Double-check Your Marketing Materials

Make sure your promotional content is effective. Tips from Yael Cohen, founder of Fuck Cancer, an early-detection non-profit, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.


Recent Ask Gerber Articles


Effective Online Advertising: 7 Tips

By Scott Gerber |  May 11, 2012

Don't be afraid to fail repeatedly, says HowAboutWe.com co-founder Brian Schechter.  Watch video


Improve Your Retail Shopping Experience

By Scott Gerber |  May 10, 2012

Andy Dunn, founder of Bonobos men's pants, talks about how he's revolutionizing retail. Plus, tips from Scott Gerber, founder of Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video


Get Your Customers to Buy More. Here's How

By Scott Gerber |  May 9, 2012

Pointers from Cyriac Roeding, founder of ShopKick.com, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video


Are You Ready to Raise VC Money?

By Scott Gerber |  May 8, 2012

Find out in these tips from Alexis Maybank, co-founder of Gilt Groupe, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video


Act Like A Big Company--on a Shoestring Budget

By Scott Gerber |  May 4, 2012

Tips from Mark Peter Davis, founder of Kohort, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video


Art of the Sales Pitch

By Scott Gerber |  May 3, 2012

Here's how to hook new customers--or investors. Tips from Kevin Harrington, founder of TVGoods, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video


How to Organize a Contest to Market Your Business

By Scott Gerber |  May 2, 2012

Tips from Susan Koger, co-founder of Modcloth, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video


How to Land the Mentor You Want

By Scott Gerber |  May 1, 2012

Offer smart perspective to your mentor in return for his or her time and insights, recommends Jeremy Johnson, co-founder 2tor.com, among other tips.  Watch video


Do It Today: A Small Business Check-Up

By Scott Gerber |  Apr 27, 2012

Tips to make sure your is business healthy from Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder of Gilt Groupe, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video


How to Build a Loyal Brand Ambassador Following

By Scott Gerber |  Apr 26, 2012

Get a community of ambassadors talking about and advocating for your brand. Tips from Naveen Jain, founder of Intelius, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Youn...  Watch video


Run Your Business From Your Smartphone

By Scott Gerber |  Apr 25, 2012

Lead your company from anywhere--on your smartphone. Tips from Cyriac Roeding, founder of Shopkick.com, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur C...  Watch video


Find the Right Investors, Vendors & Employees

Apr 24, 2012

The difference between success and failure? Working with the best people. Advice from Birchbox co-founder Katia Beauchamp and Jeff Stewart, founder of Lenddo.  Watch video


How to Bounce Back From Start-up Failure

By Scott Gerber |  Apr 24, 2012

Can you recover from a failed business? Tips from Martin Zwilling, founder of Startup Professionals, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Coun...  Watch video


What You Should Know About Investment Terms

By Scott Gerber |  Mar 30, 2012

Decipher deal terms before you raise money. Advice from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council, and Mike Michalowicz, president of web optim...  Watch video


Better Online Customer Service

By Scott Gerber |  Mar 28, 2012

Perfect your customer service, and your retention. Tips from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council, and Angie Hicks, founder of Angie's List.  Watch video


Smooth Out Irregular Cash Flow: 8 Tips

By Scott Gerber |  Mar 27, 2012

Incentivize your customers to pay early, and keep overhead low. Plus other advice from Rahim Fazal, co-founder of social media firm Involver.  Watch video


How to Manage Your Time Better

By Scott Gerber |  Mar 22, 2012

Techniques to help you prioritize and save time from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council, and Catherine Cook, co-founder of MyYearBook.com.  Watch video


Turn Giveaways Into Revenue Opportunities

By Scott Gerber |  Mar 21, 2012

Tips from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council, and Arjun Arora, founder of ReTargeter.com, an ad serving company.  Watch video


How to Use Foursquare to Get Customers

By Scott Gerber |  Mar 20, 2012

How "hyper-local" targeting of prospective customers can help your business. Tips from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council, and Joe Meyer...  Watch video