Growing a Business

Founders across emerging and regional markets are building world-class companies without Silicon Valley's capital advantage. Here's how.

Instead of surveys and government reports, listen to the people closest to capital, consumers and jobs.

Smart startups can create a hiring advantage by finding disillusioned talent from major companies returning their employees back to the office.

Learn when and how to scale from freelancer to micro-agency without losing control, burning out or taking on a full team.

Hiring senior finance can unlock leverage — but only once the right foundation exists. Startups that see real value from finance leadership first build clarity, feedback loops and decision-ready numbers.

Lindsay Hancock’s product made it to major retail shelves in less than two years.

Implementing a pilot contract is beneficial to startups and enterprises alike — here's why.

I was exhausted and convinced I couldn't keep going, but one night and one conversation changed how I showed up as a founder.

Data is critical for informing your video content strategy. But trusting vanity metrics can tempt you into setting the wrong priorities.

The biggest obstacle for emerging tech isn't complexity, competition or timing — it's the narrative the public hears before the product ever loads.

Here's how to succeed when the familiar disappears. When friends drift away. When the phone stops ringing.

Jack Ng started his career fishing the cold waters of Alaska, despite constant seasickness.

These five negotiation secrets can help you avoid costly mistakes, strengthen your position and walk away with millions more when selling your first business.

The biggest risk in marketing today isn't overspending, it's abandoning differentiation before it ever has time to work.

How safe is your company's data? Take these simple steps to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.

Here's how you can transform your own brand by embracing creativity, strategy and a unique story.

After 20 years of building and exiting companies and completing over $700 million in transactions, I've discovered the playbook that lets independents compete and win against larger competitors.

Here are the foundational principles that enable sustainable growth beyond $5M in revenue.

Revenue-related data is the backbone for an organization to thrive in its business and compete in the industry — and AI is making it easier.

Hustle had convinced me I was successful when, in reality, I had built a high-stress job with thin margins and no leverage. I wasn't running a business. I was trapped inside one.

Leaders face pressure to innovate constantly, but surprising your users with updates and overhauls they didn't ask for is a recipe for disaster. Here's my advice on how to reinvent your product the right way.