Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful European capitals, but at the same time it’s also one of the most thriving economical center in the old continent as well. More and more startups are appearing each day in Amsterdam, however only some of them have managed to stand out thanks to their diversity and unique […]
Starting a business somewhere involves lots of activities and tasks to do. It includes choosing the best place which you think your start up business will grow and progress faster. The place or the location that you plan to start your business should give you opportunities to provide the needs of your future customers. Good […]
Are two heads really better than one? In some ways, the answer is undoubtedly yes, but taking on someone to help you run your business has its downsides as well. Here we look at the advantages and disadvantages of having a business partner. Advantages Finance No business can survive without funds. Securing access to start-up […]
Original post by SHARON WIENBAR via Entrepreneur Angels, venture capitalists, private equity firms and mutual funds all evaluate investments on the same four basic criteria. At the various stages of a company’s evolution from brilliant-insight baby to billion-dollar behemoth, those investors will weigh your attributes differently. When you pitch your company for funding, focus on these four topics: […]
By Conrad Ford, Fundingoptions There could be a number of reasons as to why you might need to write a comprehensive business plan, whether this is at the start of your company’s life or at a later date: • Making a loan application • Seeking investment • Seeking to acquire a company • Seeking a major contract […]
Original post by constantcontact Few people are as passionate about small business success as Melinda Emerson, aka SmallBizLady. Melinda is the founder of The Quintessence Group and consults with Fortune 500 companies and small businesses on social media strategy and content development. She authored the book “Become your Own Boss in 12 Months” and writes for the New […]
Is it a cool place to work? Before benefits, before travel time, before even salary, one of the first questions any hiring manager will hear from a young, talented tech startup recruit is if the job they’re offering is at a cool workplace. Aside from employee consideration, flexible scheduling, good money and a familial atmosphere, […]
By Michelle Cook Avocado oil cocktails. Chocolate cauliflower. Fork-and-knife peanut butter and jelly. According to Huffington Post Canada, foodies can expect some exciting new dining developments in 2014. For restaurant owners, even bigger changes are happening behind the scenes. Recent technological developments will change the way that the food industry is run forever, specifically in four […]
Original post by Jason Hesse , TechCityNews What it’s like to work at Busuu While busuu is the world’s largest social network for language learning, with 35 million registered users across the globe, it is run entirely by a staff of 30. Small company, big impact. Busuu only relocated its office to London in late 2012, moving from […]
Original post by Seth Fiegerman via Mashable Before Jeffrey Raider and Andy Katz-Mayfield even launched Harry’s, an online service for men’s grooming products, they had their eyes set on a first acquisition. The pair wanted to buy an old German razor factory for $100 million. That isn’t how most new startups operate, but then again this wasn’t Raider’s […]
Motorola developed Six Sigma, a strategy that allows manufacturers to create products that are 99.9999998 percent defect free, in 1981. However, it wasn’t until the mid-1990s that the strategy was popularized and mainstreamed by General. There is no exact protocol behind the concept, but Six Sigma instead is a collection of tools, resources, and strategies […]
Original post by Ryan Pinkham via constantcontact Here at Constant Contact, we never miss a chance to celebrate the success of our customers. Their success is not only an inspiration to us, but it’s also an opportunity to teach and inspire other business owners who are looking for new ways to do more business. As we move into the […]
