There was once a time — when I was younger — when I bragged about how little sleep I needed: "I can go on just three or four hours of sleep," I remember telling people, thinking that it was a sign of strength. I've since learned that not getting enough sleep isn't a sign of strength... Continue
Thinking of a starting up a new small business? Not so fast. From August to September of 2016 venture capital firm First Round Capital interviewed about 700 founders of startup companies and asked them questions about their businesses. Their answers are important to consider... Continue
Small businesses are rarely profitable when starting out. Therefore, you need to find a safe way to finance your business until it starts to at least support itself. The best ways to safely finance your small business are: crowdfunding your project online, tapping into personal... Continue
I'm a writer and to pay the bills, I was a full-time temp for a decade. I took on temp assignments lasting from a few days to several months and have worked in various positions in numerous industries, from finance to tech to the arts and everything in between. I've seen how... Continue
If your home sweet home is also the headquarters of your small business, don't make the mistake of assuming you can go without commercial insurance coverage. Many small business owners who work from home, from consultants to online retailers to... Continue
If you've ever quickly decided to buy a product you weren't entirely ready to buy, you probably did so because you feared you'd miss out entirely. Chances are, whether you were buying online, from a small business, or at a large retailer, that... Continue
