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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.

How I Did It: 4 Pieces of Advice for Sibling Co-Founders

Conventional wisdom says starting up with a family member is dangerous territory, but 9 Clouds co-founder John Meyer (and his “brofounder”) have found the opposite to be true.

5 Ways to Create a High-Touch Customer Service Experience

Keeping clients happy, rather than implementing computers and automation for customer service tactics, will provide what no device can: a personal touch.

Restricted Stock or Stock Options? 5 Factors to Consider

Most early-stage startups use equity to attract and keep talented workers. Here are five reasons why providing restricted stock is more effective than stock options.

How to Hire and Manage a Remote Startup Team

Is your team ready to leave the office and go virtual? If you get the logistics right, remote work can actually make your business more productive.

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