Startup
The Home Office Revolution
Many employers have placed a special emphasis on workplace flexibility, understanding that many jobs can be done from anywhere. Small businesses, in particularly, are more likely to allow employees to work from home, at least some of the time.
Make Your Business Welcoming to Customers
Have you ever walked into an office or small business environment and immediately felt uncomfortable? You just wanted to conduct your business as quickly as possible and get out of there.
The CBA’s of Life and Business
Our main motivation is happiness. Defined by Harry Brown as “the mental feeling of well-being” it is understood differently by each individual. People make decisions based on what they believe has the best chances of bringing them happiness … within the limited choices they have.
When So-Called Experts Say Don’t Do a Business Plan…
Don’t do a long static formal business plan. Do a lean, just-big-enough business plan. Deal with it as a constantly-renewing latest version, with a shelf life of a few weeks at most.
The 3 Stages of Successful Fundraising
Fundraising: Love it or hate it, unless you are independently wealthy, it’s key to the success of your new startup. When done right, it can lead to lucrative partnerships with angel investors and venture capitalists. Luckily, in my experience, the process of fundraising is always similar. The following steps were most crucial in raising each of my initial angel rounds.
Do You Have What It Takes to Become a CEO?
What makes a CEO? From educational backgrounds, to work experience, and personality traits, this infographic looks at the magic formula that makes a successful CEO, whether you run a small business or a large corporation.
Does the Franchisor’s Web Presence Help You or Hurt You?
When you’re choosing the best franchises for your review, you’ll do plenty of research, including online research about the franchise. When you look at the franchisor’s website, though, you may need to look at it from two different points of view.
Why Tax Breaks Could Be the Key to Startup Success
Caps often limit how much entrepreneurs can deduct in a year, and every dollar counts in the startup space. If the following tax-break options were available, many more startups could survive the competitive entrepreneurial landscape.
5 Qualities That Power Up a Weak Brand Voice
Too many startups treat their brand voice like the redheaded stepchild of brand-defining efforts. If you have great qualities on your side, such as a pristine website and ubiquitous social media involvement, sometimes it’s difficult to even notice or care that your voice isn’t fully defined and confident.
Little-Known Startup Cities Around the World
Looking for a place to start your business? Everyone thinks of Silicon Valley thanks to its dominance in the tech industry, but there are so many places that are great for startups. This infographic from WhoIsHostingThis looks at some of the top startup cities around the US and the world.
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