The Best Startup Decision I Ever Made: 8 Founders Tell All
Sometimes, startups do things right. Check out these eight examples.
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Mon, 3 June 2013
100 AngelList Startups To Watch: How Many Are New To You?
This powerful cross-section of today’s best technology startups is a useful jumping off point for entrepreneurs to find inspiration and…
Wed, 29 May 2013
Forget Sexy, Startups Today Look To Disrupt The Mundane
Not every startup needs to be driven by over-caffeinated developers in San Francisco working on games, social media and photo-sharing…
Tue, 28 May 2013
The Lean Startup Model: Not Just For Startups Any More
The principles of the lean startup pose big challenge to corporate behemoths – but Steve Blank argues that they are now “essential for…
Tue, 21 May 2013
One Startup’s Story: The Evolution Of An Outsourcing Strategy
The key for startups trying to outsource key functions is to find and execute the right strategy at the right time.
Mon, 20 May 2013
6 First-Hand Tips On How Startups Can Cope With Success
When a startup stars to become successful - and outgrows its all-hands-on-deck philosophy - the founder's job is to make sure that the…
Tue, 14 May 2013
8 Ways To Leverage The "I Like To Watch" Ubertrend
Are you ready to take advantage of the increased transparency offered by ubiquitous video recording?
Mon, 13 May 2013
7 Things To Consider Before Selling Your Company
Startup acquisitions often don't go as planned - often because the founders don't know what to expect and how to ensure they're getting…
Thu, 9 May 2013
Going Global At Launch: Tips For Building A Micro-Multinational Startup
In our hyper-competitive global economy, startups are just as likely to find their first customers in Paris, France, as in Paris, Texas.
Tue, 7 May 2013
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Internet Sales Tax: Will It Level The Playing Field... Or Destroy It? [Poll]
A bill that would force Internet retailers to collect sales tax has passed the Senate, but faces a big challenge in the anti-tax…
Mon, 6 May 2013
Remote Work vs. Collaboration: 8 Startups Weigh In
The controversy over Marissa Mayer's decision to ban telecommuting at Yahoo just won't go away. But what about startups? Is remote working…
Fri, 3 May 2013
It's Cool That Staples Now Sells 3D Printers — But You Don't Need One
Despite their appearance in office supply stores, for general office productivity, today's 3D printers are literally a waste of time of time…
How To Staff A Startup With (Almost) No Money
As it turns out, there are plenty of low-cost or no-cost alternatives to get people to work on your startup.
Tue, 30 April 2013
Bootstrapping Your Startup: 7 Hard-Earned Tips From Real Entrepreneurs
Plenty of startups intentionally avoid taking investor cash in an attempt to control the direction of their companies and focusing…
Thu, 25 April 2013
Beta Testing: Where Do You Find Qualified Guinea Pigs?
Beta testing can be a bitch - especially when you're working with complex business technology that doesn't make sense for consumers.
Wed, 24 April 2013
How Hackers Steal Trade Secrets By Targeting Smaller Companies
Verizon's annual data breach investigation finds that Chinese hackers are going after small organizations in order to steal the trade…
Thu, 11 April 2013
5 Reasons Working For a Hot Startup Isn't As Cool As You Think
Consider these warnings before quitting your safe, secure position at a big, established company.
Wed, 10 April 2013
The Innovative Power Of Fiction For Entrepreneurs
A simple suggestion for venture-inclined entrepreneurs looking to spark innovation: Crack open a novel.
Google+ Upgrades Its Google Places Dashboard For Local Businesses
The new Google Places Dashboard matches the Google+ look and feel and adds new features and functionality for small businesses.
Mon, 8 April 2013
What One Man Learned Leaning In With Sheryl Sandberg
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg argues that much workplace discrimination is rooted in gender stereotypes. That came as a…
Thu, 4 April 2013
20-Hour Workdays: 4 Ways To Survive A Startup
Building a company from the ground up requires a type of mania that can border on obsession. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.
Wed, 3 April 2013
The 3 Essential Secrets Of Attracting A Technical Co-Founder
A good technical co-founder doesn’t want to work for you on your idea.
Tue, 26 March 2013
Why The Inventor Of Pong Says We're More Creative Now
New tools and cultural norms are enabling creativity in ways never before possible - if we let them.
Wed, 20 March 2013
How Many Kinds Of Immigrant Visas Does It Take To Staff A Startup?
Until there's a dramatic modification of U.S. immigration policy, foreign entrepreneurs will continue to have to jump through a series of…
