Startups
Starting a Successful Home Business
In uncertain economic times, people often start to think about starting their own home businesses. Being your own boss can seem like a great way to produce a steady, reliable... read more
Why Every Entrepreneur Must Learn to Ask the Right Questions
“Good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions.” This quote from an unknown author might be the most apt description of my life as an entrepreneur. Some... read more
How I Did It: 4 Pieces of Advice for Sibling Co-Founders
The standard industry advice has always been, “Don’t do business with family.” But who follows industry advice? Three years ago, I decided to do more than just business with family... read more
Recruiting Executive Talent for Your Startup? 8 Hiring Tips
Question: What’s one piece of advice you have for entrepreneurs who are just starting to hire C-level talent? Question by: Ashley What’s in a Resume? “Intelligence, cultural fit, and an... read more
Disintermediate! Disintermediate! How Startups Might Exterminate Agencies
Two fascinating articles from Giselle Abramovich recently on Digiday, the self-styled “Authority on Digital Media, Marketing and Advertising” (it really is, mind you – it’s excellent). The first highlights how brands... read more
Founding A Business On A Loophole
Play.com serves as a warning for loophole-based businesses Play.com has announced that it is closing its retail division and switching to an eBay-style auction business model following the government’s efforts... read more
5 Factors for Finding the Perfect City for Your Business
The right location can make or break your business. A prosperous and thriving city can secure a reliable and dedicated audience for your venture. Also, local entrepreneurial networks and resources... read more
What’s Your Startup Actually Worth? 10 Tips to Figure It Out
Question: What’s one tip you would give an entrepreneur who wants to put an accurate valuation on their early-stage company? Question by: Ashley Be Reasonable and Relative “Look around and... read more
3 Rules for Startup Teams That Thrive on No Rules At All
I learned quickly in life that I am naturally suspicious of rules. I think that a lot of rules have the reverse effect of their intended purpose. For example, in... read more
First Steps for a Start Up Business: Part 2
If you are starting a business, creating a corporate identity is vital in order to consistently communicate your business’s core values and personality across all areas. There is no point... read more
Garages vs. Dorm Rooms: Which is Best to Start a Globally Successful Company?
Image by: dierken Have you got aspirations of being a successful entrepreneur, building your own goliath of a business out of nothing and going down in history as a “start-up... read more
5 Things Startups Should Consider Investing In
Startups are on a height currently. There are several new ideas coming up each month, some survive and stay in the market for the longer period of time while others... read more
14 Ways to Keep Early-Stage Startup Costs Under Control
Question: What’s one tip you have for keeping startup costs under control in the early stage of a new company? Question by: Ashley Hire People With Scrappy Attitudes “Bring on... read more
Killer Startup – 3 Considerations Before You Begin Your Money Quest
1The run up to making the presentation for your first capital injection is a nerve wracking process no matter how many times you go through it. There are countless factors... read more
What’s in Your Startup DNA
1There’s plenty of hype around startups – and around the founders of those startups. We buy books (books, really? Yes!) written by startup entrepreneurs, attend talks, download podcasts and go... read more
