Startup
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Develop Anxieties That Boost Business
Over the years I’ve helped a good deal of businesses discover their positioning strategy. This strategy works by making the brand the leader in something.
5 Ways to Market if You Don’t Have a Lot of Money
No matter where I speak, who the audience is or even the topic I am supposed to address, this same question comes up: How do you market your business if you don’t have a lot of money?
How to Start a Photography Business
Here are four tips to position your business to make real money (and avoid sleepless nights). You’ll have a business and not just an expensive hobby.
A Startup Goldmine: Combining Healthcare and Technology
Small businesses should be at the forefront of modern technology. Anyone desiring to engage in a successful startup should consider the plethora of technological advances, literally, at our fingertips.









