10 Strategies for Negotiating Like a Pro
Seal the deal on your next business opportunity. As a business owner, getting what you want is imperative to your company’s success. That’s because losing a deal could mean losing a competitive advantage—whether it be resources, clients, or sales that are meant to...
9 Sure Signs of a Loyal Customer
As a founder, you know what makes a good CTO, CFO, Social Media Manager and so on. But can you identify the same sort of qualities in your clients? We asked nine entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question: “What is a sure sign of a...
10 Features Most Mobile Apps Could Do Without
What feature could most mobile apps eliminate and actually improve user experience? 1. Email Confirmation Far too many apps over-complicate things. One of the biggest problems I have personally experienced is that after I download an app, not only do I have to sign up...
12 Helpful Aspects of Formal Business Plans for First-Time Founders
What aspect of a formal business plan can still be helpful to first-time founders and why? The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In...
14 Ways of Splitting Equity With Co-Founders or Employees Without Giving the Company Away
1. Founder Vesting It’s imperative to have founder vesting with multiple co-founders. Founder vesting implies that the longer the founders work together, the more they earn (typically over 3-4 years). It’s a pretty standard practice and solves a lot of potential...
The 8 most overlooked mobile app usability issues (and how to fix them)
To make your customer's mobile experience truly seamless, everything from onboarding to checkout must work flawlessly. Overlooking something as simple as navigation on a mobile device can mean the difference between a paying customer and a dead end. SEE ALSO: 13...
13 effective ways your startup can use Periscope to grow the business
By now, most digital-savvy startups are not only popping up on Pinterest and Facebook, but also on Snapchat and Instagram. Visual and video-driven storytelling give startups a tremendous opportunity to reach new (and younger) customers. But how can entrepreneurs take...
10 Young Entrepreneurs Reveal The Morning Routine That Powers Them Through The Day
It’s not always easy to jump out of bed in the morning. Even if you do jump out of bed, you might not get going till you pour a coffee or 3. We talked to 10 members of the Young Entrepreneur Council to discover 3 things they do in the morning that give them enough...
15 Unusual Ways to Find an Investor
Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs...
Brand Ambassadors Are A Must Have For Every Entrepreneur
Establishing your small business brand is essential. As an owner, do you have an army of brand ambassadors that will be advocates for your product if you release a new product or service? Establishing brand ambassadors for your business can help ensure your company’s...
9 ways to impress customers even when delivering bad news
Soften bad news to clients by making sure they know you care — and that you’re taking care of the problem Question:What is your favorite tip for softening bad news to a customer or client? Offer a positive initiative “Stuff happens, as they say. It’s how you deal with...
14 Red Flags an Investor Is Not a Good Fit for You
Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs...