One of the reasons I’m such a big fan of Mark Cuban is because he’s not afraid to tell aspiring entrepreneurs exactly how hard it is to become truly successful in business. He doesn’t sugarcoat the inevitable failures you’ll experience along the way, and he doesn’t wrap the endless hours of hard work in a […]

Last night, I witnessed more than a dozen startup founders ride up and down an elevator. Yes, they were pitching to investors. In less than 30 seconds, each one needed to cover what problem they are solving, what value their product brings to the world, and why they are the right team for the job. […]

I wouldn’t call myself a messy person, but when I look at the piles of winter clothes and snow boots stashed in plain view of my closet, I know it’s time to store them away and make room for my spring wardrobe. But easier said than done, right? For a little Organization 101, I turned […]

When you’re thinking about starting a business, there are many options. It’s all about making the best choice for your company based on your goals. There isn’t one definitive option for you, but here are things to consider: 1. Do you like the idea of making all the decisions yourself? If the answer is yes, you […]

Patrick McGinnis worked for the financial services giant AIG when the financial crisis hit in 2008. The aftermath of convinced him that he should take another look at investing in startups. In his book The 10% Entrepreneur, he talks about how he prospered devoting just a fraction of his time and money. For the first […]

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 […]