Finance
Hacking Shark Investors: The Ultimate Pitch Guide
What’s the difference between a shark and any other fish in the sea? Ever think about that? Sharks come in all sizes and shapes with over 450 different species on the earth. The smallest is…
3 More Important Ways to Build a Strong Financial Foundation for Your New Business
Your first month of business can be the most stressful and harried time as a business owner — you likely have a to-do list a mile long, and are losing sleep at night with all…
3 Important Ways to Build a Strong Financial Foundation for Your New Business
So many Americans dream of starting their own business. Being your own boss, pursuing your passion and the freedom and independence that it brings is priceless. We’ve all had that moment where we’ve considered how…
Why You Need to Track Your Business Mileage
The most successful small business owners share a few common traits — they work really hard, they get a little bit of luck and they work smart. One smart thing to do is to make…
Walmart Acquired ModCloth But Left Customers Unhappy
The news of Walmart acquiring clothing and apparel giant ModCloth has spread like wildfire. Skeptics and industry leaders have shown mixed reactions to the news, more so because ModCloth is a favorite brand among fashion…
P2P vs. Line of Credit: Avoid the Wrong Funding
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Your Sales Invoice Should Be a Valuable Tool for Your Company
I’m willing to guess that you’ve given some thought about how your communication looks. You probably have nice stationary and many of you also have figured out how to send emails that include your company…
Predictable Revenue
No, this post is not about Aaron Ross’ book, at least directly. It’s about the challenge each sales person and leader faces in achieving their sales goals. How do we create “Predictable Revenue?” This issue…
Searching for Stephs: Identifying the Greats in Early-Stage Startups
At my investment firm, we look for “Stephs” — as in NBA player Steph Curry for the Golden State Warriors. Why? He’s the underdog that no one expected to be great. As the skinny, baby-faced…
How Entrepreneurs Can Save Money Without Penny Pinching
Small businesses may be making great contributions to the U.S. economy, but their financial health is in critical condition. According to a 2016 JPMorgan Chase Institute study, most small businesses only have 27 days’ worth of…