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At WeWork, hundreds of reasons to celebrate Pride Day

“It’s wonderful that there are tens of thousands of people who march and who spectate the parade who can make our daughter feel like she belongs, no matter who her family is,” says WeWork’s Emily Meyers. Meyers and her family were among the more than 400 people who came out to celebrate New York City’s […]
Foley artist Joanna Fang’s long journey to pride

This is how Joanna Fang describes herself: “I am an Emmy-award winning Foley artist, an avid guitar collector, a Taiwanese American, and also transgender.” In the years she spent “struggling with my body,” she focused on her work as a Foley artist, the person who creates everyday sounds effects for television and movies. To create […]
Top winners at Austin Creator Awards announce ‘we’re hiring’

Austin entrepreneur Robert Olivier says that getting this far hasn’t been easy. “I literally couch surfed, and even spent a few nights sleeping in my car,” says Olivier. “But it was worth it, because it got me to the place that I am now.” That place was on the stage of Austin’s ACL Live at […]
What is bootstrapping in business?

For some, bootstrapping is a hard concept to understand when starting a business. It means you begin with very few resources and use ingenuity to stretch what you do have. It also means investing in your own business without getting money from outside sources, or only getting as little as possible. Figuring out how to […]
Startup failures we can learn from

There’s so much excitement when a startup finally gets off the ground. After months, maybe even years, of hard work, the company finally gets funding and begins the journey to attracting customers and making a profit. But along the way, a million different things can go wrong that could potentially cause the startup to crash […]
How to influence other entrepreneurs

Whether you’re starting out as a new entrepreneur or are well established in your industry, having connections within the world of entrepreneurship is very valuable. It’s not always easy to influence other entrepreneurs in your favor, but with the right skills, you can become a strong influencer who connects with others and develops strong partnerships. […]
When to sell your business

If you’re a business owner, you face a number of challenging tasks and decisions. One of those decisions may be whether to continue as the owner of the business or sell the company and reap the benefits. Selling a business should never be a spur-of-the-moment decision or a decision you make when you’re frustrated and […]
How to sell an app

There is no doubt that we live in an app-driven world. According to the Pew Research Center, over three-quarters of Americans own smartphones now, and these people spend around 90 percent of their phone time using apps rather than mobile browsers. Apps are an integral part of our lives, which leads many creative entrepreneurs to […]
Accepting positive and negative criticism

Learning to accept criticism makes you a better employee and, in time, a better boss
Five mindfulness exercises for your office

Improve your emotional well-being at work by practicing these techniques
How to be mindful at work

Mindfulness in the workplace is as essential as your computer, your desk chair, and your degree. Distractions abound when you aren’t mindful, making it easier to procrastinate but harder to get started on large and small assignments alike. You have to change your behavior to become more focused, as well as the way you behave […]
Ways to incorporate your spirituality at work

Most people spend the majority of their waking hours at work. If you are a spiritual person, it only makes sense that you will want to incorporate the same ideals you apply to the rest of your life to your work life as well. Unfortunately, it often isn’t as simple as that. When you find […]
What to do when you’re unhappy with your job

When you’re unhappy at work, self-reflection, honesty, and action will help you find purpose and fulfillment
Job perks employees actually want

Some of the best job perks are the ones you may not expect
Eight traits of an entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs have an eye for innovative business opportunities and a desire to drive change, but they can also have a range of personality types and come from all kinds of backgrounds. So what defines a great startup founder? Find out which essential skills and characteristics every small business owner needs to become a successful entrepreneur. […]
Stop the disengaged employee

After working hard to build a successful, groundbreaking startup, it might be easy to assume that your team members are as excited about your company as you are. Unfortunately, employee disengagement can arise within even the most dynamic companies. Find out what some of the warning signs are and learn how to fix employee disengagement […]
Teen entrepreneurs you should know about

Success can happen at any age, and teenage entrepreneurs have proven this to be the case. Some successful entrepreneurs aren’t old enough to have their driver’s licenses yet, but this hasn’t held them back from coming up with great ideas and developing them into popular products. Amber Kelley When Amber Kelley was 13 years old […]
When to go to HR for a problem

Some people believe you should only go to human resources when you have a major problem. In theory, small issues or minor changes could be handled internally or looked over. However, there are many instances where employees legally need to alert HR about a change. Furthermore, a problem that seems minor could actually be a […]