Want your startup to become a unicorn? Experts say these 4 pillars will help you get there I remember a conversation I had with a friend when I was first starting out. We were brainstorming ideas, talking about how we’d love to build a product that changed the world — and maybe one day reach […]
Welcome to a complete overview of the steps to launch what I call a Services Arbitrage business. If you’re not sure what this is and you’ve never heard the story behind how I launched an online editing company, make sure you read Part 1 and 2 first. Here are the links: How To Start An Online Business […]
We’re all building the wrong product — we just don’t know it yet. Every great product is really just a bunch of bad assumptions that get shaped into the right ones. The idea that we could define exactly what our customer wants with all the perfect features is mostly a myth (unless we got lucky!) […]
Do you want to try to seek capital for your business or bootstrap it? It’s a classic issue that every entrepreneur has been in. Many individuals have strong opinions about starting and running a business. Every business is unique, so no solution will apply to this subject. Raising money from external sources like investors or VCs is […]
This guest post was contributed by Ed Deason, a business coach who helps freelancers and small business founders with their business strategy, growth, pricing, and lead generation — leaving them free to focus on their specialty. He has 15+ years of experience in corporate mentoring and coaching, and an MBA from a top UK university. […]
The first two months in your new role have flown by, your 60-day plan has helped you develop key professional relationships and create a plan to better influence the wider business. You’re now in the final month of your transition period. You’ve met with key stakeholders, then developed and begun work on your strategy to achieve your […]
Pitching your early-stage startup Tell your company’s story more effectively, including specific details that matter to investors. Many outcomes important to startups are gated by pitching: the ability to quickly tell someone about your company and make them intrigued enough to want to learn more. You pitch your company every day to everyone—potential employees, investors, and […]
When You’re Stuck, It’s Time to Stop Pushing. Here’s What To Do Instead It wasn’t about doing more. It wasn’t about productivity hacks. It was about honesty. Once the room felt safe enough to be real, something powerful happened: We named the kind of stuck that doesn’t budge. Not the “I need to plan better” kind—but the […]
In today’s fast-paced business world, continuous learning is not just a trend; it’s a vital strategy for growth and sustainability. Companies that foster a culture of continuous learning empower their employees to stay ahead in a constantly evolving market, enhance their skill sets, and drive innovation. Here, we’ll explore why continuous learning is essential for […]
Cyber threats aren’t just a problem for big corporations and governments – small businesses can be targets too. In fact, there is evidence that small businesses are more vulnerable to cyberattacks, not least because they sometimes lack the resources to protect themselves effectively. It’s important to protect your business from cyberattacks, but with the cyber landscape […]










