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I had no idea what I was getting into when I joined a friend’s startup. I had a successful background in consulting and leading a technology group for a super-regional bank. I went from a company of 90,000 to being employee number three. None of our team had any startup experience. We made signific Read More

Early in a startup's life, it is difficult to raise funds from professional investors. As a result, entrepreneurs turn to friends and family members for loans and small investments to get them through these early stages. I've put together 7 common pitfalls to avoid with friends and family funds. Read More

Buy the coffee for your next meeting. It will be a small act of generosity that will surprise your guest and get the meeting off to a great start. In fact, there are 5 clear benefits to buying the coffee, and you can probably identify even more. Read More

Raising money for your startup is a difficult, time consuming process. Successful entrepreneurs know that gaining investors is just as dependent on what you don't do, as what you do. Here are four simple things to avoid while raising funds. Read More

Are you investing your own time, money and effort in your own professional development? How you start 2014 influences how you will begin 2015 and how successful you will be in your business. Decide now that 2014 will be like no year before and take action to make 2014 your best year ever. Read More

Are you in a hurry for success? Do you see others' success and wonder why they have it easy? Maybe even a bit jealous? It is time to change your mindset. Read More

Have you made mistakes common to entrepreneurs like seeking funding before you or your business is ready or building a perfect product only to find customers want something else? I sure have. Here's a good overview of some common challenges faced by entrepreneurs. Read More

Can you leave work behind to enjoy time away with your family? Working on vacation is an easy trap and sometimes expected, but is that why you take time off? I've implemented my 7 Habits of Highly Effective Vacationing to ensure work does not overtake vacation. Read More

Are you a leader people willingly follow? Does your company embody a team-oriented culture where you work toward a common vision? Are you mentoring others? If that’s what you want in your company, EntreLeadership is for you. My experience at a recent EntreLeadership 1-Day Conference. Read More

Can you become a better leader in just 2 days by attending a leadership conference? Maybe. The answer depends on your preparation. Read More