A startup isn’t a Forbes cover story. It’s hard work. So how do you succeed in the cutthroat world of business?

Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone, but it can be learned. At the Newton Business Accelerator, Margareta Křížová cuts through the hype around glossy startups and focuses on the reality of sales. Veronika Koleňáková adds that management isn’t a gift. It’s a craft. One that can be tough at times, but one you can learn.

Read on to find out why “this is how we’ve always done it” leads nowhere, and why real leaders are shaped in uncomfortable situations.

In the April issue of Hrot magazine, you’ll find both articles, along with more stories of courageous women in business.