The quagmire of nearly every entrepreneur is how much of their business to share with not only employees, but also with consultants or out-sourcing companies. The reality is the patent will not go unchallenged indefinitely. The balance between guarding the secrets well and not stifling growth
Online business communities must constantly adapt to changes in client preferences. Companies develop solutions to enable better decision making processes along the way. It may seem intrusive, at best, but data insights are important for companies that really care about process management. Otherwise, it would
Evolution Accelerator, an entrepreneurship program based in Sacramento, helps entrepreneurs avoid the common mistakes that cause most startups to fail. The Evolution team has seen hundreds of new startups at every stage of development, all the way from idea to investment. Here is a list
The path of entrepreneurship is one abundant with adversity and requires a resilient character to overcome the setbacks. Mistakes in entrepreneurship can be financially damaging, discourage enthusiasm, and impede progress, all of which can be detrimental to the overall success of the entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship is
So you’re still running that team, kudos. Question, have you been doing some self-examination lately? Looking at the man (or woman) in the mirror? No? Well, you better do as Ice Cube said back in the day: “you better check yo’ self before you wreck
So you’ve got your squad together. You have all these wonderful personalities, knowledge, and skills nestled into one unit. Your squad, the squad. Give yourself a pat on the back, perhaps even a self-hug, because you’ve just entered into a new territory, new plush grounds that were constructed for
As we close out the final chapter of 2019, now is the perfect time to build your strategic plan for 2020. The next several weeks present an excellent opportunity to take stock of what has gone well this past year and what your goals should
A few months ago, my mom told her friend’s son that I “get money from investors all the time”. That has never been the first thing that comes to mind about my previous jobs, but I liked how she made it sound so easy and
Teams have been a part of society since the dawn of ages—Adam and Eve, Lewis and Clark, Batman and Superman, etc. I can literally go all day with that. So, we know, teams are vital to the survival and development of any organization. In this
Being an entrepreneur takes serious hustle and you must be willing to take risks without knowing the end result. Here’s your horoscope forecast that may lead you in the right direction of your next work moves. Fire Signs Businesswoman awaiting train arrival Aries: The Ram
You perform a great job, display great skills and dedicate yourself to your job and workplace. Yet, somehow, it is never enough to satisfy your boss. Working with a difficult boss is draining. It can make your work life a living hell. Ideally, we would
Do you want to know how you can keep your staff engaged and motivated no matter where there are? The answer is, you mostly can’t. No one is productive at work all the time, but when you hear the boss’ footsteps, you might pick up
2020 is around the corner, and while most entrepreneurs are eager to plan for the future, many miss an important opportunity: conducting an end of year review for their business. Admittedly, it’s less fun to review the past, but by putting your last year under the
Short answer, get over it! You’re doing something that millions of others have done before you—sometimes multiple times with multiple failures before hitting that winning shot, which still took a full 48 minute game, with the season on the line. Their teammates had checked out
Time poverty may refer to an idea of having little time for matters of importance, despite high levels of income. It may also mean there are fewer options to do anything, depending upon demographics and socioeconomic factors linked to poverty. Wealthier people are able to
Pumpkin spice lovers rejoice! Fall is finally here. As everyone flocks to Starbucks to grab their favorite PSLs, one of its competitors is left scratching its head. Luckin Coffee, the Chinese chain that was once predicted to take down the Goliath, is currently shaking due
Understanding where you are on your entrepreneurial journey can help you grow your business faster, and more sustainably. In working with thousands of owners through Cultivate Advisors, a small business advising firm, we’ve recognized common patterns every entrepreneur encounters on their journey from 0-$10M. We’ve
Becoming an entrepreneur is the idealistic endeavor of the great American dream. With the rush of our capitalistic society and the never ending grind of the 9-5 work life, starting your own business may seem like a leap worth taking. But will becoming an entrepreneur
Having a pet in the office—such as a dog—sounds like a dream come true to most people. Amazon’s Seattle headquarters is dog-friendly with more than 1,000 dogs keeping employees company. According to a 2016 report from the Society for Human Resource Management, 7 percent of
Many people wonder how they can accomplish more throughout their days or at their jobs. The experienced entrepreneurs interviewed for this article shared some of their favorite morning routines for increasing productivity with me. Read on for tips to stop feeling overwhelmed and start getting
