HR & Leadership
HR & Leadership
The Hardest CEO Decision You’ll Ever Have to Make
As your business enters the expansion stage it’s not all sunshine and roses. Brighter days may lie ahead, but as CEO you’ll also have to face your hardest decision to date — when to part ways with early members of the team.
by Steve Shoaff HR & Leadership
How a VC Scrutinizes Your Website: 5 Things They Look For
Have you ever stopped to consider your website is how potential investors get their first glimpse of what your company is all about? Here are five things that can pique their interest.
by Matt Biehler HR & Leadership
Simple Secrets to Successful Interviews: How to Write Perfect Follow-Up Messages
If you’ve applied to a competitive position you need to pursue every advantage that can help set you apart. That…
by Brandon DeWitt HR & Leadership
The Importance of Defining Your Core Values
At the helm of a rapidly growing startup? Fantastic. Before you really mash down the pedal and start recruiting Monetate's Ben Russell says defining your core values is a must.
by Ben Russell HR & Leadership
3 Reasons I Always Leave Work on Time
I leave work at 5:30 almost every single day. My workday begins before 9am, and unless there is a crisis,…
by Katelyn LaGarde HR & Leadership
5 Ways to Be Productive on “Leave the Office Early” Day
Entrepreneurs shouldn't need a reminder of how important it is to get out of the building, but to celebrate national "Leave the Office Early Day" here are five reasons to duck out early and be even more productive away from the office.
by Jonathan Crowe HR & Leadership
The Hardest Challenges of Implementing Scrum, #4: Realistic and Practical Estimation
Let’s continue examining the twists and turns on the road to Scrum perfection.
by Tien-Anh Nguyen HR & Leadership
Be Wary of Hiring Reps on the “Sales Rebound”
How can you tell when a sales candidate is truly into you and your company, and not just looking to make a change? Sales management strategist Lee Salz shares three interview questions to get to the heart of their motivation.
by Kristin McLeod HR & Leadership
Startup Summer Reading: Top 10 Business Books for Entrepreneurs
Forget the latest bestselling thriller, building your business offers all the twists, turns, and cliff-hangers you can handle. Here are 10 must-read books for entrepreneurs to dive into this summer, instead.
by Jonathan Crowe