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The most indispensable startup employees share 8 key traits. Here's how to spot them early. More »8 Traits Top Employees Share

The entrepreneurial mind often skews to idealism. Pull out those rose-colored glasses. Optimism signals confidence, abilities, perseverance and positive outcomes. These are clearly the traits startup founders need to get their first customers, funding or boost employee morale. Also, in some situations, confidence even trumps accuracy. Sounds great doesn’t it? I can almost hear the... More »Checks and Imbalances in the Entrepreneurial Mind

I think one of the reasons people just throw themselves into a dead-end job is because they do not consider their future earnings, or at least choose not think about it. Think long and hard how much do you want to be earning in the future. Knowing what limit you’ll be satisfied with highly determines... More »Future V.S Current Earnings

No company can be successful without paying attention to the well-being of their people. But how do you get started? More »How to Start an Employee Wellness Program

Amanda Kaiser and her husband purchased a struggling New Orleans coffee shop in October 2011. After nearly a year in business, Hurricane Isaac hit in August 2012, causing significant property damage that has closed the doors at Avenue Cafe. More »Startup Diaries: Being Young and in Business

Soccerly.com CEO Miguel Ramirez has some choice words for first-time entrepreneurs: "Use your brain first and then your wallet." More »YEC Member Spotlight: Miguel Ramirez, CEO, Soccerly.com

Do you really need a legal agreement for every business relationship you enter into? Lawyer Rachel Rodgers offers her insights. More »How to Know When You Need a Contract

Anyone can be a brilliant coder -- but startups need web developers they can actually trust. More »Hiring a Web Developer? 4 Interpersonal Skills to Look For

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