There’s no mathematical equation for a great event; what makes one event great might not work for another. But there are eight aspects you should consider.…
Want More Revenue? Focus on What You Can Do for Your Customers
by / ⠀Startup Advice / September 4, 2019
As businesses grow, they evolve to match market changes and shifts in consumer demand. Yet companies always need to increase revenue.…
Corporations aren't nearly as agile as startups. That means they've learned a few things about training that entrepreneurs can borrow.…
Every business needs to be fully stocked in order to survive. The process of stocking, however, often doesn’t work as well as it should. Being supplied by the wrong vendor means high prices, difficult relationships, and lowered value for your business all around. It’s important, then, to find the right vendor for your business. What makes a vendor “right” will be different for every business, but a few…
Whether it’s for home, health, life, or auto, choosing an insurer can be a big decision with long-term financial impacts. For all of those essentials, the question is the same: Which company offers the most protection, at the best price, and with the most reliable service? Especially when it means poring over pages of fine print, there’s rarely a clear answer. Hoping to make insurance more understandable —…
JetBlue hit major turbulence in 2007, when an enormous ice storm forced flight cancellations across the East Coast. Surely the airline couldn’t be blamed for this “act of God,” right? Wrong. While its competitors canceled flights promptly so their customers could wait out the delay comfortably at home, JetBlue dragged its feet. This resulted in passengers sitting on the tarmac for hours and snarled operations that lasted nearly…
There has never been a better time than today to start, run, and grow a business. While there are still challenges, various resources for entrepreneurs and business leaders abound, with most accessible via a single click or touch. From private and public sector programs to communities, websites, podcasts, and DIY videos, entrepreneurs have access to a robust support ecosystem that’s exploded to an unprecedented scale. Technology also performs…
If your competitors arrived for a race on souped-up dirt bikes, you wouldn’t roll up to the starting line on a tricycle, would you? While you struggle with administrative headaches and repetitive tasks, your competitors rely on smart software to do the heavy lifting. It’s time to catch up. By automating more tasks, you can reduce your day-to-day burdens and spend more time growing your business. With so…
Moving is stressful — it’s a universal truth — but it’s even worse if you work from home. How exactly are you supposed to keep your business running when everything is going into boxes? The simple answer is that it all starts with how you pack. By organizing your office equipment, files, and other key items strategically, you can minimize downtime and get your new office up and…
3 Important Ways to Invest in Your New Hires to Keep Them Around
by / ⠀Startup Advice / July 15, 2019
Do your incoming team members receive less prep for their roles than stripped, tool-deprived “Naked and Afraid” participants? That’s a problem. It’s also sadly common. Plenty of new hires are left on their own to navigate the wilderness of a new workplace. Is it any wonder that BambooHR research found that 31% quit before they hit the half-year mark? Unless you enjoy frittering away your company’s money on…