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4 Ways To Adopt A Learner Mindset And Become A Stronger Leader
Learning should not end when you leave school, says Farbood Nivi is CEO of Learnist. Letting your curiosity fizzle out and settling into the debilitating knower mindset can put your business at risk of plateauing.
Will Your Startup Fail? Here’s How You Can Tell
Why would a well-funded startup company fail? There are dozens of reasons. Knowing what these reasons are can help you make adjustments in your business, so that you and your startup can become successful.
4 Reasons Why Starting Your Own Business May Be The Best Option For Foreign...
The United States is the Land of Opportunity for many. This includes the almost 820,000 foreign students who were enrolled in US universities in 2013. Serhat Pala, President and founder of RhinoForce explains why starting a business in the US may be a good option for many of these foreign students.
6 Accounting Tips For Startups
Accounting probably doesn't excite you as much as the other components of the business, but it's an essential puzzle piece in the landscape of your startup.
How To Finance A Small Business
Fortunately, today's world offers many ways for entrepreneurs to get financing for small business ventures. Here are some ways for you to finance a small business.
3 Tips For Funding Your Small Business
While raising startup capital likely won’t be easy, here are some tips from Hunter Hoffmann, Head of US Communications at Hiscox Small Business Insurance to help you get funding for your small business.
“Tell Me About Yourself”: How To Put Together A 90-Second Answer To This Interview...
Sure, you're the ultimate authority on yourself, but coming up with an informative yet succinct summary of who you are can be surprisingly difficult — especially during a stressful job interview. Here, Peter K. Studner shares a formula that will help you craft an articulate pitch.
The Trick To Balancing Student Debt And Retirement Planning
How can a graduating student, or someone with credit card debt or mortgages to pay, balance paying their dues and planning for their future?
25 Tricky Interview Questions And How To Answer Them
The interview is the most important part of your job search. Here, Peter K. Studner spotlights 25 common interview questions that tend to trip up candidates — and reviews how to answer them to your advantage.
5 Biggest Stumbling Blocks For Starting A New Business
The probability of a new business failing is pretty high, as many impending stumbling blocks appear to stand in the way. Here are five problems you'd do best to sidestep.
There Has Never Been A Better Time To Fail Fast Or Win Big
If you have ambitions about creating a startup, then do it now, says Bernhard Schroeder, author of "Fail Fast or Win Big: The Start-Up Plan for Starting Now". The keys to moving fast are to know a few basics even if you have no idea today for a startup company. Here is what he believes might be three things to make you think, and perhaps do.
10 Important Non-Technical Traits That Every Developer Should Possess
Hiring a developer isn't just about finding someone with the right technical skills - non-technical traits are also important. Philip Acuña asks several startup CEOs to share some of the most important non-technical traits that every developer should have.
5 Crucial Steps To Becoming A Savvy Entrepreneur
If you’ve crossed over into entrepreneurship it’s time to get serious, says Donny Gamble Jr., founder of Personalincome.org. He lists down five items you need to address in order to get yourself up to speed as a newbie.
Reaching For New Heights: Check Out These Outdoors Business Startup Ideas
If you want to start a new business but hate the idea of sitting behind a desk all the time, this blog post is for you.
Tips For Successful Networking In The Creative Industry
With the job market as competitive as it is, finding a place of employment within the creative industry is no longer as easy as getting good grades in school, completing one internship, and nailing your first interview. Pierre Drescher, co-founder of The Creative Loft, offers a few simple ways to not only network with others in your field, but to make yourself stand out in a crowd of other job seekers as well.
5 Pointless Resume Practices Salespeople Should Avoid
Using tired old resume tips could be keeping yours at the bottom of the stack. Here are five outdated resume practices you should ban from your sales resume, as shared by Robyn Melhuish of MedReps.com.
Before You Start Your New Business, Ask Yourself These Essential Questions
Many businesses fail within their first year. The reason for this is a complete lack of planning. We’ve compiled a list of questions to ask yourself before you jump into your new business.
5 Tips for Those Starting Their First Business Venture
What do you really need to know when starting your first business venture? Here are some tips that have proven invaluable to many successful and experienced small business owners.
10 Things All Budding Entrepreneurs Should Do
Fancy yourself a budding entrepreneur? Make sure you tick off everything on this checklist.
Freelancing – A Prelude To Entrepreneurship
Freelancing isn't new to this generation – it has been around for a while. Only time will tell whether or not it can take up a larger share of the services market, says Soumik Roy.
Why You Should Meet With Your Job References
During a job search, references are every bit as important as a sharp résumé and strong interview. Here, Peter K. Studner shares five important things to do when organizing your references.
5 Common Mistakes Startups Make
If you’re looking for tips on how to start a successful online business, whether it will be a full-time or part time online business, you’ll need to beware of some of the common mistakes that startups make. Tommy Bjorn, founder of Secondonlineincome.com, highlights 5 of them.
Lessons From 2014’s Most Popular Kickstarter Projects To Get Your Startup Funded
There’s no science to a successful Kickstarter campaign. However, by following the examples set by a few of the most influential campaigns of 2014, you can get off to the right start, says Ali Lawrence.
Skills In Demand: The Fast Track To Becoming A Business Analyst
One of the most rewarding careers in the world is probably a career you’ve never heard of - a business analyst. Chandana Das explains how to get started down that path.
6 Important Steps To Consider When Starting A Business
Starting a business can be an exciting prospect. For many people, it might be their lifelong dream. Here are six important steps you will need to consider when starting a business.
Are You Ready To Open Your Business’s Doors?
One of the biggest mistakes companies make is opening their door to the public too soon. Before you light up the OPEN sign, make sure you’re ready for business by using this simple checklist.
11 Essential Things Every Startup Needs
Starting up a new business from scratch can be scary. Here are the 11 essentials we think startups shouldn’t be without.
5 Unusual Start-Up Ideas For The Driven Entrepreneur
In the ever-changing, always-evolving world of entrepreneurship, one hard truth remains consistent: you have to be different to be successful. Here are five unusual ideas you can consider.
[Infographic] Why Running A Company Is The New Retirement
When it comes to entrepreneurship, old is the new young. Here's an infographic that shows us how age doesn't quite matter when it comes to starting or running a business, and highlights a few older entrepreneurs who have made their mark on society.