Consultants and Advisors
Evaluate New Vendors That Will Help the Business Expand
Working with others is all about building relationships, and the process of selecting service providers should be focused on finding those who will connect with executives and the company as a whole and stick around for the long haul.
5 Behaviors of a Successful and Trustworthy Consultant
For a successful business relationship to get off the ground and thrive, both sides need to trust and respect each other.
Why This Is the Season for Generosity Marketing
While everyone is in the spirit of giving, consider offering customers your best content, product or service for free.
The 5 Essentials of Choosing a Consultant
These outside advisers can create tremendous value for your business, but it's important the person your contract checks off these items.
8 Ways to Stay Calm During a Crisis
Your worst nightmare has struck. Learn to deftly maneuver and persevere, no matter what's flaring at your young startup.
5 Ways I Used a Reverse Book Club to Write a Bestseller
An entrepreneur explains how she assembled a group of friends to meet every two weeks and help her write her volume.
MBAs for Hire, By the Hour
A startup raises nearly $5 million to match companies with the well-educated consultants they need.
Be a Better Client to a Consultant With These 3 Tips
Following this advice should save you time and money when working with a service provider.
What Obama's Order Banning Gay Discrimination Means for Businesses
Many entrepreneurs may be surprised to learn that federal laws have not addressed sexual-orientation or gender-identity bias inside private companies.
Hiring a Consultant? Shun the 24-Hour Turnaround and Other Hype.
Any outfit promising a super-speedy turnaround will probably deliver less than optimum results.
Going From 'Least Likely to Succeed' and Charting a Path to Prosperity
An entrepreneur without a college degree gives his ingredients for overcoming hurdles and learning the skills to run a robust enterprise.
How to Find the Absolute Right Mentor to Steer You to Startup Success
Whether you need a cheerleader, someone to vent to or a person with specific skill sets, here are tips for approaching your search for the perfect guide.
MBA Students Can Help Spice Up Your Startup's Special Sauce
The sharp eyes of a business class can enrich a company's bottom line.
Mentors Can Fill in Any Yawning Gaps as Your Startup Integrates New Grads
Often new companies don't offer comprehensive training and onboarding. Here's how to set up informal relationships instead.
4 Steps to Securing a Rock-Star Advisory Board
Startups are a dime a dozen. The ones that rise about the competition not only have a stellar product but also a stellar advisory board.