What should entrepreneurs know before raising capital online? Raising startup financing – as a first time or seasoned entrepreneur – is always rollercoaster ride even during best financial times. There has been a lot of debate about the relationship between online and offline fundraising and whether one is more preferable than the other. We at […]

Outsourcing for Small Business The days when only big companies outsourced business operations are long gone. Today, small business outsourcing is an option for entrepreneurs and business owners to reap significant financial and other benefits as well. Small Business Outsourcing Here are key advantages to outsourcing worth considering for your small business. Cost savings  Budgetary […]

Whether you call yourself a hustler, entrepreneur, business owner or serial entrepreneur, we are all after the same thing: the American dream of running and operating a successful business. However, the truth is eight out of 10 businesses fail within the first 18 months of operation. What are the forces that cause a business someone […]

Advice for choosing and getting the most out of your startup’s board members. Building and managing your board effectively becomes a crucial task for startup CEOs as their business grows. We’ve heard so many founder stories about things going awry due to a dysfunctional board member, and having a huge impact on whether that company […]

Using Hashtags For Marketing If you ever need to demonstrate how powerful online marketing is to someone who isn’t technically minded, you can prove it in a single word: hashtag. Even for people who don’t use Twitter or Instagram, hashtags have become unavoidable parts of modern culture. They’re standard branding tools in everything from fast […]

So what are accelerator programs and why should you consider joining one? Startup accelerators can be thought of as “schools for startups,” or better yet, “bootcamps for startups.” Imagine what a University would be like if it was designed for the needs of a startup. It would be shorter in duration, very practical, and help […]

A lot of work goes into getting subscribers so it may be tempting to pat yourself on the back and take a break once you actually bring subscribers in. But the honest truth is that getting customers to opt-in to your emails is only the first step and preventing them from unsubscribing is even more difficult. What […]