Growth strategies
About.me’s Tony Conrad on Starting Up and Making a Big Exit (Video)
YE's Antonio Neves sat down with the entrepreneur, who in 2010 after just four short days in business sold the personal-homepage site to AOL. Conrad talks about the blockbuster exit and why he decided to take About.me back.
Eye on ‘Gig City:’ How Startups Thrive in Chattanooga
With Startup hubs cropping up across the country, we take a look at one burgeoning ecosystem to pinpoint what's afoot and what if anything other city centers can do to spark their own entrepreneurial boomtowns.
How to Find a Co-Working Space That’s Right for Your Startup (Video)
Not all co-working spaces are alike. YE Coach Antonio Neves offers some key factors to consider before you sign up.
Tipping Its Hat to a Younger Generation, Pukka Headwear Finds Success in the Golf Industry
After years of struggle, the golf cap company stands out in a crowded market with a customized approach to selling.
What I Learned About Running a Startup From Econ 101
Student entrepreneur Joseph Draschil on the theory of comparative advantage and how your startup would do well to learn about it.
How Entrepreneurs Push for Innovation, One pocket at a Time
Think creating the next iPhone is tough? Try making the perfect pocket or purse to hold one.
Why You Should Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable (Video)
Doing things that make us uncomfortable aren’t fun, but they’re absolutely necessary. YE business coach Antonio Neves explains.
4 Tips for Rapid Startup Growth
Student entrepreneur Eric Muli on the importance of sticking to a plan when looking to expand.
The Man Behind a Budding Creative City
The efforts of one small-business owner are drawing young creatives to Norfolk, Va.
How Stagnation — and Pivoting — Can Crush a Startup
Stagnation may warrant radical change, but ‘pivots’ are too often punts -- not thoughtful, strategic redirections. Rather than undertake drastic measures in haste, startups ought to consider a regimen of constant flux.
Why Your Startup Should Celebrate March Madness
To build a strong company and attract employees who want to work with you, taking time to bond or just yell at the TV screen is a must.
Unreasonable at Sea: An Update From Mouhsine Serrar of Prakti Design
It's been three months since the traveling treps of Unreasonable at Sea set sail. We check in with one young entrepreneur about his progress so far.
‘Impact Entrepreneurship’ Places Importance on Social Consciousness
As a social-impact entrepreneur, you need more than a passion for doing good. Here's how some 'treps are putting their chops to work to run successful enterprises and make the world a better place.
MakerBot’s Bre Pettis on the Next Industrial Revolution
The 3-D printing visionary kicks off the 2013 South by Southwest Interactive Festival. His advice to entrepreneurs with a dream: "Believe that it's possible."
4 Strategies Used by Superstar Athletes to Become Super Focused
Sports greats use these methods to focus on boring tasks without procrastinating, here's how you can too.
How to Turn Your Youth into Your Ultimate Asset
As a young entrepreneur, wisdom and experience may not be your forte but energy and enthusiasm can offer a keen tradeoff. Here's how to use youth most effectively.
Biggest Mistakes: How JackThreads Overcame Its Growing Pains (Video)
When the menswear flash-sale site first started up, planning ahead for growth would have helped. Here, founder Jason Ross dishes on his company’s biggest mistake and overcoming it.
How to Navigate Growth During a Startup’s Early Years
Thinking about where your startup will be five or 10 years down the road may seem like a lesson in futility, but it'll help you keep growth top of mind. Here are four tips for planning for growth.
What’s Ahead in 2013 for Venture Capital
Startups in enterprise IT are more likely to come out ahead next year, but those in the consumer space may have a harder time getting funding.
How to Take Your Business to the Next Level in 2013
Here, 10 steps you can take to ensure your startup is on track for a prosperous new year.
5 Simple Daily Habits to Practice This New Year
Forget the super-size resolutions. Instead, try making tiny investments each day in these five areas, advises business coach Ann Mehl.
How to Get the Most out of Conferences (Video)
Business coach Antonio Neves gives his three tips for how to most effectively approach an industry conference.
How Thinking Like a Designer Can Inspire Innovation
Using these four tenets of design thinking can help you think differently and improve your business.
How to Set and Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions
When starting up a new business, it can be so difficult to pull your head up from working to see the big picture. Thankfully, there's New Year's for that.
How to Determine Which Eco-Friendly Changes Your Business Should Make
Some green improvements may not be worth the trouble or expense. Here's how to determine which changes will provide the greatest return on investment for your company.
