Business Plans Must Cover 10 Essentials
People ask me if they really need ANY business plan when they aren't looking for an outside investor. In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors,…
The Challenges of Finding a Technical Co-Founder
I often hear the qualms of business-smart but non-technical entrepreneurs, wondering if they really have a chance in this high-technology marketplace. I tell them that if their idea or solution…
Perfecting Your Online Persona
With the advent of LinkedIn, Facebook, and dozens of other websites requiring your profile, the old-fashioned written resume is simply an artifact of a hiring practice that is slow to…
Startups Can Do PR Without an Agency
As an entrepreneur, it’s never too early to start selling yourself and your idea. I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern over IP security,…
Keep It Real to Achieve Startup Success
Every entrepreneur wants to know how they can improve their odds on the road to success, and why some entrepreneurs seem to be able to squeeze success out of even…
Reap Rewards with the Right Advisory Board
Every startup faces a myriad of challenges that are well beyond the scope of any founder, so you need a few guiding lights to illuminate the road ahead. These should…
Dance With the Devil: Partnering with Competitors
Companies today are paranoid, afraid that even their friends will steal their business. Yet a creative collaboration with your biggest competitor may be the best opportunity for revenue and survival…
Five Legal Traps Every Entrepreneur Should Avoid
Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of the business. I’m not suggesting that every…
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Daniel Pink's book, Drive, explores some misconceptions about what drives human behaviors. For example, one commonly held belief is that if you provide larger monetary incentives, people will perform better…
Emerging Startup Trends and Terminology
If you are new to the entrepreneurial world of startups, you are likely confused by the terminology of seed-stage, lean startups, micro-VCs, and Super Angels. Don’t be embarrassed, since even…