12 reasons your business should have a native app before 2016
There's no denying that millennials are relying on their mobile devices to help accomplish their daily needs — whether it be picking up dry cleaning or ordering dinner. But if you already have a mobile site, is developing a native app really necessary? To find out, I...
11 Amazing Things About Being an Entrepreneur and a Parent
Raising a child and a business can give you a completely different perspective. We asked 11 entrepreneurs what they loved the most about balancing their two most important jobs. A. Learning How to Prioritize Becoming a parent put my entire career into perspective. If...
10 Tips for Planning a Killer Company Retreat on a Budget
Smaller remote teams have to put in extra work to establish their company culture early on. But how can you make a bonding experience memorable when you’re trying to stay lean and everywhere seems too far for someone? We asked 10 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur...
10 ways to monetize your mobile app
Building a mobile app these days is easy. However, monetizing that same app has become nearly impossible, given how saturated the market is with free options (and potential customers unwilling to pay). So to find out how founders can make money from their app, I asked...
8 Things You Should Do Before Leaving for Vacation
Question: What is the one thing you expect all your staff members to do before leaving for summer vacation? Update All Content and Information “Making sure that everything on their end is up to date content-wise, and having their contact info. if we should ever...
11 Pieces of Data You Should Be Collecting From Your Customers
These 11 types of data can help you proactively manage your customer list, so you can spot problems (or opportunities for growth) quickly. Having an updated, detailed record of customer data is critical for retaining and growing your customer base. But the real...
9 Unexpected Pitfalls of Raising Capital (And How to Avoid Them)
Guest author Scott Gerber is the founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Raising rounds of venture capital is the goal for many companies: An influx of cash is certainly the fastest way to jump-start your growth and start hitting key milestones more quickly. But...
13 Simple Improvements That Can Transform Your Business
Don't overcomplicate it -- a couple of simple adjustments to your business can yield high ROI. Entrepreneurs sometimes focus too much on creating complicated strategies to improve business, and are left with less-than-stellar results -- and hours of lost time....
12 Initial Steps to Trademarking Your Business
What is the first step you should take in order to trademarking your business? 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 partnership...
11 Tricks for Launching Google AdWords
I’m just getting started with Google AdWords. What is one tip or trick I should consider? The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently...
10 Things to Look For When Considering an Acquisition
A smart acquisition can give your small company the boost it needs to become big. However, just because you can acquire another company doesn’t mean you should. To learn how to know if it’s a good idea, we asked 10 small business owners the following: “What should I...
10 Personal Finance Books Every Professional Should Read
If you’re not sure where to start, these books will really help out Question: What is a great personal finance book to read for a young entrepreneur trying to get better at managing their money while launching a startup? Rich Dad, Poor Dad MORE 7 Things You Can Do to...