Startup Advice

Everything I Know About Startups I Learned From My Teenager

Betsy Corcoran | Posted 04.25.2012

Betsy Corcoran

Most sane people would not choose to start their first company at the same time as having teenagers. But it's turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Running a startup is a heck of a lot like being a teenager.

Why You Should Forget About Venture Capital

Frank Farwell | Posted 01.18.2012

Frank Farwell

If some VC had cut you a check for $5 million back in year one, you might still be flying blind, with no idea of how your business should function. Better to start in your basement and sweat all the details from day one with a skinny checkbook.

10 Tips From 10 Top Entrepreneurs

Porter Gale | Posted 11.26.2011

Porter Gale

In the spirit of collaboration (and entrepreneurship), I sent a quick email out to my successful self-employed friends and asked, "What is the best advice you have for business owners?"

You Built a Great Startup, But Can You Scale It?

Marty Zwilling | Posted 10.11.2011

Marty Zwilling

Every founder moving into the executive role has to step back and take a hard look at what works, and what doesn't work. The best ones can do that, and they adapt.

Six Ways Corporations Can Kill Your Startup Dream

Marty Zwilling | Posted 10.05.2011

Marty Zwilling

If you really want to be an entrepreneur, there is no time like the present. Old habits die hard, so the longer you wait, the harder it will be to make the jump, and your odds of success go down.

Google Executives Are Exceptions Worth Emulating

Marty Zwilling | Posted 09.27.2011

Marty Zwilling

I challenge each of you, as you reflect on your own vision and entrepreneurial plans, to take a lesson from Larry and Sergey. This world needs more exceptional people. Act like one and you too may beat the odds.

17 Surefire Ways to Land Your First Paying Clients

Scott Gerber | Posted 07.13.2011

Scott Gerber

"I am a first time entrepreneur who has never sold anything to anyone in her life. How can I entice my first few clients to give my new company a shot at their business?"

Primer for Starter Uppers

Angela Haines | Posted 07.03.2011

Angela Haines

All startups face one overriding issue: accomplishing a lot with scarce resources.