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The Pros And Cons Of Franchising Your Business
Entrepreneur - May 7, 2013
Entrepreneurs who have developed a successful business often wonder if they should franchise as a way to expand their operations. Like any business model, franchising has its benefits and drawbacks. 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 »
The Keys To Andreessen Horowitz’s Success
Fortune - February 12, 2013
Venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz talk about how they modeled their firm after CAA and JPMorgan. Read »
Startups: Alternatives To Friends And Family
Fortune - December 27, 2011
Most entrepreneurs have learned that it's almost always quicker and easier to get cash from someone you know, rather than angel investors or professional venture capitalists. In fact, most investors "require" that you... Read »
Are You The Right CEO For Your Company?
Inc. - December 20, 2011
Running a startup is a lot different than running a more mature company. Will you be able to make the transition? Here are three ways to find out. Read »
BAD NAMES Like This One Can Kill Your Business
Entrepreneur - September 28, 2011
Sometimes, tough as it may be to hear, your business name or even your overall concept is wrong from the start. Read »
How To Estimate Startup Costs
Entrepreneur - September 20, 2011
One of the reasons having a business plan is a good first step for starting a business is to answer the fundamental, and critical question of how much money it will take to get the venture started. Read »
Job Growth Depends On Entrepreneurial Risk
Harvard Business Review - September 19, 2011
Today's America will need to find a different formula for competitiveness and job creation. Read »
How To Get Your Product Endorsed By A Celebrity
Entrepreneur - September 19, 2011
In many cases a bit of stardust can have a huge impact on the success of your product, as celebrity watchers keep a close eye on these influential trendsetters. Read »
10 States That Can’t Get Online
24/7 Wall St. - September 19, 2011
The FCC says access to high-speed internet is not merely a convenience, but essential to provide a fair chance at a job and an education, as well as to run a successful business. Read »
Lies You’ll Tell While Boosting Your Startup
Business Insider - September 16, 2011
One example: Dan uses "we" to talk about Stry when it's really just him. Read »
Simple Mechanics Of A Sustainable Business Model
Business Insider - September 13, 2011
The purpose of a startup is to find a repeatable and sustainable business model. Read »
Your Company: How Big Is Big Enough?
Fortune - September 12, 2011
Discussing eight female entrepreneurs who have managed to strike the right balance between expanding their business and overextending themselves or risking disillusionment. Read »
Richard Branson: Why Biggest Doesn’t Mean Best
Entrepreneur - September 12, 2011
Not only can a small company be the best, but it has to be the best to stand a good chance of thriving in today's competitive world. Read »
Building A Stellar Team At A High-Potential Startup
Entrepreneurship - September 9, 2011
Imagine trying to convince a Yankees star pitcher to join a new, unproven Major League Baseball franchise. An impossible task? Not necessarily. Read »
