Business Ideas

[ad_1] If you’re putting a team together for the first time, there’s a good chance that you’ve already got a few people in mind. But, before you start rallying the troops and investing big, it’s important to know what the DNA of a winning startup team looks like — and how …

[ad_1] If your growing business has not made customer service a top priority, it’s time to reevaluate your to-do list. After all, in this digital era, great customer service can be be your best (and least expensive) marketing tool. Consider, for instance, that positive tweets and online reviews will undoubtedly draw …

[ad_1] Over the years I have met a number of people who claim, accurately or inaccurately, to have been cheated out of their idea by an unscrupulous entrepreneur. This isn’t always, or entirely, paranoia. Though they rebounded and their companies flourished again, both Steven Jobs and Henry Ford were ousted by …

[ad_1] Everyone loves a good entrepreneurial Cinderella story. We cheer for companies that start from nowhere and wind up revolutionizing entire industries. Unfortunately, this happens pretty infrequently. Nine out of 10 startups end up folding, and while there is a long list of factors that contribute to this jarring statistic, I …

[ad_1] As a serial entrepreneur who’s achieved an impressive five exits, you might think social networking pioneer Andrew Weinreich would have a lot to say about how to build and sell a business. But in fact, on a particularly sunny day in Hoboken, NJ at the Propelify Innovation Festival, he …

[ad_1] Understanding which leadership style works best for you is vital in reaching success. However, when it comes to goal setting, there are certain things that will help anyone in reaching his or her goals. Related: You’ll Never Accomplish Goals You Don’t Really Care About To start, writing down goals increases your chances …

[ad_1] In this ongoing series, we are sharing advice, tips and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battle on a daily basis. (Answers have been edited and condensed for clarity.) Who are you and what’s your business?We are Jason Payne (CEO) and Lindsay Reinsmith (COO), the husband-wife team that launched Ada Diamonds, a …

[ad_1] When I was very young and the Internet was brand new, I registered a domain name with an idea to create an online resource. It was a great idea. Related: Feel Like No One Likes Your Great Idea? Here Are 5 Reasons Why People Might Oppose It. But, here’s the problem: I …

[ad_1] If you are considering working with your significant other, Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon of Douglas Elliman have some advice. The duo has been named among the top 1,000 real estate professionals in the United States and are responsible for nearly $2 billion in residential sales in the New York metro area. They shared …

[ad_1] Running an ecommerce business is no walk in the park. It’s a multifaceted undertaking with a lot of moving parts — web development, retail merchandising, logistics, brand marketing, payment processing and so on — and you have to be good at all of them. Lots of large brands and …