startup – Inspire99 https://inspire99.com Startup and Motivation Mon, 04 May 2026 13:17:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://inspire99.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cropped-cropped-inspire99-logo-FB-cover2-32x32.jpg startup – 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 The word Entrepreneur is derived from Entreprende https://inspire99.com/the-word-entrepreneur-is-derived-from-entreprende-meaning/ https://inspire99.com/the-word-entrepreneur-is-derived-from-entreprende-meaning/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:46:10 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=21184 In this article, we also talk about the meaning of entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and its purpose. In summary, the word entrepreneur is derived from a French word meaning to take a risk. These risks culminate in the creation of something beautiful - a business born out of an idea.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/the-word-entrepreneur-is-derived-from-entreprende-meaning/feed/ 1 21184 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 5 Types of Startup Funding for new entrepreneurs, Founders https://inspire99.com/startup-funding/ https://inspire99.com/startup-funding/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:08:41 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=21825 It is hard to run a startup without money. In this article, we talk about the types of funding opportunities available for startups. As we know, the number 1 reason why startups fails is lack of money. In this discussion, we highlight the various options you have as an entrepreneur to fund your startup. Apart from this, we also talk about the various stages of funding in the startup phase depending on the stage of your growth.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/startup-funding/feed/ 20 21825 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 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 4 areas of Difference between Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur https://inspire99.com/5-key-differences-between-and-entrepreneur-and-intrapreneur/ https://inspire99.com/5-key-differences-between-and-entrepreneur-and-intrapreneur/#comments Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:24:40 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=21843 Difference between entrepreneur and intrapreneur: They both sound similar but are fundamentally different considering the environment they work in. We all know that both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs take risks. They both risk putting their idea in front, investing time and energy to create something new.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/5-key-differences-between-and-entrepreneur-and-intrapreneur/feed/ 1 21843 5 Key points on – Are Entrepreneurs born or made? https://inspire99.com/5-key-points-on-are-entrepreneurs-born-or-made/ https://inspire99.com/5-key-points-on-are-entrepreneurs-born-or-made/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:56:07 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=25261 What a fun question! If I said entrepreneurs are made, it would be easy. There’s no further discussion right – it becomes a talent of a select few people and others don’t have a chance at it. Entrepreneurship however is similar to a job, a tough job nevertheless and some things will make it easy. ... Read more

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]]> https://inspire99.com/5-key-points-on-are-entrepreneurs-born-or-made/feed/ 1 25261 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 People are the most important thing – Adam Neumann https://inspire99.com/people-are-the-most-important-thing-startup-101/ https://inspire99.com/people-are-the-most-important-thing-startup-101/#comments Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:12:33 +0000 http://inspire99.com/?p=12295 People are the most important thing - in a world full of ideas, numbers and financial projections, we shouldn't forget that it is all about the people who make magic happen!

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]]> https://inspire99.com/people-are-the-most-important-thing-startup-101/feed/ 3 12295 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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