1 Entrepreneur’s Journey Striking Gold, Striking Out, Then Striking the Right Balance
Often, we'll glamorize the life an entrepreneur, but what we don’t do often enough is talk about the challenges -- physical, mental, emotional and psychological -- intimately intertwined with thi...
3 Entrepreneurs on Their First Big Mistake
Entrepreneurs look back on the blooper they thought would kill their company. Sandy Chilewich Founder and creative director, “Back in 2000, when I was just starting, I emailed a buyer at Bloomin...
3 Practical Ways to Build a Massive Business Email List
Social media has changed the way we communicate; it's opened doors for many business owners. There are millions of users on social media and we have an exciting opportunity to convert some of those u...
3 Secrets to Franchising Success
As good as chocolate-dipped fruits taste, they aren't the only ingredient in a successful franchise. As the founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements, isn't just an expert when it comes to fresh fruits ...
3 Ways Doing Your Day Job Well Helps Launch Your Dream Business
You hate your day job. I get it. You dream about leaving the 9-to-5 grind behind and launching out on your own on some great new business adventure. Hey, that sounds fabulous. But here's something y...
3 Ways Startup Communities Can Attract and Keep the Right Talent
“People think that when you’re trying to build a startup community, talent follows capital. But in reality, if you build the talent and a sense of possibility, the capital will follow.” --Steve...
4 Investing Apps I Use and 1 I Don’t
If you want to simplify your daily investing ventures, then I truly believe that you need to have a few of the right apps to help you along the way. The right app can simplify investing, help you stay...
4 Reasons You Should Host a Philanthropic Event
If you ask a thousand different business owners why they’ve hosted charity events, you’ll probably get a thousand different reasons. The causes they support are diverse and the needs they fulfill ...
4 Tips for Launching a Successful Midwestern Startup
At this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Summit, Google co-founder Sergey Brin cautioned entrepreneurs that may no longer be the best idea. The region’s cost makes building a “scrappy initial b...
4 Ways Leaders Can Get More by Giving More
When I lived in Seattle, I'd occasionally run across someone who shared a common contact in our "six degrees" rundown of colleagues and mentors. "Bob Ratliffe?" my new acquaintance would say. "I kno...