Finance & Operations
Calling All Angels: What Not to Include in Your Funding Pitch

When pitching an angel investor, you should approach it as an opportunity to form a partnership rather than simply a means to an end.

by Contributing Author
HR & Leadership
Food for Thought: Startup Lessons from the Food Truck Revolution

No question about it, the food truck revolution is here, serving up tasty grub – and startup lessons – from a corner near you.

by Contributing Author
HR & Leadership
Time Keeps on Slippin’: Infographic Depicts Top 5 Time Wasters at Work

Time ranks high on the list of a company’s most precious commodities, and yet so often it goes wasted — but not necessarily in the ways you might think.

by Contributing Author
Sales
Put a Freeze on Traditional Cold-Calling

Treating your initial sales prospecting as nothing more than cold-calling is a counter-productive approach that is setting yourself up for failure.

by Contributing Author
HR & Leadership
What Founders Should Know Before Applying to an Accelerator Program

Before strapping in with an accelerator, startup founders need to be sure they’re ready for the ride.

by Contributing Author
Customer Success
Watch
Is Nike’s #MakeItCount the Greatest Branding Video Ever?

Nike’s #MakeItCount campaign is a terrific example of how branding can highlight the connection between your customers’ goals and aspirations and your own.

by Contributing Author
Product
3 Ways to Take a Slice from Apple's Product Strategies

Apple doesn’t hold a monopoly on innovative product strategies. Here are three key aspects of its success you can apply to fuel your company’s growth.

by Contributing Author
Customer Success
Customer Loyalty: 5 Ways to Make Your Buyers Feel the Love

Building customer loyalty requires a considerable amount of active involvement and follow-up on your part. Here are five ways to get started now.

by Contributing Author
Marketing
Brand-Aid: 9 Lessons to Learn from Branding Gone Wrong

The only thing better than learning from your own mistakes is learning from the mistakes of others. When it comes to establishing your brand, leave the failure to someone else.

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