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Thought Leaders

Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert: Thomas Hansen.

Having been a serial entrepreneur and now the vice president of Small and Medium Business at Microsoft, Thomas Hansen is looking to take your questions about entrepreneurship and how to use technology to get a competitive edge.

Leadership

Why Startups Need Leaders, Not Bosses

There's no place where strong leadership is needed more than in a hectic startup environment in which the odds are most stacked against you, and Herculean efforts to gain and maintain traction are required daily, not quarterly

Growing a Business

6 Powerful Tips to Get the Most Out of Networking

Getting connected is a strategic treasure hunt, a quest to find ways to plug holes to support your startup's mission and objectives.

Thought Leaders

What It Really Takes to Be an Entrepreneur

Our expert, Robert Reffkin, discusses what it takes to be successful and how entrepreneurship really has nothing to do with business ownership.

Thought Leaders

Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert: Robert Reffkin.

For this month entrepreneur Robert Reffkin is looking to answer your questions about starting a business, leading teams and the challenges that come with running a company.

Leadership

The Ins and Outs of Onboarding Employees and Independent Contractors

In the early stages of a business, many founders prefer to engage independent contractors to perform services, as it allows the company to avoid implementing costly payroll processes.

Fundraising

Here's How to Grab an Investor's Attention and Land Funding

In an environment where many startups are seeking funding but few get it, entrepreneurs need to know how to stand out.

Legal

Before You Form an S Corp, Consider These Points

Our legal expert breaks down the pros and cons of forming an S Corporation.

Legal

What to Consider When Deciding Between Forming a Sole Proprietorship or LLC

Our legal expert Lori Hoberman discusses the pros and cons of the two different business entities.

Thought Leaders

Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert: Lori Hoberman.

Our expert this month is a lawyer, and she is looking to take your questions on entity formation, employee compensation, funding and more.

Marketing

5 Steps to Getting (and Keeping) Employees Engaged at Work

Here are some crucial steps to simultaneously create a more engaged workforce while reducing turnover.

Growing a Business

Here's the Right Way to Screen Potential Job Candidates

The face-to-face interview is not going away.

Starting a Business

Before You Bring a Co-Founder on Board, Ask These 5 Questions

Our expert this week discusses how entrepreneurs can test out a potential partner before going all in.

Growing a Business

Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert: Tom Gimbel.

Our expert this month is looking to take your questions on hiring, culture, employee development and retention.

Marketing

Through Storytelling, Entrepreneurs Can Get People to Hit the 'Buy' Button

Compelling web copy is important in creating a hook to persuade people to buy, but it is better to create an experience for people coming to your site that totally transcends the transaction.