Advice For The Young At Heart
Harvard Office Of Technology And Development’s Simple Guide To Starting A Business
The first step in starting a business that lasts is finding a problem in the world that you can fix through hard work and strategy. The Harvard Office of Technology and Development breaks this into a simple guide to starting a business.
What Courses Of Study Are Good For Would Be Entrepreneurs?
If you’re thinking of taking a course – whether it be a degree course or smaller courses here and there – here are some of the subjects that you should be considering as an entrepreneur.
5 Ways Role Models Can Help Small Business Owners
Most small business owners have someone in their life who served as a role model guiding them on their journey to start their own business. Hunter Hoffmann, Head of US Communications at Hiscox Small Business Insurance shares five aspects on what should you look for in a role model or mentor.
Can You Really Turn A Hobby Into A Business?
The whole hobby-to-business proposition is a little misleading — primarily because we need to rethink the word “hobby”, says Nick Goode, Commercial Director at Sage One.
Key Ways You Can Easily Strengthen Your Business
Where are the key places that you should think about if you have some extra cash to invest in your company? We think there are a few key areas that you should be considering when strengthening your business.
$1 Million At 25: How My Business Made Someone A Millionaire
When it comes to finding financial success, so many people focus on having to build their financial portfolio for years and years and to wait decades until they can make the money they want and live the life they have always wanted to have. Paul Scolardi, CEO of Super Trades LLC, shares the story of one young man who bucked the trend.
There Is No Better Time Than Now To Start An Online Business And Begin...
There are so many people out there who have the potential to start a successful online business, and here are some of the top reasons why there is no better day than today to start on this journey, says Timothy Sykes of timothysykes.com.
4 Unlikely Items SMBs Should Budget For & Why
Some items that doesn't seem required when starting out can be seen as an investment in the future success of your business; they may help you grow faster, attract capital more smoothly and avoid major bumps in the long and winding road to success, says Will Reynolds, CEO of SecureDocs.
Five Reasons It Pays To Be Your Own Boss
The number of entrepreneurs starting their own businesses is at an all-time high in the UK. If you’re considering taking the plunge, here’s why Ian Cowley, managing director of www.cartridgesave.co.uk, thinks you should.
How To Scale Your Business In 2016
After you’ve invested in the right tools and made sure you’re in the right mindset for explosive growth, the only thing left for startups to do is being in the right place at the right time, says Lena Requist, president of ONTRAPORT.
The No-Nonsense Approach To Cutting Your Small Business Expenses
Tony Campbell, founder and managing partner at WhichVoIP.com shares some ways that you can make some small but important savings in various areas of your business to ensure your money goes further when you are just starting out.
How To Start A Small Auto Repair Business
When it comes to a recession-proof business in these continued tough economic times it doesn't come much better than the auto repair business. Here are a few suggestions for things to consider when starting one.
Focus, Fire, Fortitude: 3 Traits You Need For Your Startup
Daniel Evans, founder and CEO of Garbshare, shares about three F’s that not only serves as my personal mantra, but it also helps him organize his daily workflow for the chaotic startup world.
What Should You Wear To A Startup Job Interview?
The interview is the only thing standing between you and the career of your dreams, so don’t let your outfit let you down. Here's what we recommend you wear to a job interview.
An Entrepreneur’s Journey Towards World Domination Begins With Achieving Key Milestones
I love it when entrepreneurs start a pitch with a "Big Vision" and end it with their how their idea will achieve “World Domination.” However, equally important is the ability for entrepreneurs to break down that path to world domination into realistic milestones that line up with funding rounds, says John Vrionis of Lightspeed Venture Partners.
7 Reasons A Small Business Should Hire Advisors
The right advisor can have a greater impact on the success of your small business than any other hire you ever make. CEO of ExecRank Jonathan Aspatore shares seven ways that advisors can immediately help your small business achieve the next level of success.
Five Mantras Adopted By Successful Entrepreneurs
If investors and mentors have done their jobs right, by the time the journey ends, young entrepreneurs should have grasped and internalized certain lessons. John Vrionis, a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, shares the five mantras he believes they should learn.
The Pros And Cons Of Running A Business Alongside A Full Time Job
If you are considering starting up a business that you want to run alongside your current full time job, there are things you need to think about.
Tips On Creating A Website And Online Presence For Your Startup
Whether you are in the process of creating a whole new website for your startup, or just tinkering with the old website you have, it is very important to give it a professional and inviting look.
Overcome Millennial Myths To Land Your First Job
As the millennial generation becomes the largest generation in the workforce, a few myths have some employers confused about millennials. Rose Ernst, national director of the G10 Associates program at Genesis10 examines the top five myths millennials need to overcome in order to launch their career.
Should You Let The Size Of Competition Intimidate You?
Quite often, aspiring entrepreneurs pick a business idea solely on the fact that “there is nobody else doing this”. Anand Srinivasan, founder of LeadJoint.com, muses over the difference between a red ocean and a blue ocean market.
5 Common Mistakes That Could Slow The Growth Of Your Business
While growing your business is important, you need to make sure that you do so properly; beware of these common mistakes that could slow the growth of your business.
Skills To Look For When Hiring An HR Manager For Your Expanding Business
If your business has reached the point where it seems you need to get an HR manager, then there are some things to consider. These are some skills to look for when hiring one.
4 Questions To Ask Before Choosing Office Space For Your Startup
As a startup founder, choosing office space is easier said than done. Andy Roe, General Manager of SurePayroll, Inc. shares some questions startup founders need to ask themselves to ensure that they are on the right track.
10 Practical Ways To Help Grow Your Small Business
You might be wondering how you can grow your business to become more successful. Today's article will show you ten simple ways to expand your business empire.
Inventors: 5 Do’s And Don’ts For Your Elevator Pitch
If you can sell your idea to companies or potential investors, your product could become the bestseller every inventor dreams of creating. Nicole Lininger, Director of Corporate Communications at InventHelp® shares some tips on creating the perfect elevator pitch.
[Infographic] Do We Have To Work 8 Hours Per Day?
The 8-hour work day isn't exactly relevant in the new Information Age with its different working practices and modern lifestyles. Here's an infographic from the folks at Podio that looks at the evolution of working practices and recommends the best ways you can maximize your working own patterns.
[Infographic] Work Day Productivity Hacks
With just 24 hours a day to work with, what can an entrepreneur do to maximise his or her time? Here's an infographic from the folks at Hassle.com that suggests various apps to help you maximise your time.
5 Lessons Every Entrepreneur Should Know
In fall of 2014, after over ten months of struggling with basic “business ethics” issues, Marcus Turner resigned from the company that he had poured not only my money but also 3 years of his life into. He shares the 5 lessons he learned throughout that experience that every entrepreneur should know.
How To Form A Watertight Business Plan To Attract Investors
A business plan is essential for every company, whether a brand new one looking to set out its aims or an established one presenting its changing strategy for the future.