Categories Running Your Business

After starting up, there’s only one thing to do: figure out how to run your business (instead of letting IT run you).

Running a business is a lot more complicated than it looks. From navigating legal issues (like vendor contracts and trademarks) to finding inexpensive office space and managing double-digit startup growth, even serial entrepreneurs find running a business day-to-day challenging. But you can become a master of operations with a little help from other entrepreneurs who are in the trenches with you, right now.

Do You Need a Business Consultant? 11 Things to Think About

Before you bring a consultant into your startup, do your due diligence — both on their skills and client lists, and on your own problem. You might be surprised to learn you don’t need a consultant at all.

15 Tips for Attracting the Best College Interns to Your Startup

A startup is a great place for an intern to gain needed job skills — but your startup might not have the same cache as a bigger firm. How do you find talented interns to join your team?

Kick-Start Your Independent Career: 5 Tips for Millennials

Shama Kabani shares 5 key tips to help the growing number of Gen Y freelancers, solopreneurs and consultants succeed in their independent careers.

5 Things to Do Before You Quit That Job and Start a Company

Ken Sundheim believes that a positive attitude and a willingness to go all-in are critical traits for entrepreneurial success. What would you add to his list?

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