One of the best things about video games is the ability to restart – you can use your learnings to move faster and avoid obstacles. We often think about what we would do differently if we were starting over in business and we figured others probably think about this as well and so we asked the community to share their thoughts with us.

Tyrone Takawira

I’d definitely be more regimented and structured pertaining to my writing. One of the biggest challenges I have faced as a writer and creative, and I am certain others would agree, is writing/creating when I ‘feel’ like it. While this is often attributed to creative ‘muses’ or inspiration, I believe I would have gotten more out of myself by having a stricter and more disciplined writing routine. Inspired or not, this would’ve given me the opportunity to create more often, and in turn, have more content that I could always refine and revise. It would’ve also given me more time in the actual application of the craft, which would exponentially enhance my comprehension and mastery. Read More>>

Karen Catt

Knowing what I know now, I would definitely invest a larger amount of money in equipment. When you are starting out small as a part time side hustle, you are never sure how well your business will take off. If we had just invested around $10,000 more, we could have larger machines with more features. These features would allow us to expand our line to offer more products. I have missed out on some opportunities that could have helped our growth with equipment that would handle more volume. Read More>>

Florish Adebayo

If I were to start Beiwty Rishrish Cosmetics all over again, knowing what I know now, I would begin by grounding myself in confidence and community. At 17, my business was born out of my struggle with dry, eczema-prone skin and the frustration of trying product after product that didn’t work for me. In those early days, I spent so much time second-guessing myself, doing everything alone, and trying to “perfect” before launching. If I could go back, I would trust my vision sooner and not be afraid to take up space. Read More>>