As many of my readers know, one of the ways that I make income is as a high-level copywriter and marketing consultant. I help 6 and 7-figure companies put together products and funnels that generate them LARGE amounts on money, very quickly. But when I talk about this with my friends and family….they really have […]
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#NYCtech Week in Review
With so much going on in the city’s thriving ecosystem, it is easy to miss some of the happenings in the space. We keep you abreast of a few of things that you may have missed in NYC Tech this week including the fundings, exits, and events. CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED IN THE ALLEY […]
3 Ways to Maintain a Successful Entrepreneurial Mindset
Starting a business definitely comes with its fair share of difficulties. The process often feels like a roller coaster. Some days, weeks, and even months on end will run smoother than you ever could have hoped for. Then just when all feels safe, bam. In the blink of an eye you are free falling without […]
Arianna Huffington: To Sleep, Perchance to Thrive
Two years into founding her eponymously named news site/blog, Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion and lack of sleep. Of course, she went through a battery of medical tests before discovering that what ailed her was nothing that a reasonable amount of shut eye couldn’t cure, which is when she had a come-to-Jesus moment: Was this […]
How to Get Better at Asking for More (so Women Can Stop Working 59 Days for Free)
Women do not get paid for about 11 weeks and 3 days per year – 59 days – to be exact, according to an analysis for The Huffington Post by Ariane Hegewisch at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. That means, if you are a woman reading this, when you look back at your year […]
Types of Daily Business Communications
It should almost go without saying that if you want to get your business message across to clients, customers and the world, you need to use a number of methods of communication. This is also true when it comes to communicating with employees and partners. In most businesses today, even to be hired, a prospective […]
A New York VC Spotlight: Ken Lerer
Have you been on Buzzfeed lately? You can shake your head all you want, but I know that between emails to your boss and conference calls and boardroom meetings, you’ve been looking at list after list of baby animals in hats, or puppies cuddling each other, or whatever newest page full of adorable content the […]
How Much Should Your Startup Raise
The question I get often get asked is, “How much should my startup raise?” There really is no right or wrong answer, but the rule of thumb is simple: only raise what you NEED. Even if you have a sugar daddy/mommy who gave you their Black Card to spend, you still need to raise the […]
3 Best Practices for Startup Hiring
It’s really hard to teach someone how to hire, how to manage, and how to lead. Like many things, it’s usually best to learn on the job, practice, and improve after making a lot of mistakes along the way. The problem is, as a startup, you can’t afford to make a lot of mistakes when […]
The Netflix Story: How Good Management Leads to Social Media Success
We talk a lot about how the culture has changed, and it’s true. The starkest example of this is the Nielsen study from last year, which showed that the most influential medium by far is recommendations by friends, followed by the word of strangers online. Any kind of paid media trails far behind, so getting real people […]
Women Bring Their Own Style to the Startup World
Do you think men make better entrepreneurs than women? Why? I did some research on this subject a while back and found some interesting perspectives. While everyone seems to agree that women think differently, and run their businesses differently, than men, there is a lot less agreement on which styles are better or worse. First […]