Startups
Checks and Imbalances in the Entrepreneurial Mind
The entrepreneurial mind often skews to idealism. Pull out those rose-colored glasses. Optimism signals confidence, abilities, perseverance and positive outcomes. These are clearly the traits startup founders need to get... read more
Future V.S Current Earnings
I think one of the reasons people just throw themselves into a dead-end job is because they do not consider their future earnings, or at least choose not think about... read more
11 Tips to Write Better Lead Gen Copy
What’s one piece of copywriting advice that you have for entrepreneurs who want to convert more leads online? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an... read more
3 Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring for Your Startup
3One of the hardest but most exciting things about being a young entrepreneur, first-time business owner or even a startup manager is the hiring process. But there are a few... read more
If You’re so Afraid of Spilling the Beans That No One Knows You Have Any …
During my years as a full-time journo, I crossed paths with many a startup technology venture that claimed to be operating in so-called stealth mode. It was the early 2000s,... read more
11 Ideas for Financing Your New Company
Question: What are some ideas for financing your new startup — without bank loans? Question by: Ashley Blend Your Product With Consultancy “Many successful “startups” were actually consultancies that went... read more
How Startup Founders Can Identify Their Core Values
While walking a potential investor through my first company’s office, he suddenly stopped to take a few deep breaths. I thought something was wrong until he told me, “I’ve never... read more
Beware of Self-Employment Myths
Your biggest break can come from never quitting. Being at the right place at the right time can only happen when you keep moving toward the next opportunity. Arthur Pine... read more
My Favorite Startup Wisdom Came From Critics
My mentors are not the bite-sized platitude types. And no entrepreneur I know ever actually listened to advice — otherwise, we would all be IP lawyers like our parents wanted... read more
Why Entrepreneurship and Dating are the Same
After starting a business twice, and having the dating life cycle of a domestic cockroach, I have come to realize the startling similarities of both endeavors. Entrepreneurship and dating really have... read more
Creating Awesome: Three Startups Tell How it’s Done
It was a stage packed with million-dollar ideas – and a man who helped bring them to life. And the topic was awesome. The founders of three of the tech... read more
Five Ways to Finance Your Startup
2You’ve got an idea for something BIG. It’s original, exciting, and guaranteed to shake things up. So what’s holding you back? Funding. You don’t have it, and you know you... read more
Want to Fund Your Startup? Here’s a Crash Course
So, maybe you have the next big idea. But how do you get started? It’s certainly not an easy road, but OnlineMBA.com posted an interesting video recently outlining the steps... read more
3 Key Startup Jobs to Outsource
If you’re running an early-stage startup, chances are there are some knowledge gaps in your core team. You may be strong on the technical side or a product whiz, but... read more
Designing for Emotion
Janice Fraser is clear on what Lean Startup is. She’s equally clear on what it isn’t. Fittingly, Fraser’s session at Intuit’s Create the Offering Forum, an annual gathering of product... read more
