Startup Culture Archives

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17 Effective Strategies for Nurturing a Startup Culture

To help you foster a vibrant startup culture, we've gathered 17 effective strategies from founders, CEOs, and co-founders. From implementing a flat-management approach to initiating an innovation hour, these leaders share their experiences and recommendations...

byBrett Farmiloe

September 11, 2023

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5 Ways for Creating a Positive Work Culture

In a fast-paced digital economy, the way in which we conduct business is changing at a rapid pace. With the emergence of globalization and the internet economy, the manner in which we communicate is also...

byAtar Almog

August 22, 2023

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Why Building a Strong Company Culture Is Critical for Startup Success

Creating a startup is an opportunity to bring your unique perspectives, products, and services to your target industry. There has never been a better time to be an entrepreneur, as you have unprecedented access to...

byCharlie Fletcher

July 6, 2023

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The Importance of Work Friends

Friends can make us laugh, lend a shoulder to cry on, or just let us gossip about the latest episode of "Succession." Sometimes, we need this support around the office. Listen in as Jeff, Kristin,...

byJeff Sloan

May 1, 2023

7 Tips to Improve Your Business Communication Skills

Communication skills are a crucial part of any business. To increase your success, you need to learn how to communicate with the people around you. Communication skills make it easier for you and your team...

byMark Hensley

April 4, 2023

The Benefits of Encouraging Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace

Creativity is essential for any organization if you want to keep your business moving forward. There are numerous organizations that have designed a cool, funky, creative environment for their employees to help them relax and spark...

byCatherine Plano

February 17, 2023

The 4 Elements Necessary for Building Innovative Teams

In order to gain traction, earn revenue and turn a brand into a sustainable business, entrepreneurs must innovate. And in order to understand how to build innovative teams, it is important to first understand what...

byMichael S Melfi

September 27, 2022

Turning Passion into a Career: Entrepreneur Shares Lessons Learned

Unlike most entrepreneurs, my main goal as a young adult was not to eventually start a business – it was to go to the Olympics. I spent years competitively swimming. I had perfected the techniques...

byJenny McCuiston

September 22, 2022

How to Leverage Your Full-Time Job to Fund Your Entrepreneurial Dreams

When I accepted a position at a software development company after college, I was clear with them from the start. During the interview, they asked about my passion and my goals. I shared that I...

byKyara Gray

September 6, 2022

What I Learned Competing for Startup Money

Regardless of the type of business you’re starting, you need some money. Even if you plan to bootstrap, you still need to raise enough to live on and probably a small amount for operations. Considering...

byBob Buckley

August 31, 2022

5 Founders Share the One Piece of Advice They Wish They Knew Before Launching a Business

Becoming an entrepreneur comes with its fair share of unknowns. Taking the leap alone is a daunting feat. Along the way, there will be plenty of lessons learned and aha moments; some of which you...

byStartupNation

August 29, 2022

3 Reasons Why You Must Be a Great Leader to Be a Great Entrepreneur

Do you really need to be a great leader in order to become a great entrepreneur? The question of leadership, and how much it actually means to entrepreneurs and their startups, is a hot topic...

byDeborah Sweeney

August 18, 2022

Why Entrepreneurs Are Made, Not Born

You either have it or you don’t. How many times have you heard that? Or, a business owner saying, “I was born to be an entrepreneur.” But in business and life, things are rarely that...

byChristan Hiscock

August 15, 2022

5 Foundational Pillars for a Successful Entrepreneur Lifestyle

Being an entrepreneur isn’t a job. It’s a lifestyle built around your businesses. You have to be all in, fully engaged, and willing to do whatever it takes to make your business successful. However, beyond...

byBob Schlegel

August 9, 2022

How to Choose the Right Business Partner for Your Startup

Successfully taking a seed of an idea, turning it into a product or service, and forming a full-fledged company is based on a series of critical decisions. Who you choose to go on that ride...

byJohn Meadows

July 25, 2022

Business Biography: Mario Kiezi Adds Oakland Mall to Growing Real Estate Portfolio

Host Jeff Sloan talks with 31-year-old real estate developer and entrepreneur Mario Kiezi, the son of immigrants who just purchased Oakland Mall. Listen to the conversation on the Great Voice. Verizon Small Business Digital...

byJeff Sloan

July 23, 2022

How to Support Startup Employee Wellness from Day 1

When startups put the wellness of their employees at the forefront of their business, they obtain fascinating results. Employees' work ethics are unmatched when they feel valued, prioritized and supported. Their productivity skyrockets compared to...

byApril Miller

July 21, 2022

The Role of Culture in a Remote Work Setting

Having an almost entirely remote workforce is a relatively new concept for many business owners. People worked remotely before the pandemic, but COVID-19 lockdowns certainly introduced many more to the idea. Working from home is...

byApril Miller

July 6, 2022

How To Create a Phenomenal Company Culture

If you want to create a thriving, successful company, you must focus on creating a distinctive company culture. Industry professional Mark Stiffler knows this means setting the tone from the top and establishing values and...

byMark Stiffler

July 6, 2022

Reporter Nick Manes on Detroit’s Heralded Startup Ecosystem

Crain's Detroit Business finance and technology reporter Nick Manes unpacks the exciting announcement that Detroit is the No. 1 startup ecosystem in the world along with worries tied to startup funding on this episode of...

byInside Michigan Business

July 1, 2022