Essential writing and proofreading tools It is important that startup companies don’t underestimate the importance of their website as it is often the first link to the company that a potential customer will see. A website that is littered with spelling mistakes suggests that the company doesn’t pay attention to detail and that they are […]
Hiring the right team is the one thing you have to get right. Few founders do. A new survey says there’s almost a one in four chance your management team will end up cratering your startup through sheer lack of relevant abilities. That ought to chill the bones of every startup CEO. CB Insights surveyed […]
Launching a startup requires much more than just having a product idea. Initially, it is really challenging for startups to garner consumer attention as they are tight on budget, relatively lesser known or slight public appearance, no relationships with media or press, etc. Not to mention, that the early-stage startups can only employ a few […]
Founder of HR180, Claire Morley-Jones has a wealth of tips and tricks for finding, managing and motivating people. Startups’ meets the HR professional ahead of her Talent Masterclass discussion… From sending out handmade felt hearts as thanks to her employees to building a team guided by strong company values, Claire Morley-Jones doesn’t just advise clients […]
The co-working company’s CEO says the contest is a gesture of goodwill but may also help attract more customers. Unlike most startups, WeWork Cos. doesn’t seem to struggle with raising money. Soon it’ll start spreading some of its cash around to smaller startups, partly in the hopes of luring them to become WeWork customers. The New York-based […]
If you’re trying to market a business in 2017, you almost certainly need some kind of content or social media marketing. There are plenty of effective ways to use content to market small businesses in different industries. And members of our small business community have lots of experience using those different methods. Learn more by […]
The Entrepreneur Insiders network is an online community where the most thoughtful and influential people in America’s startup scene contribute answers to timely questions about entrepreneurship and careers. Today’s answer to the question, “What are some of the biggest misconceptions about startup life?” is written by Phil Schraeder, president and COO of GumGum. Our culture […]
A common dilemma for any startup is ensuring that you have enough time to work on the business rather than simply in the business. In other words, you need to give yourself time to improve how your business works rather than simply living day to day. It’s a reality that the latest “Global Human Capital […]
Instant failure would be better than a long and slow demise from diminishing returns. In a tech startup you can reach a point where your efforts bring diminishing returns. For all the hard work you put in, your customers just won’t bite. That leads to a death spiral, which is worse than failure. You can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
