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The 3 Things College Taught Me About Being An Entrepreneur
For many reasons, college is a unique opportunity for young adults. It not only provides a rare ecosystem where students can learn new skills but also allows for experiences they might not have had access to otherwise. Yet, as an entrepreneur, college is sometimes undervalued. Many people believe the standard courses and majors [...]
7 Tips for Successful Accounting When Starting a Small Business
If you’re reading this, you’ve most likely already had your ‘eureka’ moment: a business idea that you feel is good enough to invest huge amounts of your time in developing and expanding. While there is a lot to be excited about when starting a small business, there are also a few, less appealing nitty gritty details that have to be dealt [...]
Ready for a Legit Office Space? Think About These 4 Things Before Starting Your Search.
The contemporary startup garage is often the founder’s living room, a friend’s spare desk or a coffee shop with reliable WiFi. As cozy and cash-efficient as these setups can be, in time — and with revenue or a successful fundraising — your growing team needs a legit space. Related: Looking for Your Dream Office Space? [...]
5 Tips to Fight Content Overload
We’re living in the Information Age. All day, you’re bombarded with a barrage of content of all types. And it only stands to increase. A study by Veronis Suhler Stevenson and Borrell Associates predicted that by 2018, the average daily mobile Internet use in the U.S. will increase by a full hour per person. After a while, all of this [...]
Bottle-Spot Online Marketplace
Bottle-Spot, the free marketplace for fine spirits, wines and craft beers, has launched a new site with auctions, user feedback and more. The site has become the go-to destination for rare bourbons like Pappy Van Winkle, and seeks to improve user experience with new tools and functionality. Bottle-Spot.com, the online spirits, wine and [...]
Making Soap: Yes You Can!
I made my first batch of soap about 15 years ago. It was a big deal since I decided to render beef tallow myself, just for the experience. It added a lot of work and time to the soap making process, but for me was worth the experience. The soap turned out nice—but not terribly exciting. Next I tried a recipe that used olive oil. The [...]
8 Initiatives to Make Your Customers Loyal Advocates
If you can’t provide a memorable customer experience, your startup won’t survive very long these days. According to many observers, we can thank or blame technology for these higher expectations, providing information at the speed of light, leading everyone to expect more. You now need more than loyalty from your customers — they [...]