Effective Networking Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Business networking is one of the most effective ways for a startup founder to find mentors, investors, and even key executive candidates. The prospect of where and how to network,…
Ten Podcasts for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurial creativity can’t thrive in a vacuum. It needs data and knowledge, and constant exposure to new ideas and perspectives. If you spend 100% of your time focusing only on…
Are You a ‘Get It Done’ Entrepreneur?
Any investor will tell you that great business ideas are "dime-a-dozen." Lots of people have great ideas all the time. Most investors feel that a "great" entrepreneur with a "so-so"…
Close More Sales by Wearing Your Customer’s Shoes
Entrepreneurs and sales professionals often think that in order to close more sales faster, you need to focus on refining the sales process. Today's customer, however, is wary of "being…
Don’t Let Technology Block Your View of the Big Picture
The most successful entrepreneurs and executives I have seen are savvy business people first, and experts in their field second. This may seem counter-intuitive to technologists, especially in an era…
Keeping Up With Today’s Networked Customer
Every startup needs to understand that the customer paradigm has dramatically shifted over the past two years with pervasive social networks and smartphones. The customer base is no longer a…
Learn the Startup Ropes as an Early Employee
Making the leap from the corporate world to starting your own company is tough. You can make it easier for yourself by joining an existing startup on the ground floor…
Supercharge Your Corporate Culture
As a company founder, one of your most significant opportunities - and responsibilities - is that you get to define the corporate culture. Once the culture is set, it's difficult…
Growth Opportunities Hiding in Plain Sight
If you stand still, you'll soon see your competitors speeding past you. You need to look constantly for growth opportunities or you'll be left behind. Steven Schussler, author of It’s…
Taking the Leap from Corporate to Startup
People who have spent years climbing the corporate ladder often dream about jumping ship and starting their own venture. The transition from employee to entrepreneur is a tricky move full…