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The best thing that ever happened to Steven Weinreb was losing his job. The exact date was January 7th, 2009, in the middle of an economic downturn that had many qualified and intelligent employees scrambling to find work. Infuriated with corrupted corporations and frustrated by the Government’s tendency to bail out the big guys, Weinreb […]

Taking the lead on a project or assignment can be intimidating—who has the time for all that responsibility? I’ve spent the last ten years building a reputation of leadership and rapid growth, but I started by freeing up my time. Here are three essential strategies I discuss in my upcoming time management book. They will […]

When you’re running a startup out of a shared workspace or even your parent’s garage, it might seem like getting your own office space is light years away. But as your startup grows into a sustainable small business, chances are, you’ll quickly find yourself out-growing your space. Even if you’re feeling a space crunch, you […]

Setting up shop in the Bay Area or Boston might seem necessary for a startup, but there are plenty of good reasons to locate your company somewhere between the two coasts. Maybe even where you already live. When I launched ShortStack a few years ago, it was an offshoot of an existing business I owned. […]

In this new weekly column, Marco Greenberg, a long-time PR and marketing jedi specializing in venture-backed start-ups, will share his experience of the most common mistakes young entrepreneurs make that keep them from getting the love—and the buzz—they so justly deserve. Chapter Seven: Because Your Competitors Are Making You Crazy Some of you might have read, […]

How to keep up with rapid technology change in business. Keeping up with new technology is an ongoing battle but adapting to the newest and most innovative tech trends is a must. Whether you are a budding entrepreneur or C-level executive, it can be difficult to know where and how to invest in technology. However, […]

“The tacos and the whiskey are in the back; we’ll do shots later.” This introduction from Noah Kagan comes as no surprise to me. He comes across exactly as he does in his popular AppSumo emails: funny, convincing and down-to-earth with a blend of confidence. You’d find his background fascinating. Noah was the 30th employee at Facebook, […]

An organization’s success is dependent upon its workplace running smoothly. However, with budget cuts and the challenge of finding and retaining top talent increases, business leaders and their staff are stretched beyond their limits to keep up with daily demands. This challenge signals a need to implement systems and make smart investments that yield better […]

You’re working too hard. I mean it. It’s bad for your health, a strain on your relationship, and the source of most of your anxiety. You probably know all of this already. And you probably already recognize that disconnecting, unplugging, digital detoxing etc. will make you a better and more present friend, parent, partner, or […]