George Deeb
Guest Writer /
Managing Partner at Red Rocket Ventures
George Deeb is the managing partner at Chicago-based Red Rocket Ventures, a startup consulting, financial advisory and executive staffing firm, and author of 101 Startup Lessons -- An Entrepreneur's Handbook. Red Rocket is also a founding member of Ensemble, an all-star powered 'Digital Services Suite.'
Venture Capital
Look Closely at These 4 M's Before Investing in a Startup
Nobody knows better than venture investors the challenges facing a new company. Take a hard look at the prospects for success before placing your bet.
Run a Better Business
Startup Success Equals Strategy Plus Execution
A good idea with a great team is a better bet than a stellar idea executed by a mediocre team.
Run a Better Business
The Right CEO When You Launch Might Be the Wrong CEO When the Company Is Growing
The skills and proclivities needed when a company is launched and when it hits its stride are so different few people can manage both roles well.
Growing a Business
The Best Medicine for Your Business: A Fresh Set of Eyes
When you find that your company feels stunted, or a problem seems to have no solution, find some outside help fast.
Education
K-12 Curriculum Needs a Major Overhaul to Develop Entrepreneurship Skills
We need to rethink how we teach children if we are to graduate adults who can fill the available jobs and grow the economy larger.
Working at a Startup
When Picking a Startup to Join, Think Like an Investor
Examine the opportunities skeptically, but when you're convinced you've found a winner, get on board with any job you can.
Hiring Sales Pros
A Guide to Hiring the Right Type of Salesperson for What You're Selling
Just as a relief pitcher and a starter are different types doing the same job, sales pros come in endless variety.
Startups
Age Really Is Just a Number When It Comes to Entrepreneurial Success
Years of experience in business is a better indicator than age, young or old, when guessing who will complete the trek to success.
Retail Businesses
6 Tips for Keeping Your Store Relevant to Online Shoppers
If customers are finding what they need in your store just to buy it online, it's time to update your retail strategy.
Customer Retention
A High Churn Can Cause Your Business to Crash and Burn
This vital metric can help determine how much your company will grow and can hurt or help your chances of receiving investment money.
Lessons
Do Pass Go: Business Lessons From Monopoly
The game we all grew up playing actually provides great advice for entrepreneurs trying to figure out the startup world.
Mentors
How to Filter Conflicting Advice From Multiple Mentors
Getting different entrepreneurs' takes can be invaluable, but also confusing. Figure out what's best for you with these tips.
Inspiring Your Team
Does Your Team Have the Right Stuff to Attract Venture Capital?
These four things may be even more important to investors than a solid business idea.
Starting a Business
13 Startup Red Flags to Avoid
Companies plagued by any of these problems are likely headed for failure.
Starting a Business
Triple Word Score! What Scrabble Can Teach You About Business.
Lessons for your startup from everyone's favorite crossword game.
