7 Basic Documents Every Small Business Should File
Now that I’ve formed an LLC or Corporation, what comes next? This is the question that many new entrepreneurs face when they’re getting their start-ups off the ground, and the answer is that the next steps include plenty of paperwork. What should you prioritize first?…
Why Family Members Make the Best Business Mentors
The next time you’re seeking out a mentor, skip networking groups and head home — really. If you’re putting all of your time and energy into following, commenting on and retweeting a wildly successful CEO via social media in the hopes that they’ll get the…
3 Characteristics Shared by Successful Entrepreneurs
Learn more about the three traits that successful entrepreneurs have in common, which contribute to the long-term health of their businesses.
Boss’s Day: 11 Tips on Being a Better Leader
October 17 is ‘Boss’s Day’ which means it’s time to recognize your boss for all of their hard work, but it’s also a good time to reflect on your own leadership skills. No matter what role you’re currently in and whether you have direct reports…
Small Business Success: Choosing a Business Partner
Choosing a business partner is similar to finding the right significant other. You’re looking for someone you can trust, who balances your strengths and weaknesses and you’re able to spend a lot of time around. Guidant CEO and Cofounder, David Nilssen discusses his relationship with…
Learning to be a Thought Leader, Not Just a Business Owner
It’s no secret social media has created some major paradigm shifts when it comes to the way we all think about business. We live in a ‘dialog’ world. No longer do we sit back and just receive information that’s broadcast to us; we now engage…
Shark Tank’s Daymond John on How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur
Daymond John has become an icon in the world of entrepreneurship and branding over the last 20 years. He first embarked on his entrepreneur career in early adulthood when he saw an opportunity to sew and sell fashionable hats for a more reasonable price. After…