Almost everyone knows someone who dreams of starting a business. Most never do it. A Dartmouth study reveals that 70% of Americans say they want to work for themselves. Yet figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate only 6% of Americans are self-employed. In Canada, while roughly half the population says they are considering entrepreneurship, startup activity has actually declined over the last two decades. Some are held back by money. Others by fear. Many simply don't know...

Roger Pierce talks entrepreneurship with Evan Carmichael You’re not lacking information. You’re lacking exposure. That was one of the clearest messages from my conversation with Evan Carmichael on The Unsure Entrepreneur Podcast. If you’ve ever thought about starting a business but felt unsure where to begin, this conversation will hit home. Evan built one of the largest entrepreneurship channels on YouTube with 4.5 million subscribers. He has spent years studying founders, breaking down...

Small Business Expert Barbara Weltman talks about the fundamentals that make or break a business Most people approach entrepreneurship with a similar mindset. They think about growth first — how to attract customers, how to generate revenue, and how quickly they can build momentum. Barbara Weltman has spent decades watching what actually happens after that initial excitement. “When people start their businesses, they’re very enthusiastic about what their business is all about,” she says. “But...