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We all want more time. But how do you get it
Read More »8 Tacky Business Moves to Avoid
Don't be that person. Seriously
Read More »7 Office Space Traps to Avoid
You just closed a small financing round, hired some new team members and are looking to move into a new office space.
Read More »5 Best Ways to Reward Star Employees
There's no such thing as too much employee recognition.
Read More »Livestrong Sporting Park Creates Games Within The Game For Sports Fans
MLS club Sporting Kansas City knows not every one of its matches will be an instant classic. That doesn't mean it can't still keep fans entertained
Read More »How I Hire the World’s Best Employees
It's no secret that great people build great companies, so it's baffling that more companies don't treat recruiting as the most important job. A five-piece mariachi band, a cake with a hidden message, and more food than you'd believe, were all delivered to our office—resume in tow—in an attempt to help an applicant stand out from the other 2,000 monthly hopefuls who apply for a job here
Read More »10 Tips: Find a Great Coworking Space
Get out of your garage: A shared office for your start-up company can improve your productivity and help keep costs low. In my recent outreach to keep costs low for entrepreneurs, "solopreneurs" and startups, a recurring suggestion from many of my "start-up warriors" was the idea of working in community. Here's why: Community work spaces bring together people with different backgrounds, thoughts and approaches
Read More »It’s 10 P.M., Do You Know Where Your Employees Are? 4 Steps To Set After-Hours Work Expectations
The other day I sat with three senior leaders from three different industries. One was the CEO of an international PR and communications firm
Read More »I Love You, You’re Fired
What do you do when the product you conceived, nurtured and loved, fails to thrive? Aside from firing an employee , firing a product is the worst part of my job.
Read More »Start-up Step 1: A Culture Plan
The formula for a great company is not a business model, or financial projection. I used to think that company culture happened naturally. After starting and building five companies, I've learned that great culture doesn't just happen—you need to make it happen
Read More »Parades Public Festivals, Public Spectacles
Giants parade down the Canyon of Heroes after their victory in 2008. They will retrace their steps today
Read More »16 Cocktail Party Tips for Wallflowers
Some of your best business opportunities will be at social events. How to bring out your inner schmoozer. Some of my best business connections have been made out of the office, over food and drink
Read More »5 Ways to Look More Professional
Sometimes little things make a big difference.
Read More »The Stealthiest Start-up Killer
It's the threat you never see coming. In fact, even after you crash and burn you still might not recognize it. Sometimes the biggest threat to your start-up is the one you can’t see.
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