Patching a tire is good for one thing: getting you where you need to go in the short term. It’s not intended to be a long-term solution, mainly because it…
Managing a business without funds hobbles your competitive advantage significantly, leaving you at the mercy of every crisis. When I started my company, it was a very bad recession and…
We have all seen the statistics by now. Women are getting paid less than male counterparts while often putting in longer hours. In addition to this, women are typically hired…
The great debate between college or no college wages on. As an entrepreneur and advocate for higher education, let me assure you that the tactics used for success in college…
Healthcare is hard — but many startups are now successfully navigating the healthcare space with us. In this article, I explore how to approach the beast that is the healthcare…
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: 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…
Starting and growing your own company is exhilarating, exciting and rewarding. It also scares the living daylights out of you when you find yourself strapped into your seat, plummeting towards the very bottom…
Recently, leading behavioral economist Dan Ariely and Common Cents Lab invited 23 major fintech companies to discuss using technology to increase people’s financial well-being. Attendees included everyone from well-known giants…
Let’s be honest. The word “investment” does not strike many of us as an interesting topic. We think of investments and hear stocks, bonds, real estate and other ways to…
Over 10 years ago, I was called into a meeting to discuss my family business. At the time, my late father, who owned and managed the box-making business since the…
In 2006, when I first opened my two-man garage door business, I never imagined I would have over 80 employees and be expanding all over the United States. Over the…
Starting a business is difficult, even at the best of times. Now consider starting a business that relies on a distributed workforce. You’ll find that without taking the necessary steps…
“Taking the plunge” and becoming an entrepreneur is as exciting as it is scary. There is way more to it than you would ever imagine, especially when you’re first starting…
Many software companies make the mistake of designing and developing too much of their product without soliciting feedback from their target customers. Customer-centric design is all about continuously adapting and learning…
Question: What’s one best practice you use to make employee onboarding seamless, even as your company gets larger? Drew Hendricks Buttercup Automate Your Paperwork “With new technologies, much of the…
A great company retreat has the power to transform your organization’s product and/or processes. Get it right, and you’ll embolden and unify your team. Get it wrong, and you’ll end…
You already know that building and growing your business can be a challenging (albeit rewarding) experience. Your time and effort built your business, but making the most effective use of…
Hello 2018; it’s so nice to meet you! As you kick off this new year, are you reminded of the early days of 2017 and all the promises you made…
Question: I need to “break up” with a business partner. Beyond the legal considerations, what can I do to approach this delicate situation successfully? Matt Doyle Excel Builders Be as…