The Association for Entrepreneurship USA
Success by Association
The Association for Entrepreneurship USA serves independent and small business leaders across all 50 states through community involvement, peer mentoring and education. By joining forces for greater purchasing power, we offer todays entrepreneur the competitive edge needed to compete in todays digital world.
Discussion Forum
Entrepreneurship can be tough, but you don’t have to go it alone. Connect with other entrepreneurs.
Newsletters
Learn about member benefits and AFEUSA news from our past newsletters.
Library
A collection of resources to help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals.
Joel Weldon
Get some inspiration from one of the country’s top motivational speakers.
Recent Articles
Why Giving Thanks Makes You Healthier
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. Not just because my grandma makes the best cranberry sauce, but because of the traditions my family set focusing on gratitude. We went around in circles sharing things we were grateful for, watched old family videos...
Read This If You Feel Like Your Business Has Hit a Wall
When entrepreneurs first start out as business owners, their dreams are constantly pushing them forward. But after you see your first few successes and your business starts to level out, it’s common to face a bit of a slump in your work. You feel burnt out, washed up,...
Going Big – Scaring Business Owners Out of Success
When a good family friend considered expanding his business out of Scottsdale, Arizona to Mesa, Arizona, he imagined his clientele expanding and his money growing. Unfortunately, his investment in office space in Mesa ended up failing - he was unable to attract...
Overcoming Your Fear of Being Mediocre
Every entrepreneur dreams of changing the world, but the fear of falling short can be paralyzing. I know I have fallen guilty of avoiding something simply because I’m afraid I won’t be good enough. Nobody wants to just be average. That’s understandable....
6 Ways To Learn From Failure
They say “nothing ventured, nothing gained.” I’m not sure who “they” are, but they make the risk of failure seem way more simple than it really is. It can be a devastating blow to you and your organization. When you invest your heart and soul into your...
The Corporal Meets The Commander In Chief
...and learns the importance of leadership by example. As Commander in Chief of the Continental Army that won American independence from England, president of the convention that wrote the U.S. Constitution, the first man elected President of the United States, and...
4 Ways To Realize Your Potential
All right, we’ve talked about imposter syndrome. We’ve talked about learning to handle rejection and facing all sorts of fears you might face as you start up your business. But beneath all that, you might still have your doubts. So when you have these...
Should You Lease Or Buy Your Office Space?
Let’s face it: you can only work out of your home for so long. At some point, you’ll begin to recognize (if it hasn’t happened already) the need for a separate space. But with that comes a tricky question: should you buy or lease your office space? There...
Sweeney’s Miracle
Amazing potential, just begging to be released. A professor of industrial management at Tulane University in New Orleans, Dr. James Sweeney’s lectures on human potential were powerful, but he lacked concrete proof to back up his theories. One day he met a new...
4 Ways To Boost Productivity
Do you ever wake up, think about everything that you need to get done for the day, and just groan? Those early Monday mornings can hit hard. Contrary to popular belief, doing what you love doesn’t actually mean you never have to actually work. Running a...
Don’t Be Afraid Of Rejection
Before the Harry Potter series started influencing lives all around the globe, JK Rowling was wondering if her idea of a wizard living in a cupboard under the stairs was really any good. And there were plenty of people who told her it wasn’t! Before her...
Burt And The Goddess
Communication and acceptance cause vengeful plan to backfire. As he stalked into the marriage counselor’s office, Burt was fed up. He was sure the counselor would be unable to help. “Look,” Burt said, “I want a divorce and nothing you can say will change my mind. The...