9 Simple Steps for Really Securing Your Data
What is one simple step every business should take to ensure their data is secure (e.g. new passwords for all emails)? The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most...
15 Ways to Get More People Interested in Attending Your Webinar
It can be a pain to get your target audience to understand how beneficial an online webinar or live Q&A can be, simply because they are short on time. We asked 15 entrepreneurs what creative measures they take to get people to tune in. A. Send Text Reminders...
10 Ways to Fix Your Broken Meetings
When hosted poorly, meetings can be lengthy, inconclusive, and potentially waste money in productivity loss. The average in-person meeting lasts an hour and 44 minutes, according to research by Verizon. To most employees (47 percent), meetings are considered the...
13 Things Every Employee Should Do More Of in 2015
In a startup, every employee's contribution counts -- some more so than others. Here are 13 things the very best employees do. The success of your company relies on the ability of your team members to function as a group. But there are still a few things that we all...
10 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Make the Most Out Of Black Friday Sales
What is your best tip for making the most out of Black Friday sales (on or offline)? The following answers are provided by Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with...
9 Places You Can Be Productive (Besides Your Office)
Is your mind dragging at work? Try one of these spots to refresh and really get things done. YEC It’s 2 p.m., and time is ticking away at snail speed. But all you can seem to do is watch the clock, waiting for 2:01… and then 2:02… Seriously, where is 5 o’clock? When...
10 Inspiring Books to Read During the Holidays
Kick back, relax and be inspired by the books on this reading list. Question: What is your favorite non-business-book for entrepreneurial inspiration? Phil Chen Systems Watch Albert Einstein: A Biography "Albert Einstein: A Biography" reminds me that one man...
13 Things to Include in Your Next Powerpoint Presentation
When putting together a presentation or deck for a big meeting, including a visual element is key. However, having too many of the wrong things in your PowerPoint could harm your pitch rather than help. To help make your next investor meeting a success, 13...
16 PR Strategies Every Small Business Should Stop Using Right Now
PR can do wonders for your startup or small business, but not all strategies have proven to be effective. Below, 16 entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) share the one PR strategy they think all startups and small businesses should stop using, and...
How to Creatively Use Positive Reviews to Your Advantage
Hopefully your product or service has tons of positive reviews, but the question remains, are you doing anything with them? Because while testimonials on your site are great, there’s more you can do with your reviews than just these blurbs. To make the most of them,...
Fast Cash: 12 Quick Ways to Raise Some Dough
Sometimes your business needs just a little bit more cash to make it through. You don't have the time -- or want to spend the effort -- to raise a huge round of funding. So what do you do when you only want a small amount of capital? To find out, I asked 12 founders...
13 Tips for Using Video for Your Startup
What is one tip (or warning) you have for an entrepreneur who wants to start utilizing video as their primary tool for educating customers on their website? 1. Be Irreverent Nobody will sit through a boring video. Make sure that your video is both captivating and...