Entrepreneurs possess a special kind of grit. They reach higher, do more and expect rewards for their efforts. But one colossal blunder many budding entrepreneurs make is initially putting too much emphasis on the profit portion of business…
How to buy a domain name for your business or personal website, and 5 things to watch out for
If you’re starting a business, launching a website, or publishing a blog, you might be in need of your own domain.
Having your own domain makes it easier for people to find you and makes you seem more professional and credible. It also affords you…
What makes private equity investors walk away from your business
Investing in earlier-stage businesses is a bit like dating. You weigh what’s exciting and what’s important to you against what doesn’t work for either side. And if you walk away, it doesn’t mean your date’s wrong and you’re right. It simply means both sides are looking for a partner to fulfill distinct needs...
5 lessons I learned as an accidental entrepreneur
I like think of myself as an accidental entrepreneur. I originally set out to make innovation insights accessible for the greater good. But, nearly 15 years after publishing my first article, I sold a site that had more than 8,000 articles from around 400 contributing authors. Along the way I learned a great deal of things, some the easy way and some…
Want to keep growing your business? Radical innovation is the safest way to go
Forget incremental change. If you want big returns--and less risk--build something entirely new.
Here is an uncomfortable truth: In time, everything in your life, as you know it, will perish. This is true of your relationships, your jobs, and, perhaps especially so, your business. It's not nihilism; it's...
How a controlled crisis can energize your company
Sometimes, a little extra pressure can help your team make better decisions and scale new heights.
Jonathan McBride knows something about how teams behave in a crisis. For five and a half years, he had a ringside seat in the Obama White House as an oil spill swamped the Gulf Coast and an earthquake…
Does your company have a soul?
In today’s society, customers remember purpose-driven brands. Purpose-driven brands are associated with positive consumer feedback, happier workforces, higher market shares and increased customer satisfaction. Having a clear purpose for your organization gives it a soul…