Marc Charbel·PinnedHow to Launch an e-shop in Less Than 24hBuilding an e-commerce website (or e-shop) might sound heavy-lifting for many entrepreneurs. Thankfully, today, a bunch of platforms (Shopify, Woocommerce, Drupal, Big Cartel…) will let you launch your online shop with zero tech complexity: without dropping a single line of code, you will be able to launch your online business…No Code4 min read
Ted Bauer·PinnedMember-onlyWhat If The “Stretch Assignment” is Inherently Bullshit?If there is one thing companies love beyond all else, it is probably getting you to take on more responsibility (do more tasks) without paying you any additional money. This is framed up in fancy, positive-sounding ways, such as “the stretch assignment,” “the growth mindset,” or “informal leadership.” It makes…Work4 min read
Laura Burford·5 hours agoMember-onlyLost Touch With a Connection? How to Reach Out to an Old Network Connection!You’ve identified a great prospective client but you don’t know the person and the only person you can find who might be able to connect you is an ex-coworker you’ve not spoken to in years. The situation presents a dilemma for you. What do you do? One option is to…Networking Tips4 min read
Jason Yeh·12 hours agoMember-onlyTime Builds Relationships. But it Also Kills Deals. (Investor Skydiving)Building, sustaining, and closing investor interest — You see an investor you really like and really want to ask them to invest! Hold your horses! Slow down. Take your time building relationships… But also, if you think you have captured investor interest… don’t drag your feet. Why? Because time kills deals. Confused? Count yourself among endless numbers…Startup7 min read
Nadine Uerata·2 days agoMember-onlyEmployee vs Business Owner — Which Side is Greener?Throughout the last three years, I’ve worked with hundreds of business owners. Both with (as clients or collaborators) and for (as a contractor or employee). I’ve made myself fortunate (by choice) to have seen both sides of the coin — being a business owner myself, a contractor, a freelancer and…Entrepreneurship9 min read
Eitan Levy·4 days agoThe Cheapest Digital Marketing Ideas For Small Businesses8 affordable or free marketing ideas to kick start your small business You’ve spent months launching your business, you’ve poured your savings into creating the perfect product and now it’s time to shout about it. Having an effective marketing strategy for your small business is crucial if you want to…Startup6 min read
Andrew Wood·4 days agoMember-onlyThe 7 Core Principles of An Effective Marketing CampaignThere are seven core principles you must embrace to execute an effective marketing campaign and maximize results for your business. Miss any of these seven principles and your response will drop significantly. Nail them all and response will soar! #1 Single Core Concept (USP) Keep is simple stupid. Focus only…Marketing2 min read
Richard Appiah·4 days agoMember-onlyThis 39-Year-Old Makes $160,000 a Month in Passive Income Working Just 5 Hours a Week- A Look at His Typical DayHe was never the sort to start his own business. But he had to get creative to make ends meet after he lost his job as an audio engineer in 2009. At the age of 39, Graham Cochrane built two online businesses bringing in a passive income of $160,000 per…Money5 min read
Valerie Tremblay·5 days agoIntroducing The No-Pizza Team For StartupsComputers won’t replace programmers anytime soon! Even with the recent layoffs at giants like Shopify or Netflix, a lot of positions are open for humans in tech. A quick LinkedIn search for “Software Engineer in Canada” yielded 24k results. Phew! I may live to code another day! Meanwhile recruiting is…Startup6 min read
Muthinja·5 days agoHow to Measure Customer EngagementGetting it right. — One of the most often misinformed sectors of an organization yet extremely monumental to its continued existence and success is consumer engagement analysis. It serves as the prelude to customer success as it involves the scientific process of accurately measuring consumer behavior with a said product. Thanks to out-of-the-box and…Startup4 min read
