Why are your top performers starting to leave? Do NOT read this article if you are building a commodity based business. If, however, you are establishing a dynamic, visionary organization…

Since the business side of my world is focused on entrepreneurialism and business growth, so is my new year reading list.

The curse of the entrepreneur: you have this great idea and it looks like it will do really well. The problem? You lack the capital and the skill to build it. What’s the solution? Giving Away Startup Ownership.

There are a tremendous amount of “time-saving” options available to the entrepreneur. Sometimes, they are; Sometimes they are not; and sometimes, the old ways of doing things can be more efficient.

There are dozens of factors that influence the trajectory of a startup company. Many things that can kill your operation; for example, high cost of goods, the inability to find qualified employees or simply poor management. However, there are only 3 things that can make your company a success.

I ask myself this question a lot. I think I could make an app for everything. But after three apps, I’ve learned a process that helps me determine if I should build an app or not.

Are you thinking of the next step or the final destination? Here’s how conceptual thinking influences your business strategy and eventually the success of your company.

The increasing importance of the Millennial or Gen-Y Generation, those born between early 1980s and the early 2000s, presents the most significant shift in focus for businesses. This up and coming group may present some unique challenges to new business owners, particularly those from an older generation.

There are infinite ways for startups to fail. While some factors may be out of your hands, entrepreneurs do have control over the success of the startup. Are you unknowingly on your way to kill your company?

Milestones and metrics are the key to successfully growing and funding startups. Backwards Planning is a useful tool for determining those milestones and metrics.