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Eight Ways To Get Past The Fear Of “No”  And Start Risking Rejection

YoungUpstarts

The problem is many entrepreneurs aren’t willing to take that risk. Entrepreneurs miss out on opportunities because they give up after one ‘no’ when the second or third or sixth request might have yielded a ‘yes.’. Maybe you’re using too much technical jargon. The lesson? Don’t be afraid to say “no” yourself.

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52 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – I Have a Dream. I was the first social entrepreneur in the coffee world. Tampa Bay community and make a difference in people’s lives. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same. Image Credit: Enrico Bratta.