If you’re betting $1000 in a game of roulette, you know that one possible consequence is losing that money. It might seem like a lot to lose – and it is – but some gamblers are willing to take the...
You know what’s the worst? Dedicating your time to something that doesn’t pan out. Especially in the realm of hiring, when the process already takes a fair amount of time, it can be frustrating to...
We’ve spent a lot of the past few weeks posting about the vital roles that any startup should hire for – going over the importance of each role, and talking about the personality traits that...
Entrepreneurs are renowned for knowing what they want and going after it relentlessly. For much of a startup’s journey, the founder is the company expert, executing on a vision that they hold, and...
So. It’s that time. You’ve just hired a new employee for your startup, and you’re wondering what’s next. Onboarding is often referenced to as the ‘probationary period,’ but it’s so much more than...
Hiring is always hard. Hiring for a startup can be even harder. Without the brand awareness or budget of a larger company, finding and attracting the right talent is a huge undertaking. On top of...
Ever thought about becoming a Principal Beer Ordering Specialist for your next job? To be honest, that sounds like a pretty good gig – especially if the job includes product testing. A Beer Ordering...
It’s safe to say that entrepreneurs have their fair share of challenges. One of the most daunting challenges can be hiring additional staff. On one hand, once startups begin to grow, it’s nearly...
It’s been said over and over: hiring is consistently cited as one of the biggest challenges that startups face. In fact, FastCompany lists "not getting the team right" as the number-one reason why...
Entrepreneurs are used to taking on as many different roles as possible in order to get the job done. But as the startup grows, so do the higher-importance responsibilities, like complying with...
Startups are built to eke the most productivity out of the smallest group. In the development phase, efficiency and agility are paramount, with each team member wearing more hats in a single week...
Customers can make or break any business, but they’re even more critical for startups. If you aren’t obsessed with delighting your customers – well, you should be. Every single step of the customer...