Entrepreneur

You maxed out multiple credit cards chasing your startup dream—and now you're broke and living on fumes. Plenty of successful entrepreneurs have hit this exact same wall. What matters now is what you do next.

So, you had a dream: gourmet biscuits for pampered pups, peanut butter pupcakes, and adorable branding. You borrowed $50,000 and opened a dog bakery—only to discover your town has zero love for furry friends. Now you’re in debt, the treats aren’t moving, and your bank wants answers. Let’s walk through how to explain it with clarity, honesty, and maybe even some dignity.

Brian Chesky, the CEO of Airbnb, says there is so much more to starting a business than just running with a great idea or concept.