Category: Expert Advice
30 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs of 2011
It’s that time of year again when we put together our 30 most influential young entrepreneurs list. Last year, the entire list was valued at close to $100billion, this year we lead off with a young entrepreneur who’s company is valued at $100billion alone. Each of these founders and CEOs are running incredible ventures that [...]
Should You Be Paying Yourself More?
A recent article on MSN’s Business on Main covered the topic of paying yourself as a small business owner. It can be a tricky topic for many owners as they try and handle company growth and profits along with their own needs. One key point the article makes is the realization for a small business [...]
8 Tips to Leave Your Day Job and Start Your Business
One of the scariest things to do is drop your day to day nine to five. The paycheck is steady and it comes with a nice health-care package. Lunch with co-workers provides time to unwind and talk about what’s going on in the world. The hours are steady and while it may be demanding, there [...]
10 Ways to Turn Your Business Into a Cash Flow Machine
To say that cash flow is important for any business is simply and understatement. Cash is what keeps your doors open, your lenders happy, and your employees from going on strike. Cash flow is ultimately what your investors want to see, and is what gives your business life. Here are 10 ways that you can [...]
Poll: How Much Money Did You Use to Start Your Business?
The saying goes, “You need to spend money to make money”. So we want to know how much money did you spend right at the start to get your business up and running? How big was your first leap? Let us know in the poll below:
One of the Most Important Things an Entrepreneur Can Do
Every entrepreneur begins from square one at some point. They know they want to be an entrepreneur and they don’t want to continue working for someone else. Around the same time, each person comes up with an idea. This idea is the foundation on which their company will be founded and how they plan to [...]
Stop Pitching! It’s’ NOT Genuine
I’m really sick of these startup pitches. Their businesses are usually miles apart, but listening to their pitches make them sound all the same. It’s so damn generic! “So… how do we solve this?” “With out us…users…would be lost…” “We help grow online communities…to reach their full, potential” “This is a $500…million dollar market…If we [...]
Infographic: 10 Ways to Increase Sales in 2012
Who doesn’t want to increase sales? Every business is looking for an edge and a way to increase their performance. The infographic below goes over 10 ways to help increase your sales this year. Just make sure to go out and try some of the suggestions! Infographic via Truaxis.com
Lessons Anyone Can Take From Their Local Diner
Every town has them (especially the small ones), that one diner that everyone knows about and that has been a part of the community for years and years. You know, the one where you know the waitresses by name and can recite their menu? Ya, that place. Well, I’ve learned a couple lessons from my [...]
An Insider’s Guide: Negotiating with a Business Angel Investor
The Internet is saturated with articles on ‘how to pitch your idea’; ‘how to draft and implement your pitch to perfection’ ad nauseam, but there are simply not enough articles and resources out there on how a relatively inexperienced entrepreneur should deal with hard hitting investors when meeting them to raise external investment for their [...]
