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My blog, The Launch Pad, is dedicated to sharing valuable insights and practical tips to address the challenges that come with starting and growing a business. I hope my articles help you turn those obstacles into opportunities!


Pros and Cons of Starting Your Own Business
Starting your own business can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life—but let’s be real: it’s not all flexible schedules and passion projects. As someone who’s guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through both the excitement and exhaustion of building a business, I believe in laying it all out honestly so you can make the right decision for you.

Lusia Donovan
Aug 274 min read


Mastering the Art of Contract Negotiation: Key Clauses, Pitfalls, and Strategies for Success
Whether you're sealing a partnership deal, hiring a contractor, or negotiating terms with a vendor, contracts are the invisible framework behind every successful business relationship. And yet, so many entrepreneurs rush through them, miss crucial details, or avoid negotiating altogether—often to their own detriment.

Lusia Donovan
Aug 203 min read


Navigating Legal Challenges When Scaling Your Business
Scaling your business is exciting—but it also comes with a new layer of complexity, especially when it comes to legal matters. When you're growing fast, the decisions you make now can have lasting consequences later.

Lusia Donovan
Aug 134 min read


Exploring Alternative Avenues: Less Risky Paths to Entrepreneurship
Let’s get one thing straight: entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be all or nothing. And for many people, especially those who have responsibilities, families, or financial obligations, jumping in without a net just isn’t realistic—or wise.

Lusia Donovan
Jul 303 min read


Understanding Key Financial Statements and Key Metrics for Entrepreneurs
Let’s be real—most entrepreneurs don’t start a business because they love spreadsheets. But understanding your numbers isn’t just about being “good with math.” It’s about being in control.

Lusia Donovan
Jul 234 min read


Discovering Your Entrepreneurial DNA: Why It Matters and How to Uncover It
Each of us brings something unique to the table—our own blend of strengths, motivations, instincts, and quirks. That unique blend? It’s your Entrepreneurial DNA.

Lusia Donovan
Jul 23 min read
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