If culture is the source of service, as Nick Friedman believes, then the question for CEOs is this: How do you create a winning company culture on day 1?
The last thing a startup founder needs is a team member who doesn’t play to win. Here’s how to spot (and keep) positive, productive talent in your company.
It’s not easy balancing the stress of being CEO with leading a normal, productive life — but these YEC women manage to balance startup work with a little fun.
Kiasu is a concept from the Hokkien Chinese dialect that means “fear of losing.” Singaporeans often describe themselves this way, and “it goes deep into the culture,” said Hugh Mason, cofounder of the Joyful Frog Digital Incubator (JFDI).
If you’re a brick-and-mortar retailer thinking about offering a complimentary online store, read these tips before you launch a new e-commerce site.
Where do the most disruptive ideas start? More often than not, far outside the industry mainstream. Here’s why.
These 9 female CEOs and startup founders are paving the way for a new generation of young entrepreneurs in gutsy, unexpected ways.
Running a business and consulting are very different. For Allie Siarto, these 5 lessons were crucial to her new company’s success — and to her own journey as a leader.
From Jersey Shore to Dragon’s Den, these 16 reality TV shows are chock-full of startup lessons, hilarious mishaps and hard-earned business advice.
Entrepreneurs always want to save money, but legal websites are not the same as lawyers. Lawyer Peter Minton shares 4 reasons to be cautious about going the cheaper route.
Knowing when it’s time to fire can be as complicated as knowing who to hire. 12 YEC members identify the “last straw” signs you need to watch out for.
Resumes and cover letters only reveal so much about a potential hire. Throw some of these quirky questions from YEC members to truly get to know your next job applicant.
In today’s competitive business world, human resources shouldn’t be an afterthought. HR should be a core part of your business strategy if you want to retain top talent.
Hey job seekers, if you want to work for a cutting-edge like Livingsocial or Airbnb, an ordinary resume won’t make the cut. So how DO you catch a top entrepreneur’s hiring eye?
How will your business be affected by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act? EarnMBA and Fundable break down crowdfunding in this infographic.
Internships give college students hands-on experience and your team some relief for free — but you have to be ready to give them value in return. Here are 13 signs your team is ready.
Short-term startup success may pay the bills, but it’s a long-term perspective that truly pays off — a fact worth reflecting on during those rare moments of downtime.
With Gen Y taking over the startup world, traditionally structured staff meetings just don’t cut it. Try these techniques to keep your team meetings productive — and fun!
A Community Manager can make or break your brand — but it’s hard for to hire for this relatively new position. What, exactly, do CMs need to succeed?
Great salesmanship can wow any client, no matter how new your startup is. Jun Loayza shares a few tips from the trenches.
