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One of the hardest but most exciting things about being a young entrepreneur, first-time business owner or even a startup manager is the hiring process. But there are a few things you have to think about before green-lighting a new startup employee, especially in the earliest stages of starting up. Here are 3 questions to... More »3 Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring for Your Startup

During my years as a full-time journo, I crossed paths with many a startup technology venture that claimed to be operating in so-called stealth mode. It was the early 2000s, before the process of getting technology to market was as socially enabled as it is now, and startup CEOs seemed to consider it hip and... More »If You’re so Afraid of Spilling the Beans That No One Knows You Have Any …

Question: What are some ideas for financing your new startup — without bank loans? Question by: Ashley Blend Your Product With Consultancy “Many successful “startups” were actually consultancies that went into product building (37signals, MetaLab, etc.). Use consulting to pay for the development of your products. You’ll never have to go into debt, and if... More »11 Ideas for Financing Your New Company

Starting your own business often means thankless hours, measly pay and the stress of being at the helm. Yet entrepreneurs report greater job satisfaction than their employed counterparts. Here's why. More »Why Entrepreneurs Choose Freedom Over Money

Want to sell more than the competition? Be more transparent with prospects from the get-go. More »4 Ways to Sell More Than the Competition

Your biggest break can come from never quitting. Being at the right place at the right time can only happen when you keep moving toward the next opportunity. Arthur Pine Have you been dreaming about becoming self-employed, but feel that you do not have the money, the time, the knowledge, or the skills to get... More »Beware of Self-Employment Myths

Gary Vaynerchuk taught Web Smith two key lessons: one interaction can change your trajectory, so take it seriously -- and give before you ask. More »YEC Member Spotlight: Web Smith, Co-Founder of Mizzen+Main

After starting a business twice, and having the dating life cycle of a domestic cockroach, I have come to realize the startling similarities of both endeavors. Entrepreneurship and dating really have the same process and goal, learning and continuously improving all in hopes of finding true love. Some of us were born God’s gift to women... More »Why Entrepreneurship and Dating are the Same

It was a stage packed with million-dollar ideas – and a man who helped bring them to life. And the topic was awesome. The founders of three of the tech world’s hottest startups joined Marc Andreessen, inventor-turned-investor, to discuss what it takes to create “awesome” in a rapidly evolving world. Their wide-ranging discussion was part... More »Creating Awesome: Three Startups Tell How it’s Done

Got old business content just sitting around? Use these 7 simple steps to optimize your blog content for search. More »7 Easy Steps to Optimize Your Business Blog Posts

You’ve got an idea for something BIG. It’s original, exciting, and guaranteed to shake things up. So what’s holding you back? Funding. You don’t have it, and you know you can’t get your idea off the ground without it. Dipping into your own savings may be a possibility, as is asking friends and family for... More »Five Ways to Finance Your Startup

If you’re running an early-stage startup, chances are there are some knowledge gaps in your core team. You may be strong on the technical side or a product whiz, but what about financial strategy, administration, HR? Are you prepared to manage the day-to-day of your startup, from recruiting new talent to bookkeeping to financial planning?... More »3 Key Startup Jobs to Outsource