small business – Inspire99 https://inspire99.com Startup and Motivation Mon, 04 May 2026 13:17:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://inspire99.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cropped-cropped-inspire99-logo-FB-cover2-32x32.jpg small business – Inspire99 https://inspire99.com 32 32 44421129 4 Key Differences between Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship https://inspire99.com/difference-between-entrepreneur-and-entrepreneurship-for-a-founder/ https://inspire99.com/difference-between-entrepreneur-and-entrepreneurship-for-a-founder/#comments Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:11:37 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=25264 Differences between Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship: These terms are used interchangeably and possibly for the right reasons. I find it hard to differentiate between the two because they are closely interlinked. However, these terms are used differently. Entrepreneur is person-centric whereas entrepreneurship is business-centric.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/difference-between-entrepreneur-and-entrepreneurship-for-a-founder/feed/ 1 25264 3 Key Characteristics of Fabian Entrepreneurs https://inspire99.com/3-key-characteristics-of-fabian-entrepreneurs/ https://inspire99.com/3-key-characteristics-of-fabian-entrepreneurs/#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:11:17 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=25655 Fabian Entrepreneurs are founders or business owners who are cautious and skeptical of change and innovation. This sounds counterintuitive to entrepreneurship because startups and new businesses are characterised by creativity and change. However, once a business identifies its sources of revenue, change is not easy. Any change comes at a cost and Fabian Entrepreneurs are afraid that these changes might cost them revenue or loss of market share.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/3-key-characteristics-of-fabian-entrepreneurs/feed/ 0 25655 4 Distinct Factors of a Small Business Entrepreneurship https://inspire99.com/what-is-a-small-business-entrepreneurship/ https://inspire99.com/what-is-a-small-business-entrepreneurship/#comments Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:32:41 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=23730 Small business entrepreneurship: In this article, we will discuss the meaning of small business entrepreneurship, and the differences between a startup and a small business. In the later stages of the article, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of small business ownership. If you are an entrepreneur, this might act as a guide about the type of business you need to create. It will raise the question of whether you'd need to create a small business or a startup. It all comes down to what you want to do with your idea.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/what-is-a-small-business-entrepreneurship/feed/ 2 23730 How to Become a Startup Entrepreneur? https://inspire99.com/how-to-become-a-startup-entrepreneur/ https://inspire99.com/how-to-become-a-startup-entrepreneur/#comments Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:19:05 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=24529 How to become a startup entrepreneur?: If you're reading this article, chances are you're interested in starting your own business. Whether you're fresh out of college, stuck in a dead-end job, or just looking for a change, becoming an entrepreneur can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Here are some tips on how to get started.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/how-to-become-a-startup-entrepreneur/feed/ 1 24529 Business Model Canvas for an Entrepreneur https://inspire99.com/business-model-canvas-being-an-entrepreneur/ https://inspire99.com/business-model-canvas-being-an-entrepreneur/#comments Sun, 15 Sep 2024 16:25:19 +0000 http://inspire99.com/?p=10298 In this article, we will talk about the meaning and definition of a business model canvas. We will also talk about its need for an entreprenuer, tools to build a lean model canvas and main parts of it. While explaining these, we will discuss about why this is important for your startup idea. The main questions we will answer in this article are:

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]]> https://inspire99.com/business-model-canvas-being-an-entrepreneur/feed/ 6 10298 What is a seed round of fundraising typically used for? https://inspire99.com/what-is-a-seed-round-of-fundraising-typically-used-for/ https://inspire99.com/what-is-a-seed-round-of-fundraising-typically-used-for/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:17:24 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=26249 Seed Round of fundraising: This is one of the most important rounds for an early-stage startup. In essence, this round defines whether an idea kicks off the ground at all. So many great ideas fail because they don’t get the traction or funds to test their business plan. As an early-stage entrepreneur, the focus is ... Read more

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]]> https://inspire99.com/what-is-a-seed-round-of-fundraising-typically-used-for/feed/ 1 26249 You’ve got to be embarrassed by your first version! https://inspire99.com/if-youre-not-embarrassed-by-your-first-version-youre-late-startup-101/ https://inspire99.com/if-youre-not-embarrassed-by-your-first-version-youre-late-startup-101/#comments Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:48:22 +0000 http://inspire99.com/?p=12346 Embarrassed by your first version: This article is all about developing minimum viable products, gathering customer feedback and continually improving while keeping wastage minimal. One of the most important tenets of the agile process is to keep iterating as often as possible. If you’re waiting for perfection, then you’ll delay time for feedback, eventually costing ... Read more

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]]> https://inspire99.com/if-youre-not-embarrassed-by-your-first-version-youre-late-startup-101/feed/ 5 12346 What is the primary goal of a pitch deck in the startup world? https://inspire99.com/what-is-the-primary-goal-of-a-pitch-deck-in-the-startup-world/ https://inspire99.com/what-is-the-primary-goal-of-a-pitch-deck-in-the-startup-world/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:17:19 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=25900 What is the primary goal of a pitch deck in the startup world?: I've often asked this question. Sometimes the pitchdeck feels like a fancy marketing pitch and you have to impress these investors to win them over. As shallow as it feels, I think a pitchdeck is one of the most important things in the early stages of a startup.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/what-is-the-primary-goal-of-a-pitch-deck-in-the-startup-world/feed/ 0 25900 National Startup Day theme 2024 for Entrepreneurs https://inspire99.com/national-startup-day-theme-india/ Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:27:37 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=25051 Awaiting an official announcement on the theme of 2024's National Startup Day. We can however be certain that it will be something to further leadership abilities and innovation to grow and expand. Some things to look out for are - the impact of startups on the Indian economy, and new startups created in 2024. I would also be very curious about any new announcements from the government to help entrepreneurs create businesses better and remove obstacles in their way.

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]]> 25051 5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Could Help Your Startup in 2024 https://inspire99.com/5-ways-artificial-intelligence-could-help-your-startup-in-2024/ https://inspire99.com/5-ways-artificial-intelligence-could-help-your-startup-in-2024/#respond Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:16:51 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=25802 Back in the day, startups had little chance of competing with giant corporations. Without the proper resources, knowledge, and technology, the dream of taking over well-known businesses seemed impossible. However, as we move further into the digital era, emerging tools and technologies have begun leveling the playing field. And perhaps the most revolutionary of these is Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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]]> https://inspire99.com/5-ways-artificial-intelligence-could-help-your-startup-in-2024/feed/ 0 25802 Crowdfunding for Entrepreneurs, Small Business and Founders https://inspire99.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-crowdfunding-for-entrepreneurs/ https://inspire99.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-crowdfunding-for-entrepreneurs/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:43:12 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=25197 Funding is one of the biggest constraints in running a business. In fact, lack of funds is the number one reason why most businesses fail. In this article, we talk about the power of crowdfunding to run a business. As the name explains, crowdfunding is about asking money from people to develop a business. It prevents you from going to specific investors and instead create an opportunity to put your idea out in the public domain.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-crowdfunding-for-entrepreneurs/feed/ 0 25197 5 Key Areas of difference between entrepreneur and businessman https://inspire99.com/5-key-areas-of-difference-between-entrepreneur-and-businessman/ https://inspire99.com/5-key-areas-of-difference-between-entrepreneur-and-businessman/#comments Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:21:48 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=21190 Although these terms are used interchangeably, they have subtle differences. Entrepreneurship in general is used synonymously with innovation, minimum viable products and funding etc. Business on the other hand refers to a wider area including expansion of existing business, geographical expansion, etc.

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