The startup landscape is changing, and entrepreneurs must adapt along with it. Of course, the world of entrepreneurship experiences cycles. Within that context, change is neither good nor bad — it’s simply a reflection of market dynamics and lessons learned. There
At SUMO Heavy, we hate inefficiency. We’re a small dev shop with just under 20 employees so it’s absolutely critical that we remove any inefficiencies to ensure lean and smooth operations to support our much larger clients. Many entrepreneurs will
Whether you lost your business, just got dumped or your car broke down, sometimes it feels like the world is completely crashing down around you. Former Green Beret Sergeant Major (retired) Karl Erickson has experienced his share of tragedy. “I’ve seen horrible
It’s probably safe to assume you know that managing information technology (IT) is a critical element of running a successful business. When it comes to IT, one thing you might not be aware of is “hyperconvergence.” In our fast-changing technological
Not everyone loves bobbing in and out of a strange crowd with a bundle of business cards in one hand and a plate of cheese in the other. Approaching people you don’t know while trying to build connections can be
Every entrepreneur can tell you about the satisfaction of running their own business and the pride in producing their own products. Nowhere is the American Dream more fully realized than in small business or investment success. That said, there’s something
The following excerpt is from Richard Koch and Greg Lockwood’s book Simplify. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes Proposition-simplifying can make life easier and more pleasant for consumers, and it can make a fortune for
Churn is unavoidable for any subscription-based business. Some people only have a temporary need. Some will be disappointed with your service or have an issue you can’t resolve. Some of them will lose the original motivation they had to use your
In the third quarter of 2016, nearly $600 million was invested in 45 digital health startups alone. That’s a lot of dough, but money isn’t the only necessary ingredient when it comes to cooking up a successful startup. Related: The How-To: Map Your
New Year’s has come and gone; people are implementing their resolutions or maybe even abandoning them. And while it’s still important to set goals for 2017 at your company if you haven’t already, intentions and commitments rather than outcomes should be your focus.