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Tablelist founder merges nightlife and tech

Reserving table service at a popular nightclub on a bustling Saturday night can seem impossible. Boston-based startup Tablelist, however, aims to make that process easier by giving everyone the chance to get VIP treatment at a click of a button through the app. They’re getting rid of the archaic system of booking tables with promoters […]
Why you should avoid a career in post-production

Is A Post Production Job Right For You? Post production is one of the most challenging facets of the entertainment industry, but it’s also one of the most rewarding. Most people don’t move to Hollywood with stars in their eyes hoping to be a Foley Mixer or a Post Supervisor, but many a passionate film […]
Six productivity hacks that will change your business

In entrepreneurship—and in life—the most valuable commodity is time. There’s never enough of it, and yet a staggering amount is spent doing the mundane tasks that come with running a business day to day. I hate inefficiency, and I loathe wasting time, so I’m always looking for the latest cool gadgets to help me get […]
Your first idea is never going to be perfect

C.J. Cross, founder of The FitBase, has worked in a diverse range of industries before he made the leap into entrepreneurship. We sat down with him for this member spotlight series in Washington D.C. – a series that showcases the individuals behind startups and small businesses. Here’s what he shared: Sports have always been a […]
Choosing the best business entity for your startup

From sole proprietorship to S corporation, here’s what to know

Nine reasons to file your taxes today

Tax season is always an interesting time in people’s financial lives. There’s nothing like reviewing how much you spent, how much you earned, and how much you did or didn’t save, to stir things up in your relationship with money. Read on to learn about the nine reasons to file your taxes today and to hear […]
Three key strategies for pricing your product

When we first launched Ministry of Supply, we sold our Apollo shirt for a whopping $128. Our price for the shirt then moved down to $88, back up to $108 and finally landed on $98. During all of these changes, we talked to our customers a lot about pricing. We watched conversion rate, listened to […]
Sales for scalable startups: ShareholderApp perfects their process for launch

Welcome back! This is the first installment of Skaled’s series “Sales for Scalable Startups”, where they break down how they helped individual startups with sales and business development. If you missed their introduction on the importance of developing a sales process, read here. ShareholderApp understands today’s need for mobile communication. For public companies across global equity […]
Top five mistakes entrepreneurs make when filing their own trademark applications

Entrepreneurs often choose not to spend money on legal fees as they are launching their businesses. Understandably, budgets are tight in a company’s early days, and when faced with the choice of spending money on a trademark lawyer or on product development, product development usually (and with good reason) wins.  This results in many individuals […]
Four reasons why startups should never stop learning

No surprise here – the world is changing fast. This is especially true in the startup world, where competition is increasing as timelines shrink. That’s why it’s more important than ever to be on top of your game. Or better yet, on top of several games at once. Yes, today’s most-successful entrepreneurs have multiple skills […]