoming an entrepreneur is a continuous learning process and there is no perfect time to start. Starting your own business involves constant experimentation and gaining knowledge through practical experience. Luckily, there are numerous companies to look up to, as well as countless that have existed in the past. As aspiring entrepreneurs, we can study them to identify what factors contributed to their success or failure. In addition to reading and watching informative content, there are several interesting podcasts available that we recommend checking out. Here are our top five picks!

1. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

This book is all about helping you understand the difference between working for someone else and owning your own business. It’s a great read for young entrepreneurs who want to learn more about financial freedom and investing.

2. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

This book is a must-read for anyone starting their own business. It provides a step-by-step guide to starting and growing a successful business.

3. How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie

This made our list because it is all about building relationships and gaining influence. It’s a great read for young entrepreneurs who want to learn more about networking and building relationships.

4. The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss

must-read! This book is all about lifestyle design and creating a business that gives you the freedom to live the life you want to live. It’s a great read for young adults who want to learn more about time management, goal setting, and outsourcing.

5. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

This book is all about developing habits that will lead to success. It’s a great read for young entrepreneurs who want to learn more about how to be successful in business.

Leaning from the experiences of accomplished individuals is frequently a component of achieving success. Although having a mentor is an excellent resource for an entrepreneur, it is not always feasible to find one in person. In the absence of a personal business advisor, the following 7 tips can aid young and aspiring entrepreneurs in launching their enterprises.

5 essential skills for every entrepreneur! Which one you have? Do you think that you have them all??