28 Ways to Become an Entrepreneur

From Entrepreneurial Career Tips to Crowdfunding Mobile Apps

— August 2, 2014 — Business
The idea of being ones own boss is tantalizing for many, which is where these ways to become an entrepreneur can come in handy for helping get a pilot project off the ground. There are high failure rates in the world of startups, but that hasn't stopped the tenacious attitude of self-starters worldwide; sites like Quirky, Indigogo and Kickstarter are helping entrepreneurs develop a product and business model in ways never before imagined.

While there isn't a set number of ways to become an entrepreneur, there are a indeed a plethora of different ideas that come to mind. Take a moment to browse through and perhaps you'll find a better platform to market your product or -- on the developmental side -- maybe the tips on spreading the word will help supercharge your exposure.
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Journalist-Collaborating Search Engines
Journalist-Collaborating Search Engines
Google News Lab Wants to Help Map Out the Future of Media
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Online Marketplace Crowdfunding
Online Marketplace Crowdfunding
Fund on Etsy is Set to Challenge Other Platforms like Kickstarter
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Entrepreneurial Online Communities
Entrepreneurial Online Communities
Coca-Cola's 'The Bridge' Connects Entrepreneurs to the Brand
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Encouraging Entrepreneurial Tools
Encouraging Entrepreneurial Tools
This Documenting Tool is Designed to Raise Awareness Online
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Online Hyper Funding Collectives
Online Hyper Funding Collectives
PleaseFund.Us Does Crowdfunding for Creative Community Projects
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Crowdfunding Startup Platforms
Crowdfunding Startup Platforms
AngelList is a One-Stop Destination for Potential Investors
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Web Service Marketplaces
Web Service Marketplaces
Elto Connects Small Business Owners with Web Professionals
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Crowdfunded Loan Platforms
Crowdfunded Loan Platforms
The 'hellomerci' Platform Helps You Get a Loan While Avoiding the Bank
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Industrious Salvation Hubs
Industrious Salvation Hubs
Detroit's Reclamation Center Will Create Jobs From Demolished Homes
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Business Leadership Supports
Business Leadership Supports
Social Venture Network India Provides Peer-to-Peer Opportunities
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Research-Funding Web Platforms
Research-Funding Web Platforms
Microryza Crowdfunds Innovative Science Research Projects
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Free Learning Economies
Free Learning Economies
iSKILLu Offers One-on-One Teaching Programs Online
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Crowdfunding Mobile Apps
Crowdfunding Mobile Apps
The Indiegogo App Helps the Social Platform Expand Its Reach
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Social Enterprise Lending Websites
Social Enterprise Lending Websites
Buzzbnk is a Peer-to-Peer Crowdfunding Platform for the UK
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Entrepreneur Simulation Games
Entrepreneur Simulation Games
StartupAdventure is a Business Game Where You Choose Your Own Path
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Innovative Micro-Crowdfunding Sites
Innovative Micro-Crowdfunding Sites
The Tipping Bucket is a Web Platform for Social Change
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Social Crowdfunding Platforms
Social Crowdfunding Platforms
The Buzzbnk App Helps Ventures Gather Support and Raise Funds
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Crowdfunding Apps
Crowdfunding Apps
SellanApp Lets Anyone Gain Funding and Connect with Developers
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Crowdsourced Campaign Charts
Crowdsourced Campaign Charts
Discover if Growth in Crowdfunding Statistics Can Help Your Business
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Restaurant Crowdfunding Sites
Restaurant Crowdfunding Sites
The Equity Crowdfunding Platform Turns Customers Into Investors
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E-Commerce Equity Crowdfunding Sites
E-Commerce Equity Crowdfunding Sites
Alibaba Competitor JD.com Launched a Crowdfunding Platform
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Creative Thinking Tips
Creative Thinking Tips
This Infographic Lists Creativity Killers & Ways to Have a Creative Mindset
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Kid-Friendly Crowdfunding Platforms
Kid-Friendly Crowdfunding Platforms
'Piggybackr' Teaches Youth the Power of Crowdfunding
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Entrepreneurial Career Tips
Entrepreneurial Career Tips
This Infographic Offers Advice On Establishing a Personal Brand
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Tubed Business Card Holders
Tubed Business Card Holders
The Founders Card Takes on an Alternative Shape
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Mysterious Crowdfunding Campaigns
Mysterious Crowdfunding Campaigns
Jordan Bishop's Product Launch on Crowdtilt is for the Unknown
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Thriving Startup Tips
Thriving Startup Tips
This Infographic on Launching Successful Startups Will Help Entrepreneurs
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Members-Only Coffee Bars
Members-Only Coffee Bars
This North London Coffee Shop Sits Within a Coworking Club
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