[ad_1] When you’re a startup, you’re almost always worried about the overall growth of your business. While raising enough capital is a huge concern, other factors crucial to growth include research, marketing outreach and efforts to spread awareness about your product/service. Related: Five Ways to Learn the Nuts and Bolts of Crowdfunding …

[ad_1] Too many people think you need to have a lot of money before you start your financial planning. The exact opposite is true — financial planning is how you get that money. By creating a strategy that matches your long-term goals, you can improve your financial situation over time. …

[ad_1] In a world where compensation and benefits are the No. 1 way to attract and keep top talent, 401(k) matching tops the list when it comes to meaningful perks with value that grow over time. While an employer contribution isn’t required by law, it’s a great way to show …

[ad_1] “The question I ask myself like almost every day is, ‘Am I doing the most important thing I could be doing?'” Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s motivation to create a social media network began long before Facebook. At the age of 12, he built an early messaging system …

[ad_1] So, you want to sell your products online or, if you already have a web presence, you want to sell a lot more. You may need to build a new webstore or a set of new features. That sounds expensive, right? Well, it certainly can be. Related: The 6 Best …

[ad_1] Update: Watch the first episode here this Wednesday, 9/20! The first 60 seconds of a business pitch can be the difference between achieving your highest dreams or falling flat on your face when seeking venture capital. Entrepreneur magazine teamed up with a group of real investors to put entrepreneurs to …

[ad_1] Ever find yourself watching the minutes tick by or wishing there was a mute button for co-worker chit chat? There is a simple solution to many of the most common office hour irritations: music. Related: You May Not Realize This Divide That Exists Between You and Your Coworkers Music …

[ad_1] The truth is that, with practically every worthwhile job or career, we can all get caught up in the “pinball syndrome.” Think of a pinball machine as a metaphor for all the urgent things that demand our attention throughout the day. And while we may not feel like we’re …

[ad_1] From creation to distribution, new technology is enabling marketers to forge new paths to engage consumers. And smart brands are looking to better understand how those audiences consume content. Adopting new techniques will keep marketers and their businesses ahead of the curve. Here are five content-marketing trends the experts agree companies …

[ad_1] In the past, digitally native businesses found their first success without a brand: In fact, many Silicon Valley companies didn’t even use the “B” word. Related: The 8 Laws of Branding Conventional VC wisdom, in fact, supported a model where entrepreneur would take the lowest salary possible, live on the future promise of …