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All rights reserved Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00:30 -0400 5 http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/partner/young-entrepreneur-council/ http://l.yimg.com/a/i/brand/purplelogo/base/us.gif This five-step guide walks you through exactly what you need to think about when creating a startup budget.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/5-steps-calculating-startup-costs-000030667--finance.htmlThu, 23 May 2013 20:00:30 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/5-steps-calculating-startup-costs-000030667--financeSplashPost's Thomas Kjeldgaard puts his users' happiness above all else.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/yec-member-spotlight-thomas-kjeldgaard-ceo-founder-splashpost-150059110--finance.htmlThu, 23 May 2013 11:00:59 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/yec-member-spotlight-thomas-kjeldgaard-ceo-founder-splashpost-150059110--financeThe most indispensable startup employees share 8 key traits. Here's how to spot them early.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/8-traits-top-employees-share-000055761--finance.htmlWed, 22 May 2013 20:00:55 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/8-traits-top-employees-share-000055761--financeNo company can be successful without paying attention to the well-being of their people. But how do you get started?http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/start-employee-wellness-program-000033288--finance.htmlTue, 21 May 2013 20:00:33 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/start-employee-wellness-program-000033288--financeSoccerly.com CEO Miguel Ramirez has some choice words for first-time entrepreneurs: "Use your brain first and then your wallet."http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/yec-member-spotlight-miguel-ramirez-ceo-soccerly-com-150009514--finance.htmlTue, 21 May 2013 11:00:09 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/yec-member-spotlight-miguel-ramirez-ceo-soccerly-com-150009514--financeDo you really need a legal agreement for every business relationship you enter into? Lawyer Rachel Rodgers offers her insights.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/know-contract-000052832--finance.htmlMon, 20 May 2013 20:00:52 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/know-contract-000052832--financeAnyone can be a brilliant coder -- but startups need web developers they can actually trust.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/hiring-developer-4-interpersonal-skills-look-115936200--finance.htmlMon, 20 May 2013 07:59:36 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/hiring-developer-4-interpersonal-skills-look-115936200--financeWant to sell more than the competition? Be more transparent with prospects from the get-go.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/4-ways-sell-more-competition-000058376--finance.htmlThu, 16 May 2013 20:00:58 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/4-ways-sell-more-competition-000058376--financeGary Vaynerchuk taught Web Smith two key lessons: one interaction can change your trajectory, so take it seriously -- and give before you ask.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/yec-member-spotlight-smith-co-founder-mizzen-main-150021248--finance.htmlThu, 16 May 2013 11:00:21 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/yec-member-spotlight-smith-co-founder-mizzen-main-150021248--financeGot old business content just sitting around? Use these 7 simple steps to optimize your blog content for search.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/7-easy-steps-optimize-business-blog-posts-000012673--finance.htmlWed, 15 May 2013 20:00:12 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/7-easy-steps-optimize-business-blog-posts-000012673--financeFranchising a small business is a great way to boost profits and expand quickly.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/8-tips-franchise-small-business-000006090--finance.htmlTue, 14 May 2013 20:00:06 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/8-tips-franchise-small-business-000006090--financeEntrepreneur Brad von Bank puts mission and values above all else in both his for-profit and nonprofit work.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/yec-member-spotlight-brad-von-bank-co-founder-150053880--finance.htmlTue, 14 May 2013 11:00:53 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/yec-member-spotlight-brad-von-bank-co-founder-150053880--financeIn the startup world, people have their own process for requesting email introductions, Alex Schiff learned -- and it really works.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/better-way-ask-email-introduction-000046427--finance.htmlMon, 13 May 2013 20:00:46 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/better-way-ask-email-introduction-000046427--financeFrom how much equity to offer to probationary periods, there are a lot of factors to consider when making an early-stage startup hire.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/3-key-questions-ask-hiring-startup-115902528--finance.htmlMon, 13 May 2013 07:59:02 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/3-key-questions-ask-hiring-startup-115902528--financeOne of your chief roles as a startup leader is to prioritize and communicate what is most important -- and that starts with your values.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/startup-founders-identify-core-values-000041060--finance.htmlThu, 09 May 2013 20:00:41 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/startup-founders-identify-core-values-000041060--financeScripted.com co-founder Ryan Buckley shares the key pivot he and his team made early on that now defines his startup's mission.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/yec-member-spotlight-ryan-buckley-co-founder-coo-150039865--finance.htmlThu, 09 May 2013 11:00:39 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/yec-member-spotlight-ryan-buckley-co-founder-coo-150039865--financeCriticism can be even more motivating to startup founders than unhelpful "advice" from well-meaning sources.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/favorite-startup-wisdom-came-critics-000026060--finance.htmlWed, 08 May 2013 20:00:26 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/favorite-startup-wisdom-came-critics-000026060--financeStartup founders might know their product inside out, but most could do with support in other areas -- namely finance and HR.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/3-key-startup-jobs-outsource-000055147--finance.htmlTue, 07 May 2013 20:00:55 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/3-key-startup-jobs-outsource-000055147--financeBlippar co-founder and CMO Jess Butcher shares her top startup lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/yec-member-spotlight-jess-butcher-cmo-co-founder-150021811--finance.htmlTue, 07 May 2013 11:00:21 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/yec-member-spotlight-jess-butcher-cmo-co-founder-150021811--financeVideo marketing: everybody's doing it. But how do you actually start crafting business videos your customers will care to watch?http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/5-step-beginner-guide-video-marketing-000032656--finance.htmlMon, 06 May 2013 20:00:32 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/5-step-beginner-guide-video-marketing-000032656--financeFrom professional fees to office space, there are plenty of ways you can save your startup cash and reduce overhead.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/7-opportunities-save-startup-expenses-115946477--finance.htmlMon, 06 May 2013 07:59:46 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/7-opportunities-save-startup-expenses-115946477--financeNetworking: everybody's gotta do it, especially entrepreneurs, but we dread it anyway. Here are 16 quick, simple tips to help you become a master networker in no time.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/16-simple-tips-networking-smarter-000032929--finance.htmlThu, 02 May 2013 20:00:32 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/16-simple-tips-networking-smarter-000032929--financeJustin Spring, co-founder of Adept Digital Marketing and BringShare, shares some of the most critical lessons he's learned building two successful businesses.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/yec-member-spotlight-justin-spring-co-founder-bringshare-150012732--finance.htmlThu, 02 May 2013 11:00:12 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/yec-member-spotlight-justin-spring-co-founder-bringshare-150012732--financeYour business website FAQ section is an underrated but powerful way to sell more. Matthew Ackerson shares some copywriting tips for putting yours over the top.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/8-copywriting-tips-killer-business-faq-000007459--finance.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 20:00:07 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/8-copywriting-tips-killer-business-faq-000007459--financeIs your public relations strategy -- and the agency behind it -- completely outdated? John Hall explores 3 reasons why the answer's probably yes (and how to fix it).http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/public-relations-strategy-outdated-000030755--finance.htmlTue, 30 Apr 2013 20:00:30 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/public-relations-strategy-outdated-000030755--financeBe honest: some of your employees and colleagues annoy you. Vanessa Van Edwards explains why -- and how to communicate with "annoying" co-workers with finesse.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/communicate-effectively-annoying-employees-000035294--finance.htmlMon, 29 Apr 2013 20:00:35 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/communicate-effectively-annoying-employees-000035294--financeFinding a venture capitalist (VC) you can live with for the long term is just as important to your company's health as their money.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/venture-capitalist-startup-115916403--finance.htmlMon, 29 Apr 2013 07:59:16 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/venture-capitalist-startup-115916403--financeEntrepreneur Lisa Nicole Bell shares 10 quick but timeless laws for crafting an effective and compelling personal brand.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/10-laws-creating-effective-personal-brand-000026479--finance.htmlThu, 25 Apr 2013 20:00:26 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/10-laws-creating-effective-personal-brand-000026479--financeAdscend Media's Fehzan Ali shares some of his best startup advice -- including the key difference between a great manager and a brilliant entrepreneur.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/yec-member-spotlight-fehzan-ali-co-founder-ceo-150018098--finance.htmlThu, 25 Apr 2013 11:00:18 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/yec-member-spotlight-fehzan-ali-co-founder-ceo-150018098--financeFor online businesses, there are four primary sources of traffic -- and your Internet marketing plan should absolutely include a little of each.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/4-major-categories-business-website-traffic-explained-000003633--finance.htmlWed, 24 Apr 2013 20:00:03 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/4-major-categories-business-website-traffic-explained-000003633--financeLooking for a job? Here are 5 ways to make absolutely sure that when your future employer Googles you, they like what they find.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/job-hunting-5-tips-prepare-social-profiles-employers-000059467.htmlTue, 23 Apr 2013 20:00:59 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/job-hunting-5-tips-prepare-social-profiles-employers-000059467Accomplished social entrepreneur and Dimagi CEO Jonathan Jackson shares some of his best startup advice in this exclusive YEC interview.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/yec-member-spotlight-jonathan-jackson-ceo-dimagi-150023368--finance.htmlTue, 23 Apr 2013 11:00:23 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/yec-member-spotlight-jonathan-jackson-ceo-dimagi-150023368--financeStarting up isn't as glamorous as it looks. It's meticulous, it's hard, and it costs money -- but you can succeed. Mizzen + Main clothing brand co-founder Web Smith tells the other side of the story.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/10-must-read-startup-tips-young-brands-gen-000054006--finance.htmlMon, 22 Apr 2013 20:00:54 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/10-must-read-startup-tips-young-brands-gen-000054006--financeHow do you make an in-person startup event a social media phenomenon? Veteran marketer Alex Frias offers some savvy advice.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/5-tips-integrating-social-media-next-business-event-115919667--finance.htmlMon, 22 Apr 2013 07:59:19 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/5-tips-integrating-social-media-next-business-event-115919667--financeYoung entrepreneurs are often dismissed by doubtful investors and colleagues. Here are 5 ways to show them you're very, very serious.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/5-tips-young-entrepreneurs-want-taken-seriously-000052523--finance.htmlThu, 18 Apr 2013 20:00:52 -0400Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/5-tips-young-entrepreneurs-want-taken-seriously-000052523--financeEthan Austin, GiveForward co-founder, identifies the six most critical stages of the startup life cycle -- and offers some advice for would-be founders who want to make the leap.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/6-startup-stages-entrepreneurs-must-face-130058177.htmlFri, 01 Mar 2013 08:00:58 -0500Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/6-startup-stages-entrepreneurs-must-face-130058177When two or more people begin a business for profit, the company instantly becomes a general partnership. So what happens to your partner -- or you -- when your startup plans go south?http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/protect-yourself-startup-partnership-woes-130039335.htmlThu, 28 Feb 2013 08:00:39 -0500Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/protect-yourself-startup-partnership-woes-130039335No business owner looks forward to bookkeeping, but accounting gets even more complicated if you fall behind. Kirk Simpson offers 5 simple ways to stay on top of your company finances.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/5-easy-tips-simplify-business-accounting-130032336.htmlWed, 27 Feb 2013 08:00:32 -0500Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/5-easy-tips-simplify-business-accounting-130032336Laura Roeder shares 7 tips for getting targeted followers on Pinterest, including staying true to your brand with great content and remembering your Pinterest etiquette.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/7-tips-getting-followers-pinterest-130044427.htmlTue, 26 Feb 2013 08:00:44 -0500Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/7-tips-getting-followers-pinterest-130044427Social promotions like giveaways and sweepstakes are key marketing tools. Make the most of them by ensuring they are simple, engaging, shareable, promoted, and mobile.http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/5-keys-creating-successful-online-promotion-005914160.htmlSun, 24 Feb 2013 19:59:14 -0500Young Entrepreneur Counciladvisor/5-keys-creating-successful-online-promotion-005914160