StrategyWelcome to Success Insider!
It's definitely a new year. It might be a new you, a new opportunity, maybe an entirely new business.
To kick off the decade, we've got a range of pieces about launching things - yourself into a new phase of life, your Instagram into stardom, or a company into the best state for entrepreneurship.
Let's get into it.
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Nastasia Yakoub.
The creator of a wildly popular travel Instagram account explains how she built a following of over half a million and how much she charges to partner with brands like HotelTonight
After she couldn't find anyone to go with her on a trip to South Africa, Nastasia Yakoub created an Instagram account dedicated to solo female travel. She's built it to over 580,000 followers and makes thousands of dollars per sponsored post, working with top airlines and travel brands like HotelTonight.
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What could be next?
The 7 best side hustles to start that will earn you 6 figures or more, and how to get them off the ground quickly from experts who have done it
Business Insider talked to a wide range of entrepreneurial leaders over the past few months, and we've compiled a list of the seven best side hustles that can earn you six figures or more. The experts offer insights on how to turn your passion project into high-paying gigs.
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Scott Kupor, managing partner of Andreessen Horowitz.
The best advice on how to get ahead at work and turn 2020 into the most fulfilling year of your life
Make 2020 the year you hit your personal and professional goals. And start by taking a tip from these influential leaders. You'll find a Harvard professor's framework for starting a company that improves the global economy, a Facebook exec's strategy for not getting blindsided when an employee quits, plus other key insights on career development and entrepreneurship.
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Austin, the capital of Texas - a state friendly to small business.
The top states and industries to invest in 2020 for entrepreneurs who are worried about a recession
Nine states are expected to see negative growth in the next six months, according to the latest data from the Philadelphia Fed. That's the highest number since 2009 during the Financial Crisis.
If a recession does hit in 2020, small businesses that are located where the local economy is strong stand a better chance of surviving.
We evaluated all 50 states to find out which will be the best places for entrepreneurs and business owners in the coming year.