Startup
Good Data Debunking Popular Startup Myths
Contrary to popular startup myths and misunderstanding, tech founders aren’t mainly younger than 30. They are generally well educated, not dropouts. They tend to start up where they are, instead of moving to Silicon Valley or…
Careful About Equity and Options in Early Stage Businesses
This post is longer than usual. For those negotiating equity allocations it covers some of the most complex issues to address in the process. I just couldn’t reduce it to far fewer words… Dave Here…
5 Signs a Potential Partner Could Hurt Your Business
Starting a business venture with a friend sounds like a great plan—what could go wrong? If they’ve been a loyal friend and a positive influence on your life, why wouldn’t they do the same for…
7 Ways Your Small Business Can Thrive Without Venture Capital
As you read about one startup after another scoring a round of funding, you may have pondered what it means for you to say “enough with the bootstrapping.” The world may call it a bold…
Want to Change the World? Read These 7 Books
There is nothing easy about trying to make real change in the world. Furthermore — there’s nothing easy about changing your career, following your dreams, starting a small business, or even simply admitting to yourself that it’s time…
Do I Need a Business License? Here’s How to Find Out
America loves small business. As a society, we lionize startups and entrepreneurs. And the United States has one of the world’s most business-friendly governments, with less red tape and more flexibility than most industrialized countries….
Startup Marketing Should Skip Traditional Advertising
The power and influence of paid media advertising, including print ads, TV commercials, radio, and even online digital campaigns is waning, in favor of unpaid earned and owned messaging from your website, social media, key…
The Case for Lower Case: A Rebranding Conundrum
Ever wondered if having your brand name written in lower case on your logo is appropriate? Logo design can come with a few challenges when it comes to creativity. Often, companies are predisposed to certain design…
Is a Home-Based Franchise Right for You?
Have you been thinking about exploring home-based business ideas? If you have found yourself dreaming of working from home, there’s a franchise for that. It’s easy to see why having a home-based business is attractive,…
Opening a Restaurant? Know Your Business Financing Options
The restaurant and foodservice industries can be called completely unique without exaggeration. People who haven’t had experience working in a restaurant have a hard time seeing how difficult it can be to find a concept…