You Really Need Outside Directors. Here's Why
Trying to save time and money by cutting your advisory board? You could find yourself short on both. Read more
Building a Board of Advisers
What Strategic Advisers Can Do For You
Advisers have a stake in your business's success and take on the responsibility of corporate governance. Read more
Get a Board of Advisors. Now
LinkShare founder talks about Heidi Messer the difference between a board of advisors and a board of directors. Watch video
Why You're Not Really the Boss
Even the boss has to report to somebody. You may think you work for yourself, but these are the people you really work for. Read more
The $1 Million Elevator Ride
It's not always the pitch that matters. Sometimes you need to know when to shut up and listen. Read more
Recent Building a Board of Advisers Articles
Why Aren't You on Someone Else's Board Yet?
Serving on boards is not only an altruistic endeavor; it's also a powerful way for entrepreneurs to build their businesses. Here's how to make it work. Read more
3 Ways to Tap Into Your Customers' Network
Connecting with customers is critical to business growth. Here's how you can develop stronger bonds that benefit both sides. Read more
Facebook’s Lobbying Operations 'Built for Battle'
The social media giant has a clever plan to make friends and influence people in the nation's capital. We dig inside the operation's five-point strategy. Read more
How to Land the Mentor You Want 
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
Mark Zuckerberg and the Perils of Soloists
What it means for Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg--and entrepreneurs everywhere--that the Facebook founder is so comfortable maneuvering on his own. Read more
How to Land an Amazing Mentor: 5 Tips
Karmaloop CEO Greg Selkoe on how he found two mentors who taught him most of what he knows now about running a $130 million company. Read more
How to Build Your Dream Board of Advisors
When building our board, we cast a wide net. We ended up with a diverse group of people perfectly in tune with our company's ethos. Here's how you can too. Read more
My Board Wants a New CEO
You've built your company from the ground up, but now are being pushed out. Step One: Get a lawyer. Then what? Read more
Why You Need an Advisory Board
An outside perspective is critical to building the future of any business, big or small. Read more
My Worst & Best Board Meetings
Conflict can be helpful at an advisor meeting. What's more important? Disciplined use of time. The last article of a four-part series on boards. Read more
Boards: The Right Person To Lead One
The best chairman or chairwoman is a mentor, sounding board, and listener. Read more
Boards: What Makes A Strong Director?
What to look for when you choose board members. And what to avoid. The second of a four-part series. Read more
Boards: Why Bother With One?
A group of advisors can be extraordinarily useful. Tricks to make sure yours is. The first of a four-part series. Read more
How to Get The Most Out Of Your Advisors
It took ages to convince the right people to sit on your advisory board. So why aren't they helping? Read more
Lasso a Star Advisor for Your Start-up
As Meg Whitman joins Zaarly, an e-commerce start-up, the company's CEO offers advice on finding your company's next advisor, and why you might want to consid... Read more
