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by Stefan Svartling
Adding two recurring tasks called Read and Write to my task management system1 is one of the best things I've done for my life and health.
It means that I must dedicate time everyday to write to be productive, and also dedicate time to relax by reading everyday. This makes my life more harmonized.
And also, to write everyday...
Monday, May 16, 2016, will be a very big day in the world of crowdfunding.
More people will be able to invest in entrepreneurs through crowdfunding than they were just the day before. And that means that more entrepreneurs with more innovative ideas will be able to launch more businesses.
“The implications of legalizing equity-based crowdfunding are both significant and far...
By Neil Patel
You're all geared up and ready to take the entrepreneurial plunge and start your own business. This is no doubt an exciting time -- and there's probably a lot going through your mind right now.
But wait. There are several things that need to be addressed before diving in headfirst.
1. A Business Plan
Even if you think you've got everything...
Though we tend to associate creativity with artists and entertainers, it’s still a tricky area of research, since it encompasses a wide variety of neural and cognitive processes. Researchers at Georgetown University (GU) have published a new study in the journal Cerebral Cortex that looks at increasing one element of creativity, which they dub “the thinking cap” approach. The...
By AJ Agrawal
Legal issues are often at the back of an entrepreneur's mind in the excitement of launching a startup. But just because you are small doesn't mean that people are going to let things slide when you infringe upon their trademark or don't tell the full truth to investors.
This guide is going to introduce you to the dumbest legal...
By Gary Vaynerchuk
I've said it time and time again: Entrepreneurship is hard and it's not for everyone. If, after taking a realistic personal inventory of who you are and what you want to be doing, it turns out that you are ready to take the next steps in starting a business, I want to discuss the advice I always give...
Not everybody has an entire room (or even an entire wall) to set aside as a workspace. But living in a small space doesn't mean you can't carve out a spot to do a little work or let your creative juices flow. For inspiration, look no further than these examples of inspiring workspaces that fit quite nicely into not...
By Tucker J. Marion
What makes a venture capital investment successful? Some of the most interesting data on this question comes from an analysis published last year by the venture capital firm First Round Capital. The firm’s unique data set comprises information on over 300 companies and nearly 600 founders, including founder characteristics such as age, gender, education, firm location, and prior work...
If you’re thinking of turning your business idea into a reality, be warned. While it may be easier than ever to start a business, it’s harder than ever to keep it alive, says Robert Herjavec, star investor on ABC’s Shark Tank. Why? The competition has never been greater.
“When I started a business, if you got to a certain size,...
Now that I’m well past my first-time entrepreneur experience, I can reflect on what I learned during that period in my life. In doing so, my tips might be able to help some of you first-time entrepreneurs out there get past barriers a little more quickly, get launched faster, and avoid some pitfalls along the way.
I've failed many time....