Frank Vinluan In an annual spring ritual at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, startup companies associated with the university get the opportunity for five minutes of stage time to present their technologies or products to a live audience. The UNC Innovation Showcase is a popular draw for the Research Triangle’s broader entrepreneurial … Continue reading Startups Strut on Stage at UNC Innovation Showcase
Zach TaijiApril 1, 2015 Big data and analytics have exploded across industries and professions. Yet more than one-third of startups aren’t leveraging big data to their advantage. In less than five years, the world is expected to have 50 times the amount of data that we have today, so it’s important that all companies—high-growth startups … Continue reading How Startups Can Leverage Big Data For Success (Infographic)
Sarah GreesonbachMarch 5, 2015 Corporate identity design has been an integral element of business since the early 1900s. But despite the effect that the right branding and design can have for a company or a campaign, sometimes it’s difficult to see its true value laid out on a mock-up. To the untrained eye, it looks … Continue reading 4 Questions You Must Ask Before Creating Your Startup’s Corporate Identity Design
Vasil AzarovMarch 3, 2015 In the days leading up to our Startup Sales Conference, I asked a few of our speakers to share their expert sales tips for growing your startup. 1. EMBRACE SOCIAL SELLING Jill Rowley, Keynote Speaker, Social Selling Evangelist, Startup Advisor, Investor Use Social Networks like LinkedIn and Twitter to find and … Continue reading 9 Expert Sales Tips For Startups
Business.comFebruary 1, 2015 For nearly every start-up, marketing and advertising is a top priority. With so many different routes to choose from, however, how do you know which is best for your company? With diverse industries choosing many different tactics, understanding how to best market your enterprise can be difficult. “Online marketing” is a popular … Continue reading Online Marketing Basics for Start-Ups
Stephanie KaperaJanuary 21, 2015 As someone who is getting married in 2015, I’ve made a few observations recently about the state of the wedding industry; namely, that it’s ripe for disruption. The whole setup seems like something that might have worked a decade or two ago, at a time when people got married while they … Continue reading Case Study: How Startups Can Acquire Customers For Disruptive Products
Nuno Sebastiao December 4, 2014 If you had less to be thankful for this past Thanksgiving, now is the time to make changes in your startup, revisit the mission of founders and reevaluate your values that started it all. During this time year, I like to reflect about lessons learned from the original entrepreneurs, … Continue reading What Startups Can Learn From The Pilgrims
Jamin Andrews December 2, 2014 The vast majority of businesses use email and most even have a website, but establishing your business online is more than just ordering a new domain name. Good business owners understand the importance of planning any expansion to their business, and web design is no different. You should be … Continue reading 5 Tips For Web Design Startups
Michelle McIntyre December 2, 2014 Naming start-ups can be fun. When I advise clients on name ideas, I just let them know what sounds good and what makes sense based on their target market and growth plans. However, the biggest mistake they make is naming for the present and not for their business climate … Continue reading 8 Notorious Mistakes Made in Naming Start-ups
Startup communities are booming around the world. But small differences can make for difficult conversations. By Sarah Kessler When Mike Judge described his fictional creation, the HBO show Silicon Valley, with its send-up of startup gurus, coding nerds, and Kid Rock-hosted launch parties, it sounded more like a documentary. “In a way, you just televise … Continue reading Lost in Translation: What Surprises International Startups About Silicon Valley
