Creating and presenting pitch decks is an art that takes some specific skills. Here are 5 tips that will help you make a great impression on investors. In 2015, venture capitalists invested over 128 billion dollars in companies. While dollars invested by firms vary from year to year, this figure...
The Startup Stages All Entrepreneurs Face
As an entrepreneur you're no stranger to being challenged. I'll explain the startup stages all new businesses face and how to get through them. If you're a new business owner or thinking about starting a business, you need to face the fact that nearly 80% of all small businesses fail...
The Importance of Setting Team Goals
Are you looking for ways to motivate your employees to be successful? Here's why you should be focusing on setting team goals for your staff. Using goal-setting techniques can increase employee motivation and performance. Your team needs goals to ensure that together, all individuals are working towards the same outcome....
7 Startup Essentials You Must Have
7 Startup Essentials You Must Have Being an entrepreneur can be a tough challenge, so how can you guarantee the success of your startup? Make sure you know these startup essentials. Just 20% of new businesses survive their first year of operation. That statistic is telling of the fact that...
10 Strategies for Dealing With Underperforming Employees
Strategies for Dealing With Underperforming Employees Dealing with underperforming employees is never fun. But, it's a necessary evil. Here are ten strategies for approaching the problem. Depending on the size of your company, you could be spending nearly $2,000 for every employee you hire and train. For smaller companies, that...
9 Startup Secrets You Wish You Knew
9 Startup Secrets You Wish You Knew What's so secret about the startup life being hard? Nothing. But these startup secrets will have you recalibrating your priorities if you're feeling a bit lost. "Startup secrets" may sound like something I would try to sell to you in a circus game...