[ad_1] Starting your own business is like jumping on an emotional rollercoaster with the highest of highs and lowest of lows — all the while, wondering if the ride will come to a screeching halt. Anyone can start a business but it’s infinitely harder to grow and sustain it. When …

[ad_1] Every year, more and more people begin to support the legalization of marijuana. We’re seeing changes all across the country, as more than half of American states now allow medical marijuana. Four states voted in November to legalize recreational use. Here’s an even more startling set of numbers: According …

[ad_1] If you know anything about modern day marketing, then you know social media is critical. This is the first time in history that people have been instantly connected all over the world, able to communicate in a moment over different mediums. If you have an audience, social media can …

[ad_1] Everyone knows content is king — it’s what draws customers in and keeps them invested in your brand or company. You know that your audience can tell the difference between quality content and substandard work, but you also know you can’t spend days or even hours on a single …

[ad_1] Most startup disasters are caused by a failure to connect with the customer. The commonly acknowledged startup killers — premature scaling, running out of capital and a lack of market interest — all have a root in broken sales strategy. Here are four secrets entrepreneurs can use to nail their messaging, …

[ad_1] From Twitter to Facebook, a lot of big companies are realizing the importance of local businesses and offering them resources to get their business on their platform. The world is open for local businesses; even Google has warmly embraced local businesses, paving an easier path for them through Google+ …

[ad_1] When it comes to the speaking industry, entrepreneurs tend to focus on speaking at events and conferences. It’s the traditional path that is known and understood. Being a paid consultant to companies is something that intrigues entrepreneurs but there’s no clear path. The lack of clarity and not enough …

[ad_1] Way to go! You just got the new business funding you’ve been after! So, chances are, you’re feeling like your business bank account finally has that much-needed room to breathe. But, don’t relax just yet. That deposit into your account isn’t the end of the transaction. Before you exhale, you still have to figure out the …

[ad_1] With the help of backers from across the globe, companies and creators have turned to Kickstarter to fund some of this year’s most innovative products. Most of these campaigns not only met, but exceeded, their fundraising goals. From $4 million raised for a “fidget cube” to $12 million for …

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