10 life lessons that apply to entrepreneurship
One of the best parts of being an entrepreneur is how many interesting people you meet and learn from on a daily basis. Recently, I interviewed public relations expert Roshann...
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The business benefits of taking a daily stroll
Like many companies, we're always trying to be more productive and a little bit more health conscious while at work. A couple of months ago, I read that Stanford recently...
Create value for your business with advice from Dale Carnegie
I've always been inspired by the teachings of Dale Carnegie. For more than 60 years, Carnegie's book, "How to Win Friends and Influence People," has been devoutly read by thousands...
The case for calling it quits at noon every day
When it comes to wasting time in front of a computer, I'm a triple black belt. Over the last six years of working for myself, I've wasted not just hours...
Humor can help ease pressure among startup employees
As a leader of a fast-growth company or startup, you will find many things working against progress. It could be money, a weak talent pool, shifts in the marketplace, a...
12 ways to vet potential investors, VC firms
Q: What is one way you vet potential investors and venture capital firms? A: View profiles on TheFunded.com. "TheFunded.com is a great resource for learning about investors and venture capital...
What you need to know before developing your dream app
In the movie "Baby Mama," Dax Shepard plays Carl, a quirky man who calls himself an "inventor-slash-entrepreneur." When Carl meets Tina Fey's character, he laments that he hasn't yet hit...
What TED talk speakers teach us about presenting
Whether you're giving a boardroom presentation, an elevator pitch or a conference speech, you have to know how to surprise and delight your audience. I call this the "wow" factor....
7 ways small companies build credibility with customers
Q: Our company is very small and new, but we want to appear larger. What is one thing we can do to build credibility with customers? A: Take on a...
4 ways startup founders can empower employees
When I started my business several years ago, I found myself trying to control every aspect of the day-to-day. I micromanaged my team and refused to let them use their...