Startup
5 Ways to Not Pitch Journalists
When pitching a story to journalists, the quality of the pitch can determine if you see your news in the headlines or it ends up being tossed in the garbage can. Many journalists are bombarded…
How to Effectively Craft a Top-Notch Business Plan
Picture yourself in a place you’ve never been before. The charge on your smartphone goes dead. You don’t have a GPS or map with you, and you have no idea where to turn to ask…
You Were Good at Everything Before Someone Said Otherwise
When we were younger, we felt like anything was possible. We were artists, singers, dancers, scientists, mathematicians, writers, and maybe even the occasional wizard or superhero. Of course, we realized we couldn’t actually move objects…
5 Surprising Truths from a Crowdfunding Advocate
As an advisor to many entrepreneurs, I still hear frequently the irrational exuberance that crowdfunding is the quick alternative for startups that are passed over by overly demanding angels or venture capital investors. In reality,…
How to Choose a Commercial Property for Your Business
There are many factors to consider when choosing the right commercial property for your small business. It can be difficult to please your customers, your employees, and your business associates. For small businesses, location is…
How to Develop a Mindset for Success: Part 2
While trying to succeed in marketing or growing your business, it is essential to develop the right mindset. In the first part of this article, we explained how believing in yourself, cultivating patience, and learning…
3 Steps for Executing a Successful Kickstarter Campaign
We started our journey with Phree in May 2015. Our task was to help the Phree team create maximum buzz and build awareness around their Kickstarter campaign, in the hopes of raising at least $100,000….
5 Venture Capital Tips for Hardware Startups: It’s More Than Just the Product
Hardware startups, like every startup, need capital to get off the ground. But when it comes to getting started, it’s hard to point to a standard operating manual, because the world of hardware startups is…
10 Most Common Business Plan Mistakes, Updated for 2016
Over the weekend, a Quora user asked me to list common mistakes that people make when developing a business plan. I’ve done that post from time to time, and it seemed like a good time…
The Top 6 Franchise Industries Right Now
Where do you start? You’re ready to embrace the freedom and excitement of owning a franchise, but how do you know which one is for you? There are many franchise opportunities available but not all…
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