Earth Day is upon us. Which means it’s once again time to pay homage to Mother Nature by swapping out inefficient light bulbs and adopting rain forests. But as you get back to work after hitting that “green” happy hour, are there even more ways to help the environment while building your business. One way […]

Have you ever noticed how many times a week you say “yes” to a person or project– only to end up regretting your decision?  Of those commitments, how many were actually in line with your business priorities? If you lack standards or fear rejection, it can come at a high cost: missed milestones, losing clients, […]

Who should be on my board? What types of actions should they be approving? These are common questions that small businesses ask themselves as they grow. A board of directors has the ultimate authority to direct the management of the business and affairs of the company. Legally, the board will authorize the issuance of stock, […]

I’ve been spoiled throughout my career of building teams in large tech companies. I’ve had all the luxuries: infinite resources, time, and large pools of qualified candidates. At Google, we always had a steady stream of graduates from top schools flowing into the organization in entry-level positions. When it came time to build a new […]

“Sound mind, sound body.” In college, this meant maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA and partying as much as possible – all while staying in shape. My experience in a fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) helped me live out this motto. I focused on my studies, and I worked out often to stay in shape […]

Facebook contests are ubiquitous. Scroll your News Feed for more than 10 seconds and there’s a good chance you’ll be prompted to enter one. While contests drive tons of Facebook traffic for many brands, especially those in retail and travel, B2Bs have a harder time figuring out how to make them work. Businesses that are […]

Although chaos isn’t a word that startups want married to their businesses, sometimes I feel that they go hand-in-hand: The product or concept is constantly iterating, roles aren’t always defined, and small teams typically carry the workload of ones twice their size. With team members wearing multiple hats and juggling tasks, it’s important to know […]

The golden age of the multi-billion dollar businesses may well be behind us. Startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are armed with more resources and investment opportunities than ever before. The freelancers and entrepreneurs who work for them are also learning that they can have a place at the business table without being crowded […]