Page 242 – Ideas

Last In First Out. Reverse chronological order. Archiving everything and starting with a blank slate. When it comes to taming email clutter and achieving the elusive inbox zero, I’ve tried every trick in the book. I’ve combed through countless articles, downloaded multiple apps, and installed plugins like Boomerang and Unroll.me. Despite all these suggestions and […]

Starting a non-profit? Great advice from the pros

When Aunna Wilson visited India, she was shocked to find that some young girls in rural areas are forced to stay home from school because of social taboos surrounding their periods. They are never given a proper education about changes occurring in their bodies. Wilson decided to do something about it. She traveled back to […]

Time is money: Hiring a creative agency versus a freelance designer

“How much is this going to cost?” is probably what every CEO I have ever presented a design or marketing proposal to has asked. So dressed in numbers and spreadsheets like belts of ammunition, I’ve learned to adjust how I talk to head honchos. After all, it’s an understandable question. To a newcomer, trying to […]

From startup to ‘Startup U’: How one founder landed a reality show

Many entrepreneurs dream of their moment in the spotlight, but for 23-year-old Sharon Winter, that dream became a reality when she was tapped to star in Startup U. “When I got there, I didn’t really know what to expect,” Winter says about her stint on the ABC Family reality series, which premieres August 11. “I […]

The power of panels: Garth Holsinger keeps tech conversations moving

Garth Holsinger specializes in connections, the type that don’t get made every day. The cultural canyon between the traditional brick-and-mortar and the startup world is vast, so Holsinger and his Big Brand Week team are bridging those two worlds through a series of events. And between the resources of larger businesses and the hunger of […]

On the road again? Seven ways to maximize work travel

Being able to travel whenever or wherever is one of the greatest benefits of running your own business (or working for a business that provides that option). But even if you have the proper systems in place—such as using great apps for staying in touch and surrounding yourself with a strong team—travel can be tough […]

Get That Cool Job: photographer

Steven Arbiv, a Los Angeles-based photographer, didn’t start out his career in this field. After spending 10 years as an opto-mechanical engineer, he decided to become a full-time photographer in 2010. Since making the switch, Arbiv says he hasn’t regretted it for a moment. “Photography has brought me the ability to make people happy,” says […]

Five things entrepreneurs can learn from ‘The Bachelorette’

Every summer, over 7 million viewers tune in to The Bachelorette, that guilty pleasure that everyone loves, but denies being emotionally invested in. Yes, The Bachelorette might be full of drama, heartbreak, and beyond cheesy musical underscoring, but there actually are some valuable takeaways. Believe it or not, starting a company has a lot in […]

First Hour: A Morning with Sircle’s Founder Adam Brown

First Hour: A morning with Sircle Media’s founder Adam Brown

Adam Brown is a specialist in what might be considered one of the hardest writing styles imaginable: a relatable human being on social media. As the founder of social media strategy firm Sircle, Brown told Creator that one of his favorite parts of his job is getting “to play entrepreneur on various projects daily.” Below, […]

These five sci-fi characters will make you a better leader

One of the main joys of science fiction is how it can give a fresh set of eyes to the regular day-to-day. By placing its protagonists in bizarre situations, readers recognize their own lives, with a twist. But strong sci-fi characters don’t just provide a more entertaining version of reality. They actually help us recognize […]

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