Every business needs a plan of action; at the very least a 12-month roadmap of where you’re going. Now, if you’ve got a great idea and you’re just getting the business up and running then a plan is even more essential. The value of a business plan has been debated but the skinny is that a good [...]
Many entrepreneurs, including myself, think big- really big. Everyone has ideas and some of them are actually quite good but usually they’re too big and broad to actually execute. If you’re serious about building a great business, you’ll need to be incredibly focused to make it happen. Otherwise, your idea will never have a chance [...]
If you’re a startup owner and you want people to find you, then social media must be a solid part of your strategy for attracting and retaining customers. Think about it, how often do you use Google or another search engine to find a business? The more online presence your company has, the better chance you’ll [...]
Don’t settle for renting or leasing an office when you can get so much more. As an entrepreneur, you can feel completely alone when you’re starting or growing a business. In the first business that I started, I felt as though I was the only one going through the challenges of hiring, doing way too much [...]
Last week, I was at a conference in Las Vegas speaking about the importance of vision and core values to a group of entrepreneurs.What I realized, as I was talking about my own vision and core values, is that I kept coming back to the theme of authenticity. It’s authenticity that’s been driving my vision [...]
Andrew Fried is the Co-Founder of Out and Active, an outdoors excursion service that provides unique group trips that combine outdoor adventures, relaxing indulgences, and social activities to the LGBT community and allies. Andrew is also a mentee of Wicked Start’s startup mentorship program and we asked him to talk to us about his startup experience [...]
You’re at the starting block and ready to jump into entrepreneurship. Turning an idea into a business requires a lot time, effort and $$$ so just because it’s good- or even great- doesn’t mean you have to pursue it. This entry is about the power of planning to help you get at the idea that’s right for [...]
Figuring out just how much your business idea is worth is a subject of much debate— whether you’re looking to sell it to someone or get investment to actually start it. I’m confronted daily with questions of value by eager, aspiring entrepreneurs. There are so many amazing ideas out there and I’m excited by all of [...]
With Facebook’s valuation at about $80 billion, you might be wondering how you can get in on this action. Maybe you’re ready to tap into the world of entrepreneurship to create or partake in the next billion-dollar idea. So, what exactly does it take to get to this level? There isn’t an exact formula, and the chances of ever [...]
Networking is about making connections that ultimately can help you find the resources you need to be successful- from planning, hiring the right staff, finding the best lawyer, or getting the marketing strategy right. “Working the crowd” sounds contrived, however, networking can be your best ally as you manage your startup. I recently sat on a [...]