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Six ways to get online buzz without breaking the bank

Your online reputation can make or break your startup. Whether you have a brick-and-mortar location or you’re operating solely on the Internet, you need to ensure that the chatter going on about you is positive. According to OutboundEngine, 68 percent of consumers trust opinions that people write online, and 88 percent trust these opinions just […]
Game changers: At Jemma, functional handbags get a makeover

“Game Changers” is a series in which we introduce products and services making a dent in the startup world. Chances are, there are more than a few handbags taking up space in your closet. One or two are the practical ones you use all the time, while the others are fancier ones that come out […]
Under the weather? Five ways to get back to business

As a startup founder or small business employee, you’re most likely working more than the average 40 hours per work. By staying late, going in early, and paying more attention to your work than your health, you’re going to end up getting sick at some point. When workers get sick, they tend to ignore their […]
Wish you had a personal shopper? These companies have you covered

Scrolling through page after page of dresses that look virtually identical—online shopping used to seem like a time-saver, but now the choices can often feel overwhelming. And can we talk about the fit? Once you choose the right look, there’s no guarantee that it will be the right size, the best color, or most flattering […]
Standing desks, walking meetings, and other easy ways to stay fit at work

 Sitting too much is killing us all. We’re sitting an average of 9.3 hours a day, and this lack of activity has been linked to health problems like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. We’re getting heavier and sicker just by having full-time office jobs. Is there any way to stay fit at work? However, there […]
Need more hours in a day? This company handles your grunt work

After running various tech businesses, Michael Galvin noticed a struggle all entrepreneurs face: the eating away of precious time due to mundane tasks. That’s why he co-founded Geniac, a company based out of London’s WeWork Moorgate, that assists business owners with bookkeeping, payroll, employee management, legal solutions, accounting, and administration. “We recognized that when you’re […]
Why Monday should be your favorite day of the week

Monday mornings can feel like a slap in the face, a rude awakening that you have another 40 plus hours of working ahead of you. This is called the “Monday blues,” and it happens to people who are dissatisfied with their jobs and feel underappreciated at work. However, for others, Mondays can be invigorating. They […]
Five tips for creating a killer company logo

The Internet lost it this month when Uber revealed its new logo. Unlike the old design, the new one doesn’t include the company’s signature “U.” It’s now a square inside of a circle, and it’s supposed to represent bits and atoms. “Underwhelming” was one of the kinder responses. “Pretty awful” and “ugly” were more typical […]
On Shabbat, giving young people a seat at the table

Growing up in Colorado Springs, Aliza Kline remembers how she and her family celebrated Shabbat. Every Friday after her mother baked challah (most of which her brother would eat), she would set the table and her sister would welcome guests. “Shabbat dinner was a staple in my house,” she says. With her fond memory of […]
How much do startup founders pay themselves?

Entrepreneurs prioritize the success of their startup over earning big salaries
Eight ways to make the most of your three-day weekend

For many of us, the three-day weekend is a chance to take some much-needed time to relax. For others, it can be a chance to catch up on tasks they’ve been putting off or haven’t been able to get around to. Entrepreneurs may choose to stay at work, basking in the silence in the office. To […]
Is lunch killing your productivity?

How often do you get to work at 9 AM feeling pumped and energized, only to crash at 2 PM post-lunch? Lots of people feel this way during the final hours of their workday—when productivity takes a dive, you can’t concentrate, and you find it hard to get yourself back on track. Fortunately, you can […]
Two friends who share the finer socks in life

When Ricky Choi was growing up, he attended a school that had a strict dress code. This meant that if he and his fellow classmates wanted to get creative with their wardrobes, they would have to invest in socks. “So naturally, that’s where we all went a little crazy,” he says. “My sock drawers were […]
Seven essential podcasts when you’re launching a business

You’re a busy person. In between working your full-time day job, completing your responsibilities at home, and formulating your new business plan, you have a lot going on. While you know that reading up on how to start a company, taking night classes, and meeting with entrepreneurs to ask them how they did it is […]
Seven small business tax write-offs you shouldn’t forget

Tax season has crept up on us. It’s that time when you’re sending out income forms to all your employees and contractors, going over your expenses, and finding an accountant to help you meet the IRS deadline. This year, thankfully, the IRS is giving us all more time to file. By April 18, you’ll want […]
Get That Cool Job: talent agent

When people hear the words “talent agent,” they might think of Ari Gold, the high-strung manager from Entourage, yelling at someone on the phone. But throwing temper tantrums and hanging out with hot models around the pool are not exactly an accurate picture of the job. Instead, being an agent requires determination, the ability to […]
Get That Cool Job: comedy writer

You’ve submitted more Shouts & Murmurs essays than you can remember. You write spec scripts for TV comedies all the time. You’re constantly releasing Vines, YouTube videos, and tweets. Your dream is to be hired as a full-time comedy writer. But what does it really take? What are you doing wrong? What are you doing […]
What your company culture says about your business

Google offers free meals, subsidized massages, nap pods, and foosball games to its employees. Workers at Etsy can take breaks in the meditation room, and Pixar provides a cereal bar, swimming pool, and gourmet cafeteria at its campus. It’s not just about fun perks, though. What all these extremely successful businesses have in common is […]