Categories Office & Operations

Operations: not the sexiest part of business, but easily one of the most important.

From managing the day-to-day operations of a small office to managing entire teams, resources and technology, keeping your company running smoothly (and under budget) is a key responsibility most founders face alone, at least at first. Get advice from BusinessCollective experts on creative ways to do it well -- and delegate the rest.

3 Rules for Startup Teams That Thrive on No Rules At All

In first grade, Ben Wagner pulled the fire alarm to prove a point about rules. As a startup CEO, he’s on the other side of the rule making — or not making. Here’s what keeps his team moving forward.

Save Your Startup Some Cash With These Office Alternatives

If you’re on a budget, a public library — or a rented desk — will save you money (and maybe introduce you to some new clients).

14 Ways to Keep Early-Stage Startup Costs Under Control

Starting a new company doesn’t need to cost a lot of money. Fourteen entrepreneurs share their best tips for keeping company startup costs low during those early days of cash-flow crunch.

11 Tips to Make Your Team’s Next Startup Retreat Rock

Planning a retreat for your startup employees is no easy task — but it’s worth the effort! To make your business trip a team-building success, here are the top 10 things to consider.