Starting a new business is a thrilling and challenging task for any entrepreneur. Most have an innate drive that pushes them to realize their vision through hard work, resiliency, and sheer passion. Those characteristics are all valuable to fuel the early stages of a venture, but as many find out, do little to help navigate […]
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Bonds And Equity – Learning The Basics Of Asset Allocation
Whether you are just starting to invest your money, or you consider yourself a seasoned pro, it can be worthwhile going over the basics. And what better place to start than by looking at two fundamental categories, which, along with cash and cash equivalents, make up the traditional assets class: bonds and equity. Much is […]
4 Common startup mistakes to avoid
Starting up your own business isn’t ever going to be easy but that isn’t to say that you need to learn from your mistakes. Essentially, we are talking about those bloopers that keep cropping up with startups and could actually be avoided with a little forethought. There are no guarantees in business but if you […]
How to Choose the Best Location When Starting a Business
When buying a house, your real estate agent probably talks to you about the importance of “location, location, location.” But have you considered that location is just as significant when launching a business? The difference between one city/state and another can mean the difference between success and failure. Why Location Matters Most entrepreneurs don’t give […]
5 Reasons Your Startup Should Hire A PR Agency
Storytelling is an underappreciated skill in business. According to NYU professor Aswath Damodaran, stories can sometimes be just as crucial as the numbers that drive the value of a business. Every business has a narrative. Polishing and framing this narrative in the right way is the key to connecting with your customers and generating […]
4 Things To Have In Mind Before Starting Your Cannabis Business
Just a few years ago, the idea of selling marijuana would have been met with scorn, and (quite real) legal consequences. Now, in 2018, the cannabis business is booming, and it is about to hit $11 billion in sales according to some reports. Only 10 years ago, even the concept of using marijuana for medical […]
HOW TO CREATE A COMPELLING IDENTITY FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS
One day you got the greatest idea ever. Then you had to convince someone else – a whole lot of people, actually, with OPM, to invest in your new business. You set up the concept, the manufacturing, the distribution, the fulfillment – everything but – the Name. Giving this fantastic, new enterprise a dynamite name […]
What Is A Pre-Launch Startup? {Should You Try Prelaunch $$$$}
The Importance Of Your Pre-Launch Startup Tactics These days, you can divide most startups into two types. Pre-Launch Startup and Traditional Startups. The first kind follows the traditional launch strategy of announcing themselves to the world when the founders believe they are ready to start taking orders for their fully developed product. The second kind […]
The Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Emerging Fintech Startups
A shakedown is happening in the financial world. While the traditional banking giants are struggling to retain customers, an emerging market of fintech companies are collecting them enmasss. In 2017, 13 fintech startups were valued at $1 billion or more, an achievement so rare Silicon Valley calls it unicorn status. A growing industry, their success […]
Don’t Launch a BYOD Policy Without First Reading This
As the months pass, mobile devices are becoming more and more personal. They’re no longer tools we own; they’re part of who we are. In order to reduce risk to your firm, yet keep your employees happy, you need to come up with a BYOD policy right away. Six Tips for Establishing a Successful BYOD […]