Why Startup Advice is the Worst Product-Market Fit on Earth
Startup advice is the only product that never gets tested but still gets scaled. Every founder with a…
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Bootstrapping Isn’t Noble – It’s Just Another Trap
There’s a reason founders romanticize suffering. You get to say you “did it all yourself.” Your startup was…
The Toxic Myth of Startup Family Culture
“Join our family!” sounds heartwarming until you realize your new “siblings” expect 80-hour weeks and zero boundaries. It’s…
Who’s On First: The Importance of Clear Titles & Roles in Startups
I’ve seen my fair share of chaos in startups. When I close my eyes, I can still hear…
How to Beat the Big Guys and Build Your Startup Team
Hiring is tough for any business, but startups face a unique set of challenges that set them apart…
The 9 Types of Startup Founders and How to Build a Great Co-Founder Team
Every great startup begins with a spark—an idea, a vision, or a problem begging for a solution. But…
5 Revolutionary Business Ideas Changing the Startup Landscape
The expansion of the U.S. economy over the last few years continues unabated more than halfway through 2024,…
How Startup Leaders Can Improve Communication Habits
Communication is imperative in any relationship. And as a leader in a startup, you have relationships with investors,…
The Value of Home-Based Businesses to Economic Growth
One key to the challenge of growing America’s economy is to appreciate the civic and economic value of…
7 Tips to Improve Your Business Communication Skills
Communication skills are a crucial part of any business, required when you want to explain your vision to…
7 Cost-Efficient Benefits to Enhance Job Satisfaction at Your Startup
As a startup, your business likely lacks the financial means of well-established organizations. This stark reality can make…
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…
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.…
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 –…
Urbanum’s Brigid Beaubien: An Eclectic Approach to Home Goods
Urbanum, with its creatively decorated windows and sophisticated black and gold color scheme, sits in a busy, revitalized…
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.…
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…
The Stealth Mode Startup: What We Learned, What We’d Change and Why We Succeeded, Part 2
At Lumos, we raised $30 million in funding in 18 months. No one knew until they knew–and they…
From Stealth Mode to Success: Launching an Under-the-Radar Startup, Part 1
At Lumos, we raised $30 million in funding over a period of 18 months. And we didn’t say…
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…