Entrepreneurship is such a rewarding life adventure and creates such an excitement in the new entrepreneur due to their accomplishment and/or level of success. Entrepreneurs are more than likely individuals with minds that go like a Duracell battery — self-motivated individuals who are goal-oriented and results-driven. However, despite the adrenaline rush, some...
4 tests your startup must pass to win capital
Aim a high-value product at a big market and never stop inventing.
My interviews aimed at better envisioning the future of business strategy reveal a big challenge: it’s too difficult for CEOs to persuade the right people with money to invest in their companies…
Having no experience doesn’t mean you can’t start a business
Starting a business from the ground up can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience, especially without guidance or support. But there are still so many reasons to do it. You get to be the boss, work your own hours and feel a sense of pride in solving a problem that you see in the...
6 Ways to Help Your Business Grow and Flourish
Many entrepreneurs are stuck, frustrated, delusional or complacent. They generally don’t have enough time, they have too few customers, recruitment is difficult, and they are overcome by self-limiting beliefs and their fixed mindset.
As an entrepreneur, you must always be thinking about reinventing…
The most important trait startups should look for when hiring
Startup recruiting is challenging, have a clear understanding of the types of people that will make your company successful.
In turbulent times, hiring becomes more important than ever. For startups, hiring can become a huge vulnerability because one bad hire can have a ripple effect throughout an organization. The Department of Labor stated…
Why hiring a chief-of-staff could be a game-changer for your startup
It may be the early hire you need to stay afloat.
For many, the position of chief-of-staff is associated with politics. Although the position has started to gain traction in large corporate businesses more recently, there’s yet another type of company where a chief-of-staff can have a lasting and meaningful impact: startups…
How your small business can take down goliath
You think it’s hard getting to the top? Try staying there.
The accelerated churn rate of the S&P 500 indicates that at least half of today’s top U.S. companies will get replaced by someone new over the next decade. That is a mind-boggling market value of $13.5 trillion up for grabs. And the craziest part is who replaces the old market leaders…