Story provided by Inc.com – Over the last 13 years of writing about tech companies, I’ve picked up a few things about what it takes to start a company–and build one that lasts. Often entrepreneurs initially are motivated by pure adrenaline and the insatiable desire to start something from nothing. The ones that last, however, are the founders … Continue reading
Story provided by Businessweek – Question: My company is contemplating a Kickstarter-style fundraising campaign. I’ve seen these kinds of things fail too often. How can I maximize my chances of reaching my goal? Answer: You’re smart to plan ahead and do the best job possible on your crowdfunding campaign. According to data from Kickstarter.com, one of the oldest and … Continue reading
Story provided by DocStoc – We’ve all heard about the importance of body language. Maybe you’ve been told not to slouch during a job interview, to use a firm handshake or to stand up straight during business meetings to leave a more powerful impression. But what if I told you that your posture goes beyond … Continue reading
Story provided by Businessweek – The IRS got more than 131 million tax returns last month. Was yours one of them? If you forgot, or didn’t file for some other reason, it’s a mistake to do nothing and hope the tax authorities look the other way. The IRS has gone after more than $30 billion in back … Continue reading
Story provided by Entrepreneur – Small businesses are the backbone of this country. They create jobs, come up with new ways of doing old things, and help keep money in the local community. Without small businesses, we’d be in a bigger economic mess. Among those of us with small businesses, there’s confusion between the terms … Continue reading
Story provided by Business Insider – The company that would become H&R Block, the world’s biggest tax preparation business, started with two brothers going door to door on Prospect Blvd. in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1947, Henry and Leon Bloch were asking residents if they were in need of any of 50 services, from bookkeeping … Continue reading
Story provided by Inc. – You have your doubts about advisory boards. I get it. You picture people who don’t know your business sitting around your conference table offering platitudes at best and inane comments at worst while all the time you’re thinking “my time could be so much better spent building the company.” If you’re picturing a … Continue reading
On-Ramps is a full-service search firm that helps organizations across the social sector recruit the best talent available, no matter the function. Employers as well as job seekers can join the network and get connected to one another. Check out the site here. Continue reading
Story provided by 99u – The latest Gallup poll (2012) revealed that 87 percent of employees are “not engaged” or are “actively disengaged” from their jobs worldwide. This means that, on average, burnt out employees outnumber the engaged employees 2 to 1. Traditional theories teach us that burnout is caused by working too many hours or enduring … Continue reading
Story provided by Highsnobiety – Toronto-based brand Vanhawks introduces its new Valour bike, the world’s first connected bike. Featuring performance tracking, security sensors and interactive feedback, the Valour radically changes the way you ride a bike. Using LED indicators, the bike comes with turn-by-turn navigation, allowing you to keep your eyes on the road and … Continue reading