for founders Tell your friends to pull up! How to acquire new users from networking platforms Look. Your startup won’t grow if you can’t get customers. Plain and simple. Now, I know user acquisition can be a drag, especially if you’re short on
for founders How to write a great investor update (plus a free template inside!) Every three months, we send an investor update about our progress to our investors, advisors, and potential investors. Once you start securing the bag from investors, it's critical that you
for founders Are you a new business owner? The COO of Dashing shares marketing tips for entrepreneurs “Build it and they will come” is the worst piece of advice that anyone could give a new founder. Despite how often you see entrepreneurs flex on IG and make
for founders The founders of WaySlay on how to find and choose a cofounder for your business From running out of money to not having a viable business model, there are many reasons why businesses fail. In a recent study, 23% of startups contributed their startup failure
for founders 5 Tips for Protecting your Brand through Federal Trademarking The name of your business is one of your company’s most valuable assets, so it's important that you protect it at all costs. Many entrepreneurs often think they protecting
for founders How to create a LinkedIn company page in 10 minutes or less Aight so boom. You’ve launched your company, created your website, and secured your social media profiles on Twitter, Facebook, and IG - but what about your LinkedIn company page?
for founders [Watch] 5 Black founders practice their pitch at The Quick Pitch Entrepreneurs, your pitch can either make or break you. As a startup founder, being able to succinctly pitch your company will help you get your first employee, client, and investor
for founders When and why should you hire a publicist? This PR maven breaks it down So you’ve been an entrepreneur for a while now, or have been making moves as a corporate leader. You have people following your brand and visiting your website, but
for founders This mother-daughter duo created a tool to help you take down braids In 1992, Angela Green created an ingenious tool to safely take down her two daughters’ protective braid hairstyles. However, due to lack of resources and funding, the teacher and mother
for founders Y Combinator CEO Michael Seibel shares tips for startup founders Over the past 15 years, Y Combinator (YC), a startup accelerator, has funded over 2,000 startups including Airbnb, Squire, Stripe, Reddit, Coinbase, Doordash, and Instacart. Michael Seibel, who is
for founders Meet the barber creating a new direction in the men’s grooming industry Starting a new venture can be a daunting, intimidating, and stressful task. When it comes to the world of entrepreneurship, you often make a lot of mistakes before you reach
for founders How “In Perpetuity” Contract Language Can Stop Your Bag When my girl Erykah said, ‘I’m an artist, and I’m sensitive about my sh*t’, I know all of us felt that on another level. Owning your work
career development A hiring manager’s guide to hiring employees you won’t want to fire later Interviewing Sucks. Especially if you’re the hiring manager. Why? Because in addition to the fifty-leven million things on your plate, you now have to try and swipe right on
for founders How This Young Founder DIY'd Her Social Media Business Straight Out of College With Zero Savings Natasha Samuel was having the usual crisis every soon-to-be college grad has and wondering “what am I going to do for the rest of my life?” But instead of applying
career development Level Up Your Professional Brand with LinkedIn Stories Tips for Mastering LinkedIn Stories
for founders How to Get Paid as a Freelancer (and Know Your Worth) Why does talking about money make people uncomfortable? It’s something we all need. We spend it on a daily basis. We always want more of it. So why is
for founders 3 Steps to Defining Your Target Market As an entrepreneur knowing all aspects of business is essential. Your first task? Understanding your target market and context. Who does your business serve? What's the context? In this article,
for founders The founder of Calendly on building a $30M tech company I’m sure you’ve used or heard of Calendly.com and if you haven’t, get ready to meet its founder Babatope (Tope) Awotona. Calendly is a scheduling appointment
for founders How to secure partnerships with major organizations Are you a founder lookin to break into a crowded and competitive market? It's time to get strategic and look for that niche market. That's the approach entrepreneur Sherrel Sampson
starting a business Grow your biz to $60K a month with these tips! I came across Gamal’s story months ago on how he was able to start his beard oil company, Fresh Heritage, and within 90 days grew his revenue to over
for founders Tackling self-care & mental health as an entrepreneur Two weeks after I graduated college I launched my business Bené full time. I have always loved the work that I have done and being able to create something that
financial advice for black millennials Real talk about money from a tax and insurance franchise owner At Mogul Millennial, we believe that when we avoid the important conversation around money, it becomes a silent tool for oppression for the Black entrepreneurial community. It’s hard to
financial advice for black millennials What millennials should know about credit CHARGE IT!Sometimes.Most of us love our credit cards, the perks they offer, and the ability to buy now and pay later. But, if you don’t understand how
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