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When Kickstarter campaigns go bad
What happens when supporters do their part, but you can’t do yours? Here’s how to avoid upsetting your new fans.
Set a remarkable goal, then blow it away
It was not enough for William Roetzheim to launch Marotz and then sell it for millions–he wants to do it again and again and then again.
Big mistake: Neglecting your corporate blog
Your corporate blog can help you improve your brand profile, but it also provides a substantial SEO impact and marketing value when properly utilised.
How to tell a great story
Use this seven-step process to develop and tell a business anecdote that will you help close the deal.
Thank your employees in only eight words
Genuine appreciation goes a long way. Here’s a guide to get the most out of a brief note, no matter who you’re thanking.
10 things you should Tweet
There’s no magic formula for how to use Twitter to promote your business. But here are a few things to try.
Google+ a ghost town? Hardly
Not only is Google+ not deserted, it might be a better platform for business than Facebook and Twitter. Here’s why.
Five reasons you aren’t a great boss
These common blind spots could be preventing you from being the manager you need to be.
Google AdWords: 12 essential Do’s and Don’ts
When it comes to web advertising, it’s fine to go it alone. Just make sure you’re not throwing money down the drain.
The Monty Python guide to running a business
Because a little humour never hurts: 10 Monty Python quotes every business owner should know… and use!
Three ways to make the competition cry
If you have a great business, you probably have at least a few competitors. Here’s how to set yourself apart.
13 ways of looking at a leader
Want to be a better leader? Or find management inspiration, at least? Here you can learn from a baker’s dozen of the most prevalent types.
Nine business cliches to retire forever
They’ve been used, misused, and abused. It’s time to eliminate these buzz phrases from your speech entirely.
Build a product customers will buy: Five tips
You can’t live without your product – but what about your customers? Five tips to ensure you’re selling something people want.
Get more people to ‘Like’ you: Three tips
Have Twitter and Facebook become too noisy and useless for meaningful interaction? Here are three tips for taking better advantage of social media opportunities.
VCs are partners, not bosses
What’s up with the superiority complex exhibited by both venture capitalists and entrepreneurs?
12 online PR blunders to avoid
Do you Facebook during happy hour? Retweet without doing your research? You could cause a huge PR mess.
The biggest hiring mistake you’ll ever make
Let a good one get away? That’s a bad mistake but not the worst. Here’s the one that trumps all the rest.
Why start-up culture is bad for creativity
Founders are expected to perform under pressure, iterate on the fly, and fail fast. But is that ethos doing more harm than good?
How to get acquired for tons of money
Some companies are bought for huge sums, while other similar ones never get much notice. How to get on the road to the big acquisition.
Are you assertive – or aggressive?
High-pressure sales tactics can be more annoying than effective. There’s a better way to move a deal forward.
How to be happier at work: Three tips
Google’s “chief happiness officer” shares some of the wisdom that has made the company’s employees more content and productive.
Where Klout came from
Joe Fernandez launched Klout the old-fashioned way: sleeping on couches, abandoning friends, and risking his life’s savings. Piece of cake.
Facebook pulls off largest tech IPO ever
Ring the bells: It’s a landmark day for Wall Street and Silicon Valley as the world’s biggest social network becomes a public company.