How To Create A Business Logo As we’ve said before, a logo is akin to the face of your company. And if this metaphor is true, then by zooming out you’ll find your brand: a fancy name for what customers see and feel when they interact with your company. Business Logo Design Tips A logo […]

It appears that nearly every human is fed up with email (us included), and services attempting to solve the problem continue to emerge. All the while, however, newsletters remain a driving force for countless companies, including the likes of Thrillist, Daily Candy and Refinery29. In addition, email is the most common online activity of US adults, […]

If you’re eyeing a company rebrand in the new year, you’ve probably already figured out that design plays a major role in the process. No matter if you’re working with a professional or doing it yourself, understanding what’s out there is critical for success. Here’s where we go for inspiration to help get those gears […]

As our archive of stories and resources continues to grow, we’ve decided to bring some of our most popular tips back to the front page before kicking off 2014. Given our focus on entrepreneurs, it’s no surprise that entrepreneurship itself made its way into our most popular topics. Let’s dive in:  1. Entrepreneurs see themselves as innovators. And rightly so […]

At the risk of sounding like an About.com article, we’d like to take a moment to acknowledge a growing problem for entrepreneurs, designers, developers and everyone else glued to a computer screen. Let’s talk about eye fatigue. Because our eyes are not adapted to staring at a fixed screen for hours on end, eye problems […]

I’ve been pitched countless times working as both a writer and an editor in tech journalism. Through a bit of reverse-engineering, this role has led me to acutely understand errors companies often make while searching for coverage. Below, I’ve summarized many of the most important factors companies should consider while  working with the press. Avoid them at […]

Less than a year ago, Chris Poole launched DrawQuest in hopes of convincing the average person to take up drawing. His somewhat lofty vision is that everyone should draw, because creativity shouldn’t be something you only embrace at age four with finger paints. That vision — encouraging those who’ve lost their creativity to go off […]

With all its downsides, social media has proven to be a life-changing medium. While there are seemingly countless examples of how social networks have sparked romances and friendships, I’ve found that the impact social media leaves on your career isn’t given enough attention. My story alone isn’t too wild: My past two roles are tied […]

If you make anything on the Web, odds are you’re at risk of using generic, cheesy stock photos like these. We’ve all been there: you write a blog post, or design a site, and realize you need some sort of imagery to accompany your work. Unless you already have access to an extensive catalog of photographs, you’re […]

Do What You Love is a new series that showcases the entrepreneurs behind emerging companies. For our second edition, we sat down with Erik Martin, the general manager of Reddit — here’s what he shared: Out of college I worked in the music industry. From starting a new label to working for a bunch of […]

Behind every successful company, there’s a team of people working tirelessly to bring an idea to life. For Room Hints cofounder Tiffany Willson, this (often romanticized) hustle has stuck with her since the age of three: “I’ve always had that fire in my gut to start something.” And so she did. We sat down with Willson […]

Instacart App Instacart founder Apoorva Mehta believes he can build an empire of Amazon-scale by helping people shop for groceries from their homes. While this may sound like a stretch, it mirrors Amazon in the 90s; books were Amazon’s starting point, on which a behemoth was built. Likewise, Instacart has big plans. Yes, countless companies have tried to […]

Despite the Ticketmasters and Eventbrites of the world, YPlan has emerged over the past nine months as an important player in the events industry. The startup, which offers users an easy way to buy tickets last-minute, seems to have done quite well for itself; it claims to run on 15% of all iPhones in London […]

Grown out of founder Kellee Khalil‘s frustration from planning her sister’s wedding, Loverly has made a name for itself as a discovery engine with a matrimonial niche. Like all discovery tools, Loverly helps users find the content they crave, but the company has done a particularly noteworthy job of marrying content and product. Loverly focuses […]

If you’re looking to build a successful company, you’ll want to create something that solves a real problem. And if you do it right, you may even improve the lives of your users (while simultaneously bringing in as much cash as possible). This concept is far from new; it’s the backbone of the tech industry, […]