Q. What’s ONE invaluable tip for crafting sales copy that converts? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses via live video chats, an expert content library and email lessons. 1. Create…
A Bite of Apple & a Sip of Coke: Lessons From the World’s Top Brands
by / ⠀Entrepreneurship• Finding Customers / August 17, 2013Marketing helps brands and brands help marketing. It’s all about creating a presence, a presence that is rooted in quality and trust. That ought to be the goal of every business, big or small. Don’t keep running after people, make them come to you. That’s an enviable position which one doesn’t often find oneself in. The world’s biggest brands, however, do. It doesn’t matter which industry they come…
I was able to embark in great conversation with a Subject Matter Expert in career advancement recently. During that conversation he shared some great gems that are useful for the changing times in Corporate America. Individuals have to now be innovative with their approach to excel in their career and be able to bring value to the company. Below I have listed the awesome career advancement tips: 1) …
Every budding entrepreneur should take a few moments to recognize what it is that makes a company a success. How do you know you are successful and can you pinpoint the moment you just knew you were a success? These are things to keep in mind when starting a new company or even when trying to grow a business beyond its current limits. Here are 4 signs of…
Charge What You’re Worth- No Apology Required!
by / ⠀Entrepreneurship• Finding Customers / August 16, 2013Time and time again I’ve worked with gifted and passionate business owners who are so determined to get new clients in the door that they wind up working for a fraction of their true value! In fact, some of them work for nothing in order to get a shot at future business. I also tell people, time and time again, that if you are looking to THRIVE in…
I founded Elevatr because everyone has great business ideas, but not everyone knows how to turn those ideas into businesses. Our first product, an iOS app that guides raw ideas into concise business plans, launched in May, was featured on the App Store, and now has more than 70,000 users. A few weeks ago, Akiva Lipshitz, a 13 year old heading into 8th grade, emailed me to ask…
6 Ways to Survive Your Next Business Networking Event
by / ⠀Career Advice• Entrepreneurship• Personal Branding / August 15, 2013In my personal vision of hell, I’m in large, red party room filled with hundreds of 3-year old children trying to feed me burnt mac and cheese, Phil Collins playing “In The Air Tonight” live on stage, and two gargantuan spiders are serving appetizers — and most importantly, everyone, and I mean everyone there is networking. Unless you’re a self-assured, anxiety-free superhuman, networking probably isn’t your idea of…
12 Things That Should Never be on a Potential Hire’s Resume
by / ⠀Entrepreneurship• Startup Advice / August 15, 2013What’s one thing you never, ever want to see on a resume from a potential hire? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses via live video chats, an expert content…
I had an epiphany the other day, perhaps the most significant one I’ve had in a long time. Prior to this epiphany, there was an underlying problem: I didn’t understand why I felt a quiet, but constant, dissatisfaction with life. I have (enough) money, good health, a variety of friends, a strong desire for self-improvement, and an entrepreneur’s grit. Yet, in spite of my good fortune, I felt lost…
13 Ways to Fit Travel Into Your Summer Schedule
by / ⠀Entrepreneurship• Personal Finance• Travel / August 14, 2013Question: As an entrepreneur, how are you finding time/budget for travel this summer? (name one tip) 1. Make for a Happy Homecoming “This summer, I’ve gone to Denver, L.A., Nevada, Orlando and Montreal so far! The key is planning the week of your return in advance. Don’t take any meetings; instead, spend that first morning easing back into your flow. Catch up on your emails and assignments.…