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The Top 5 Regrets Of Entrepreneurs

CEO.com - May 22, 2013

The life of an entrepreneur is both thrilling and exasperating as rookie businessmen and even experienced veterans venture into uncharted territory. While you’ll need the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed, beware of... Read »

7 Steps To Getting Your Visionary Company Noticed

CEO.com - May 15, 2013

In How To Be Seen As a Visionary CEO I covered basic principles on how to channel your inner Seth Godin and get your ideas noticed. Now let’s go a step further and talk about the logistics of getting your ideas noticed.... Read »

8 Things VCs Think About When Valuing Your Startup

Mashable - May 14, 2013

How a valuation is determined, investors say, is more an art than a science. There are standard factors that will be considered before putting a price tag on a startup, but the biggest factor turns out to be demand — how... Read »

Are You Cut Out For The CEO Role?

YE - May 10, 2013

Here are a few questions to help you determine whether you’re a founder and CEO or if you’re better-suited to the role of chief vision officer instead: Read »

4 Business-Naming Tips For Branding Success

Entrepreneur - May 10, 2013

It sounds easy enough. Make up a funny name like Google or Yahoo, and you're in business. But nothing is ever that clear cut. Branding, in particular, is often a tricky exercise and there are many pitfalls to avoid along the... Read »

5 Things Your First Investors Must Bring To The Table

Inc - May 9, 2013

The best angels and VCs offer more than just money. Here's what to look for as you shop around. Read »

6 Strategies To Build A Global Brand

Entrepreneur - May 8, 2013

Building a global brand requires more than just launching a web site that's accessible from almost anywhere in the world. Read »

Every Entrepreneur’s Least Favorite Question

HBR - May 6, 2013

It's happened to every founding CEO. You're in a meeting and you're asked that simple question that often feels like the hardest one: "How are things going?" Read »

6 Things To Keep In Mind Before You Launch

LinkedIn - May 2, 2013

Pre-launch is one of my favorite moments of a startup, and there are six rules I have for when you are pre-launch that I thought I would share. Read »

How To Lower Your Company’s Property Taxes

Businessweek - April 30, 2013

"My business is making negligible profit, mainly due to the high property tax in my county. How can I make a case for reducing the property tax, lest I need to close the business or sell it as is?" Read »

20 Brilliant Brand Logos

Entrepreneur - April 26, 2013

The 20 logos showcased on the following pages were thoughtfully crafted with unique characteristics and wit that lend them eye-catching appeal and longevity. Let them be an inspiration as you create the public face of your... Read »

What Startup CEOs Look For When Hiring

Forbes - April 22, 2013

Poor hiring decisions, while costly to a successful company, are devastating to an early-stage startup. They can tank the venture. Read »

True Grit: What You Really Need To Succeed

Entrepreneur - April 22, 2013

The best team to help your startup achieve big goals isn’t always the smartest, most talented, or best educated. Leaders who find success have one key trait in common: they never give up. Read »

Why 2013 Is An Awesome Year To Start Up

Fast Company - April 22, 2013

Why the technology available now is making starting a business easier. Read »

5 Ways To Best Use First Round Funding

VentureBeat - April 15, 2013

A list of five critical things entrepreneurs should do to maximize their first round of funding. Read »