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Our lives and thereby our startups are based on the decisions we make -- but more importantly, on the questions we ask. Are you asking the right question of yourself today?
Conventional wisdom says starting up with a family member is dangerous territory, but 9 Clouds co-founder John Meyer (and his "brofounder") have found the opposite to be true.
Advice is one of the most valuable assets an entrepreneur can get -- yet most of us are terrible at asking for it, and even worse at returning the favor.
Keeping clients happy, rather than implementing computers and automation for customer service tactics, will provide what no device can: a personal touch.
Most early-stage startups use equity to attract and keep talented workers. Here are five reasons why providing restricted stock is more effective than stock options.
If purchasing a new website seems daunting, you're not alone. Matt Mickiewicz (of Flippa, 99designs and Sitepoint fame) shares three ways to make sure you're doing your due diligence first. More »Look Under the Hood: 3 Rules for Buying a Website
When someone says "Apple," do you think of fruit -- or one of the most legendary brands of our time? Mark Cenicola offers tips on how to build your personal brand to complement your company (and vice versa).
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