Strategy
Cash Flow Really Is King: I Learned the Hard Way
1At 23 years old, I started Infographic World, a data visualization company working with brands to tell their story in a more visual and effective manner. It doesn’t matter that... read more
What Do You Get When You Cross Classic Strategy Frameworks With a Start-Up?
What do you get when you cross classic strategy frameworks with a start-up? Paralysing indecision. This rather depressing conclusion came to me two years into my role as the COO... read more
6 Secrets For ‘Six-Pack’ Abs And Successful Job-Hunting
Pick up any fashion magazine today and you’ll quickly notice that all the male (and even some of the female) models, in addition to being in obviously excellent physical condition,... read more
Visualization is Genius, Not Juvenile
Cool news, you guys! Word about the power of adding visual components to traditionally picture-less processes is making its way around, albeit slowly. Recent examples include Springpad, an Evernote-ish mobile... read more
Does ‘Ready, Fire!, Aim’ Describe Your Job Search Approach?
In this week’s blog I am going to use the analogy of target shooting (archery, pistol, rifle, etc.) to make some points about how I routinely see some (most?) job... read more
4 Ways to Get Your Sales Team to Stop Cherry Picking Leads
We all wish our sales team wouldn’t cherry pick but fact remains that they they do and perhaps they always will. It makes it difficult sometimes for us if our... read more
Spring Cleaning: A Guide to Digital Organization for Your Small Business
Springtime. It’s often associated with warmer temperatures, blossoming flowers, and the widely known, yet often unpopular task – spring cleaning. But homes and gardens aren’t the only places you should... read more
6 Things to Know About Pitching Your Business, Product, or Service–Tips from an Angel Investor
During this year’s Future Insights Live conference, a few hand-selected attendees had the opportunity to pitch their mobile or web app to a panel of judges that included, among others,... read more
Using XML as a File Processing Format for International Research
1Technical acronyms can often seem overwhelming and more complicated than they actually are. One such example is XML which stands for Extensible Markup Language. Now granted, explaining what the acronym... read more
How to Use the HubSpot Blog as a Resources Download Module
It’s a frequent request: a client wants to add its resources to a library-esque module within its HubSpot site. And because they want to make sharing content as easy as... read more
10 Strategies to Start a Business as a Teenager
I started my first company, Buzz Marketing Group, when I was 16. So I definitely have some experience being a teenpreneur. I was so lucky and fortunate to start my... read more
Reduce Work Stress by Setting Sales Goals
Have you ever had that feeling at the end of the day when you are not quite sure whether you had a good or a bad day at work? One... read more
Can a Growing Company Grow Faster While Spending Less? (Part 1)
A lot of growing businesses face a common issue as they advance past the early stages of their development: How can they accelerate growth while concurrently improving distribution efficiencies? In... read more
Tips for Running a Design Contest on 99designs
99designs is a relatively inexpensive way to get professional logo design, website design, and branding for your company. You choose how much you are willing to pay, describe what you... read more
Re-Boot Your Company, Re-Boot Yourself.
Click here if you can’t see this video interview with Mitch Joel. Mitch Joel rocks. He really does. You may know him as a blogger, podcaster and author of the... read more
