Startup Mistakes

Your logo is your business identity -- it can be difficult to get right, and incredibly easy to get wrong.

Common pitfalls and misconceptions entrepreneurs need to avoid when starting their business.

Three tips for developing the right relationships and justifying your time on partners' calendars.

Entrepreneurs often create businesses but are unable to establish themselves as leaders due to industry giants dominating the market share. This article highlights the factors than an entrepreneur should consider in order to break that dominance and establish themselves as an industry leader.

Businesses thrive that see mistakes as a fundamental part of the growth journey.

No matter how well you plan or how far ahead you think, unexpected expenses and market shifts will catch you out. Then thinking on your feet alone will determine whether your company survives.

There are mistakes everybody should know to avoid.

You've poured your heart and soul into building your company. Make sure any newcomer you bring into your business has done the same -- and has the processes in place to protect your investments.

Focus in business is one of the key ingredients to success. Focus comes from the word no.

When you set out to disrupt the status quo, don't pick a status quo people love.

Integrating remote freelancers with your in-house team is critical and not at all easy.

The co-founder of Anytime Fitness shares his best tips for avoiding some of the all-too-common traps aspiring business owners fall into.

Projecting the right attitude inspires confidence in your product. When desperation creeps in, potential clients and investors look for a way out.

The worst mistakes are also completely avoidable.

Even when you've blown it with your first customers, you can still rebound. Read this to find out how.

When your "brand" no longer defines what your business is actually all about, it may be time to pivot. Here's how.

There are nine categories of problems, and office space isn't one of them.

The biggest mistake in growing a company is to hire people who are underqualified for crucial roles and responsibilities.

Firing an employee is among the most unpleasant responsibilities of being boss, in part because their failure is also your failure.

The more you know of them, the less you'll make them.

From not having a business plan to spreading yourself too thin on social media, here are a few things founders should avoid when starting a business.