Personal Skills

Develop the personal skills that make a difference in business ownership, from communication to resilience. Our articles help you build confidence, leadership ability, and the mindset for entrepreneurial success.

All About Mentoring for Entrepreneurs

A mentor can help you see past day-to-day operations and make better business decisions when you're running solo.

Entrepreneurs Who Defied the Trend

Five entrepreneurs who ignored conventional wisdom and built successful businesses by going their own way.

Improving Your Communication Skills

Practice and listening skills turn nervousness into confidence when presenting to investors, staff, and customers.

Learning How to Delegate

Control freaks can't scale: here's why letting go and trusting your team actually makes your business stronger.

Networking Skills and How to Use Them

Build real business relationships by meeting the right people and learning how to talk about your work with confidence.

Selling Yourself as an Entrepreneur

How to present yourself confidently as an entrepreneur and make a strong impression with clients and investors.

Ten Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur

See what traits successful entrepreneurs share, from relentless energy to clear vision and the ability to bounce back from failure.

Which Personality Type Are You?

Myers-Briggs and Belbin personality types can help you figure out if entrepreneurship suits you and how to build better teams.