August, 2017
Has Your Business Stopped Growing? Here's How to Turn Things Around.
Has your business ever stalled out and simply stopped growing? It happened to me. Early on in my career as an entrepreneur, I couldn’t figure out why everything stalled. But lucky for me, I didn’t quit there. I kept working, changed my business, and now — having worked with thousands of business owners — I have discovered [...]
What Entrepreneurs With Bad Credit Need to Know Before Applying to Get a Loan
If you have bad credit, your financing options may be limited and expensive. Learn how to judge the status of your credit score, why it matters to your lender, and what you can do to fix it in the future. How do I know if my credit is bad? If you haven’t already obtained your free annual credit report, which will include your credit [...]
Our 15-Year-Old Web Company Is Practically a Dinosaur in Internet Years. Here's How We Lasted So Long.
This summer, we celebrated the 15th anniversary of TemplateMonster. That is a really long term for a web development business. Over more than a decade of our history, we have seen both ups and downs. The strategies and techniques that we developed based on our own experience can teach others how to build their own brand identity, create [...]
Why Co-CEOs Are a Bad Idea for Early-Stage Startups, Almost Always
Take a look at the leadership at any major company — tech or otherwise — and it’s very unlikely to see a co-CEO title. Can you name a single company with $10 million in sales that has two CEOs? There are a few, but not many. At Techstars, we’ve been very vocal about why having two CEOs at the helm of any company is generally [...]
What Google Already Knows About Candidates Will Transform the Way You Hire
You’ve likely heard a bit about Google’s splash into the deep end of the job search pool. As the recognized authority in search, Google is a natural to impact the way people find jobs. And Google CEO Sundar Pichai has long noted the company wants to use its deep experience in machine learning to make an immediate impact on people’s [...]
Tai Lopez Shares 7 Steps to Launch a Business With No Money or Experience
Last year, 310 out of 100,000 people on average created new businesses each month in the U.S., according to the 2017 Kauffman Index of Startup Activity. Most entrepreneurs start businesses out of opportunity rather than necessity. We asked investor, philanthropist, and member of The Oracles, Tai Lopez, for his take on how to capitalize [...]
The Real-Life Jerry Maguire Taught Me These 3 Crucial Rules for a Successful Negotiation
After running one of the most notable sports agencies in the world, I’ve been blessed to have negotiated with some of the biggest names in sports and business. Negotiating free agency and business contracts with sports idols like Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, the Hunt family and the Rooneys, I’ve come to understand the intricacies and [...]
How to Take Control of Your Personal Finances
The mere thought of money fills many of us with a sense of dread. Indeed, a third of Brits would say that this brings them the most stress in their life. If your heart sinks every time you think about the state of your finances, then it’s time to grab things by the scruff of the neck and take control. If you can manage it, you’ll feel a [...]
How Much Could You Make on Airbnb? This Calculator Will Tell You.
Considering renting your home out on Airbnb? You’re not alone. This platform and others like it have grown rapidly over the last decade. In fact, Airbnb now has more listing across the globe than the top five hospitality brands combined. Related: Here’s How You Can Actually Make Money With YouTube Of course, letting strangers [...]