Knowledge Base
Our web resources offer a rich knowledge base that can help you help kick-start your latest venture, influence your career choices, or take your business to the next level.
Getting Started
“The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” It’s definitely the truth, but getting started can often be one of the most difficult steps in running your own business. That’s why we’ve compiled these helpful resources for launching a business or starting a new venture. Have a look, roll up your sleeves, and get down to work. It might not be easy, but the biggest risks have the biggest rewards!
Career Direction & Job Search
Are you seeking career direction or looking for a new job? You’ve come to the right place! Brush up on important skills such as how to begin a job search, build résumés and cover letters, set up a LinkedIn page, ace an interview, and gain familiarity with workplace conventions.
Funding
You’ve got an award-winning concept, or better yet, a well-laid out business strategy. You might even have all the right connections—but a good idea is nothing but an idea until you’ve got an engine to power it. That’s where funding comes in. Whether you’re raising capital or taking out a loan, it’s important to know your options and make the most of your funding so you can get your idea off the ground and turn it into a successful product or venture.
Legal
Maybe you’re a business whiz, or perhaps you’ve got a product that’s flying off the shelves. That’s great—but even the best business minds need legal help from time to time! Legal complications are an unavoidable reality of business ownership. Learn what to expect and how to manage some of the various legal issues that can crop up in the course of business management.
Marketing
Say you’ve got everything you need to make your business a successful one: a wonderful product or service, just the right funding, and a solid business strategy. That’s great, but do you have a client? This is where the power of marketing comes into play. You’ll need to consider factors such as who your target audiences are and how to best reach them—because a great product or service is nothing without a paying client. Learn how to market your business and you’ll have that product selling in no time.
Operations
Being a small business owner means you’ll be wearing lots of different hats, balancing the finances and day-to-day management with the marketing, legal legwork, paperwork, and a million other things that all need your attention. Learn the basics of day-to-day operations management—we can promise it will come in handy.
Financial Management
Running a business of your own means you’ll be responsible for a whole new set of finances. It’s an exciting prospect for some, but definitely one that needs to be managed with foresight and care. Responsible financial management can mean the difference between success and failure, so do your due diligence and learn proper practices that’ll help you now and set you up for the future.
Tax & Insurance
Say goodbye to that easy-peasy W-4 tax form; one-and-done taxes are a thing of the past when you’re a business owner. While entrepreneurship can be exhilarating, it also means you’ll have to learn the ins-and-outs of taxation and insurance to be sure you’re maximizing your earnings and covering your bases. It’s important to explore all channels and find solutions that suit your unique needs. Don’t worry! We’ve got everything you need right here.
Our Community
Every successful business started in the same place: with an idea, passion, and courage. Get to know some of the wonderful members of the CHYE community who were once young entrepreneurs with not much more than a great idea on their hands. Now, many of them run major businesses or have successful careers, along with the kind of wisdom that comes from years of experience. Read their interviews to gain valuable insight, tips and tricks on entrepreneurship.
