Startup

Doing business in Amsterdam

6 March, 2017

The Dutch capital’s internationalism, tax breaks and fertile start-up scene make doing business in Amsterdam an attractive option for UK firms seeking an overseas foothold. Experts and business leaders discuss opportunities in the Venice of the north Amid the hasty predictions of London’s decline in the wake of the Brexit vote last June, the New York […]

10 Important Skills Your Social Media Manager Needs in 2017

27 February, 2017

Having someone with the right mix of skills can boost your company’s social media presence. A decade ago, the role of a social media manager might not have even existed. Today, however, almost every company is involved in social media one way or another. Related: 9 Social Media Goals to Set for Your Business A quick […]

Hiring digital talent: What skills & characteristics do startups value?

21 February, 2017

What does it take to build a successful startup? Alongside a simple proposition and a strong vision, the people you employ are a crucial factor in driving success. It’s not always easy to find the right kind of talent, of course. We recently spoke with six executives from the Top 100 Disruptive Brands list – published […]

9 Ways to Recruit the Best Talent for Your Startup

20 February, 2017

These are the strategies you need to know to find and keep the best of the best. Hiring is hard, but hiring for startups can be even harder. As a young company with limited cash flow, hiring the wrong employee can potentially break your startup. Therefore, you have to be very careful with your decisions […]

8 Tips from Entrepreneurs Who Grew Startups into Successful Businesses

17 February, 2017

These eight founders and CEOs have advice for business newbies, so that we can reach success faster and easier than they did. The difference between a startup and a hugely successful business is often a few years (or more!), tons of hard work, a pinch of luck, vision, and timing. The vast majority of successful […]