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When it comes to splitting equity it is important to create a structure that keeps all key parties properly motivated in the ebb and flow of building a startup.

Finding a mentor may seem like a daunting task, but it's really not that difficult -- and both the process and outcome can be quite rewarding.

You don't need a lot of slides, but the ones you do have must concise and compelling.

Founders can't just present a pitch deck to investors and think they will get funding. They need to be prepared for all sorts of questions.

Venture capitalist Tony Conrad is looking to take your questions on raising funds, approaching investors, structuring deals, making your pitch stand out and more.

Many entrepreneurs want to go directly to the source the moment an idea strikes or at the first sign of growth, but you need to first prove the business to yourself before asking others to believe in it.

While social media and marketing can definitely help boost a brand's online presence, there are a few other things companies should do before investing resources to these areas.

Entrepreneurs need to understand what goals matter the most to their company and focus on setting goals, reviewing these milestones and seeking advice.

The man that shadowed Jeff Bezos and later became the founder of Pro.com is looking to take your questions about leadership, scaling, funding, building a team, raising venture capital and determining product-market fit.

It takes a matrix of methods and a continuous commitment to create, establish, build and maintain a social-media presence and following.

The digital world has opened up a whole new world of marketing when you have a shoestring budget.

When it comes to putting together content for a webinar, here is a piece of advice that should guide your thinking.

Really good marketing begins and ends with your customer.

Our expert Jim Joseph is looking to take your questions on everything marketing including branding, positioning, social media and the digital world.

Bringing on a new employee shouldn't be taken lightly. Here are three things to consider before welcoming the individual to the team.

Once you've created a product or service that has market fit, these three factors can help take your company to the next level.

Here is how to determine a business's most important metrics and keep leaders aligned with these goals.

Our expert this month is looking to take your questions pertaining to leadership – everything from scaling a company to managing employees and strategy

When an employee is harmful to a company's success, he or she will have a pervasive impact on trust, productivity and a sense of community within the business's walls.

When HR acts as the facilitator of employee engagement, they establish countless conversations with the employee population, each of which is an opportunity to gain employee trust

Our HR expert discusses what resume elements will help lead to an interview, what he looks for in employees and the importance of thank-you notes.