Question: “Have you ever used any training to develop your soft skills, namely communication? If so, which? “ Beck Bamberger BAM Communications Practice With Toastmasters “I’m a huge fan of…
Having a remote team has helped me grow my businesses in a scalable, cost-effective way. I’ve been able to tap into talent in a way that is beneficial for myself…
If you’ve read anything about entrepreneurship you’ve likely come across the quote, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Managing a…
Not all companies should raise (or need) venture capital to succeed. As scholar and former VC Dileep Rao points out, “The reality is that most ventures do not qualify for venture capital…
SMS or text marketing has been around for a while now, but the field is always evolving. Since I founded my own SMS marketing company in 2010, I’ve seen many…
Your heart’s beating faster as you walk into your boss’s office to ask for a raise. This is the big one: the one where you ask for an extra 10,…
Question: What is one mistake young companies make when trying to scale too quickly? Joshua Dorkin BiggerPockets Hiring for Skills Instead of Passion “When we were trying to scale, we…
Question: What advice do you have for first-time panel or keynote speakers? Thomas Smale FE International Play It Safe But Be Yourself “For your first keynote, it is tempting to…
Isaac Kohen leads Teramind, an employee productivity monitoring and insider threat prevention platform. Follow them @teramindco. What’s the single best piece of business advice (unorthodox tips welcome!) that helped shape…
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the early days of our company. Back then, there were only a dozen or so of us. We shared a small floor with…
Question: What’s one thing I’m doing wrong if my e-commerce business frequently sees customers abandon their shopping carts? Alex Miller Upgraded Points Not Breaking the Checkout Process Into Bite-Sized Steps…
As the co-founder of an educational firm, I spend a lot of time looking at resumes, not only of job applicants but also of students – many of whom will…
For new entrepreneurs, a wealth of advice and wisdom exists from veterans who have traveled the lonely path before. But it’s necessary to separate fact from fiction. The path of…
Entrepreneurs live to bend the rules. It’s not malicious, we just see the world a bit differently. I was fired from my first job, working as a member of the…
Question: What’s your best tip for getting your developers to focus more heavily on UX / UI? Nicole Munoz Start Ranking Now Consider User Scenario Testing “We’ve had a lot…
Rusty Koss is CEO/Owner at Koss Creative Brands, LLC. Recently, YEC spoke with Koss about his employee management and company culture experience. His best advice is below. What interview question do you…
Small businesses fail — a lot. According to a Business Insider report, an estimated 50-70% of small businesses will fail within their first 18 months. I know firsthand that starting…
Corporate gift-giving is a delicate act. Whenever I see companies hand out low-quality (but personalized) engraved pens and paperweights, I think “OK, you’ve slapped someone’s name on it, but do…
Question: How can I make my company blog’s content more engaging and shareable? Ryan Gyure Unio Digital Use Video Content “Video is the next big thing. With the invention of…
It’s a year of promise and opportunity for nonprofits around the globe. Chock-full of new technology and exciting advancements, I am excited to see the ways in which emerging technologies…