Stay Calm Through a Crisis: 5 Ways
When it rains, it pours. Here's how to keep your business from getting waterlogged. (Hint: It's not about deep breathing, it's about quick, precise action.) Read story
How to Stay Inspired at Work
Sure, people working for big corporations sometimes phone it in. But when you're running your own company, inspiration is crucial. Here's how we spark it daily. Read story
Packaging 101: Tips From a Branding Whiz
Your packaging decisions might seem trivial, but they're not. It will be the first thing a consumer sees--and you want it to be a joy to dive into. Read story
The Smarter Way to Build Your Website
Building a website may seem like a small part of your business development, but it shouldn't be. It's often the first thing people notice about your company. Read story
4 Myths of Finding the Perfect Mentor
We couldn't have started our company without a great roster of mentors. We didn't even know it, but we were breaking all the rules. (You should, too!) Read story
Build a Socially Responsible Business
Adding a philanthropic cause to your business isn't just a feel-good endeavor these days. Doing good also makes customers open up their wallets. Read story
Testing Your Product the Lean Start-up Way
Getting your product in the hands of even one customer can make a world of difference. Author and business strategist Eric Ries explains why. Read story
6 Tips For Pitch-Perfect PR
Think public relations is easy? We sure did. But before long we learned that PR is a grind. Here's the best advice we've found for getting press. Read story
3 Tricks for Making Time to Think
Finding time to meditate on big thoughts is a challenge when you're working on a start-up. Here are three tips from the pros on how to give yourself creative... Read story
How to Start Talking To Investors
Pitching your company to investors daunting. We know that firsthand. So we picked the brain of a prominent venture capitalist, and got him to share secrets o... Read story
Do-It-Yourself Public Relations
Hiring a top PR firm is often out of the question for start-ups. Here are five tips for how to handle your own public relations. Read story
Rein in Your Freelancers
Freelancers (at least the good ones) have their pick of projects, and you have to work hard to keep them engaged. Here are a few tricks of the trade. Read story
How to Find the Best Freelancers
Since starting up two years ago, we've created dozens of relationships with freelancers. Here's what we've learned about how to find, nurture, and work with ... Read story
What Works—and Doesn't—on Facebook
On social media, sometimes a launch can feel like you've thrown a party...and no one is showing up. Here are 4 tips for filling the room with adoring fans. Read story
Your Business Partner Must Pass These 3 Tests
When there are only two people on your bus, and everything in your business is riding on the partnership, there are three tests you both need to pass. Read story
