Posts Tagged ‘Startup’
Truss Launches in Washington, DC, to Help Startups and Small & Medium Sized Businesses Find Office Space
January 30, Chicago IL — Today Truss announced that its AI-based platform for finding and leasing office space is now available to startups and small & medium sized businesses (SMBs) located in Washington, D.C. Truss’ end-to-end platform significantly simplifies, speeds-up and tailors the office-search process for tenants looking for spaces under 10,000 square feet. Landlords utilizing the new platform…
Read MoreHow to Use a Checklist to Build an Innovative Startup
A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. I wish it was that easy. The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring…
Read More10 Strategies for Managing the Stress of a Startup
One of the most common complaints I hear from entrepreneurs is that they are overwhelmed by the workload and stress of starting their company. Then there are the additional challenges of balancing the demands of family and friends. Having too much on your plate can turn your dream into a nightmare. Some people will tell…
Read MoreStartup Checklist: What Should I Ask My Accountant?
It’s only numbers, right? How hard could it be? Think again. Your choice of an accountant can have a lasting impact on your business, often making the difference between success and failure. If you’re an entrepreneur just launching your first small business, you’ll likely need start-up accounting services, as well as ongoing accounting support to…
Read MoreWhen Making Early Hires at Your Startup, Lean on Your Networks
Hiring your first few employees can often be as hard as choosing your co-founders. Especially in the early days of your startup, when you’re often only months from running out of money, hiring the wrong person can be disastrous. Yet it’s hard to accurately vet potential candidates. Cold job interviews can be an unreliable litmus test for…
Read MoreThe Business Model That Can Get Your Startup Funded
New entrepreneurs are always looking for a shortcut in getting their venture story and plan across to investors, and closing on the funding they need. An effective tool I see used more and more, as a prelude to a more detailed business plan, is the Business Model Canvas, first introduced by Alexander Osterwalder back in 2008. It…
Read MoreHacking 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 8”. The longest 60 feet long. Sharks can only swim forward, sharks keep the ecosystem healthy since they eat diseased…
Read MoreWhat They Don’t Teach You in Business School About Being an Entrepreneur
Here’s something they don’t teach in business school: At some point, starting a company will give you a stomachache. It will be caused by some combination of unrelenting stress, constant uncertainty and too much late night takeout from a greasy Chinese place. Running a business is hard, but it’s not hard like a math test or a marathon.…
Read More4 Immediate Improvements Every Startup Can Make
It is like they say—a thousand startups, a thousand different problems. And then some. Every startup has its own problems and thinking there is a formula that could fix all of them would be foolish. That being said, there are always a few tweaks that can be made which will make any startup function better…
Read More2 Harsh Lessons I’ve Learned from Starting an Online Business (and Failing)
Starting a business and branching out on your own is difficult. Let’s not beat around the bush here. It’s a staggeringly different reality compared to the one so many of us are accustomed to in our comfortable, cozy desk jobs. I’ve always been passionate about online business, especially affiliate marketing. It’s something I discovered at…
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