With hundreds of thousands of investors in the US, entrepreneurs can be misled to believe that getting funding is an…
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We’ve all had that heart wrenching feeling as we come back to the office and see the dreaded missed call…
Some of the biggest players in the tech industry have been quietly developing initiatives aimed at connecting everyone around the…
When The Grid first unveiled its grand vision of creating “websites that design themselves”, it caused quite a stir. Some…
Creating a website has never been easier. With an explosion of web design technologies, as well as a harmonizing of…
As apps have become an essential part of personal and business life, savvy entrepreneurs have leveraged this popularity to achieve…
Over the course of the last year, two startups, The Grid and PageCloud, have announced platforms that could potentially change the…
Successful startups excel in one thing in particular: the art of discovery. But when a startup model evolves to a…
If you enjoy discovering cool new startup companies, you’ll adore the innovation happening within the Bitcoin sector. Global entrepreneurs are…
Legends describe unicorns as these mythical creatures with magical powers that are notoriously difficult to find and capture. Nonetheless, we…
Startup Truths to Help You Thrive, Not Just Survive If you are in the habit of reading tech publications like TechCrunch,…
For years, government finance has been limited to government accounts offices, far out of the public’s eye. It took government…
From virtual reality movie cameras to augmented reality surgical procedures, the innovation happening with the VR space is nothing short of breathtaking. Entrepreneurs are innovating in a myriad of ways, incorporating everything from Google’s Cardboard to Oculus Rift headsets in their creations. With investors like Google Ventures..
If you are in the tech world and feel you have an idea or concept that can positively change the world, but you do not know where to start? You could fight to get a few minutes with the top VCs in Silicon Valley, or you could turn to a startup accelerator. These are companies or organizations that mentor fledgling startups on their concept, execution and assist with funding in the process.
One of the most interesting areas of tech development is the future of 3D printing. This field opens up a…
Building a successful startup is hard (duh, right?). You find a problem you want to solve. You create a product…
There can be little doubt that 3D printing offers the possibility to change manufacturing radically. It can produce shapes that…
If you’ve ever faced the challenge of creating a startup, you’ll know that the work involved in getting your brand…
Sean Parker, one of the most outspoken Facebook co-founders, is at it again. This time he has developed a social…
As a startup founder, do you make sure your product is perfect before releasing it to the public? Or do…
Companies around the world are paying employee wages in Bitcoin. Is this a fad or a creative way to manage payroll?…
From angel investors urging you to reveal your source code to questionable tactics by VCs in follow-on rounds, not every…
Software is big business, and mobile apps offer new ways to connect with your customers to enhance your brand. But…
Whether you’re a brand new startup trying to put together your initial team with limited cash on hand or a…
If you haven’t been paying attention to what is happening within the enterprise software space, you can be forgiven for…
Running a successful business is all about the relationships you build with your clients or customers. Those relationships must be…
Your success as an entrepreneur might not just lie in your startup — it may be found in other companies.…
As an entrepreneur, you likely have a set of core values you want your company to have. These values give…
After toiling and overcoming insurmountable odds, you’ll have finally passed through the startup gates of hell. The business has its…
Today, many challenges are being faced by entrepreneurs in the ultra-competitive business world. Luckily, contemporary times have provided entrepreneurs with…
Most entrepreneurs usually confuse passion with their overly optimistic expectations. As an entrepreneur, you shouldn’t let such pitfalls ruin the…
Being a CEO of a start-up company is one of the most coveted jobs, but it is also the least…
Recently many startups have been failing terribly before experiencing a positive cash flow. Despite favorable projections of future financial success,…
Twitter CEO Costolo Steps Down – Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From His Departure On June 11, 2015, Twitter announced CEO…
First of all, congratulations on becoming an entrepreneur! You have, hopefully, embarked on a journey that will be immensely exhilarating…
Culture, from an organizational perspective, is the system of shared actions, stipulated values and beliefs within an organization which guide…
Any entrepreneur who has ever started a successful business will tell you that no phase is more stressful, grueling and…
For different people, joining a start-up will mean different things. This will depend on what stage the start-up is at,…
Your personal brand as an entrepreneur may be as important as your start-up’s brand. Over the past few years, faceless…
Do you find yourself a little bit lost? Are you trying to choose between being an employee or being the…
There are stories about popular and hot startups like Instagram, Facebook that were highly influential in creating a false belief…
As Caitlyn Jenner made her debut, the response was immediate, far-reaching, and historic. Are you interested in promoting your business…
There’s an old saying “The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.” For each colossally…
The real entrepreneur is viewed as someone with a great vision and firm determination to charge ahead through all obstacles…
Many inexperienced entrepreneurs make the mistake of targeting the marketing too soon before taking the time to learn about how…
This article seeks to highlight Top 5 financial mistakes startups make as well as tips on how to cope with…
If you’re a start-up looking to raise money – especially for an Alpha or opening round – 2015 is a…
You have come up with a groundbreaking business idea, and you are ready to take the plunge. It is time…
There is great importance attached to identifying the right office space for your first start-up. This is because your choice…
If you start a company with an eye toward getting the attention of venture capitalists, you will need to hone…
Good and solid partnerships have seen many simple ideas turn into some of the greatest ventures of the decade. In…
If you want to attract venture capital to your business, there are a number of things you should keep in…
You have come up with a groundbreaking business idea, and you are ready to take the first step to secure…
Angels are not your average investors. Angels are those people who have the capability of financially affording to indulge their…
When being interviewed by startup founders, job applicants should know that the founders are searching for a person who is…
In the early days of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg had one sole focus – growth. When business partners and employees would…
Want to get your startup into an accelerator? AirBnB, Dropbox, Reddit, Stripe. For all of these companies one of the…
Competition Inspires Innovation The need to excel past your competition gets the think tanks going. It gets the cogs of…
Elon Musk comes across as a superhero character to many people as a do-it-all guy. But Musk is no cartoon…
Do you aspire to be your own boss? Do you think that you have an awesome strategy to tackle issues…
If you are as intrigued by the potential of startup companies as we at SnapMunk are, one growing sector you’ll…
Unless you’re independently wealthy, you have two options when you get started: fundraising or bootstrapping. Bootstrapping your startup is not…
Imagine a future where you place an m-commerce order from your smartphone or smartwatch and have your purchase delivered directly…
From companies like Eko raising $2 million for a smartphone-connected stethoscope to BugCrowd raising $6 million in Series A funding…
Tasty Treats to Tempt You From subscription services to nutrition on demand, one of the hottest startup sectors is food.…
It has been yet another impressive week for entrepreneurs raising financial funding to back their endeavors. From mobile app startups…
As part of our continuing series on startups in the food sector, today we’re featuring San Francisco’s hot foodie scene.…
From Skully Helmets raising an $11 millions Series A round for smart technology motorcycle helmets to InMoji raising $1 million…
It has been another busy week for startups on the move. From Blue Talon’s $5 million raise to Urban Airship’s…
Unless you follow news from the tech/venture capital/angel investment scene, you may not be aware of the innovation happening within…
What do detonating bombs, finicky felines, and crowdfunding craziness have in common? Only one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns…
Nothing could be more exciting than setting up the business of your dreams. But before you embark on that, make…
How crucial is Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for a start-up? Let’s put it this way: if you don’t pay attention…
From a nearly $600 million dollar valuation for a pre-launch startup to investments in sectors like solar and life sciences,…
Smart entrepreneurs will make smart product – but what is a smart product? A smart product is designed to be…
Have you engaged the services of a ‘growth guru for hire’ to boost your startup’s presence? Or given in to…
Project management is about delivering an outcome or solution in a planned way. Although there are various frameworks and methods…
Every business owner and manager dreams of having team members that care deeply about their business and take personal pride…
Do you have an idea for a startup company but lack the funds necessary to make your dream come true?…
The difference between success and failure in entrepreneurship can have a lot to do with your own traits and habits.…
According to LinkedIn’s 2015 US Recruiting Trends report, one of the toughest challenges facing recruiters is the ability to hire talented staff…
A presentation is a specific kind of speech. Its purpose is to give a selected audience important information about a…
At most organizations, human resource professionals conduct annual evaluations to assess employee performance. In addition, ideal evaluation systems should assist…
Do you know that although implementing team building activities for younger employees effectively curbs turnover, it also impedes their work…
Confident entrepreneurs are often eager to launch their new ventures to capitalize on a brilliant opportunity before competition emerges. However,…
As the world embraces rapidly advancing technology, average Joes are left wondering just how the individuals are leading these companies…
Do you often have a sneaking suspicion upper management is paying more attention than normal to the functioning of your…
When it comes to dealing with office politics, one can often find themselves in awkward and even job-threatening situations. Some…
Entrepreneurship requires competent leaders to make rational decisions that facilitate the realization of a market opportunity. Successful entrepreneurs leverage their…
If an easy, happy life is top of most people’s agenda, why are so few around the world truly happy…
Regardless of where they work or what they do for a living, virtually everyone is looking to boost their productivity…
While the desire for improvement beats in every living heart, wishing never brings about intended results (trust me, I have tried).…
You don’t need to have an Ivy League education, or any education for that matter, in order to become an…
Do you read tech blogs like TechCrunch and VentureBeat and silently wish to yourself you could be part of the…
Comfortable people are usually content with where they are in life. Sure, great job, a nice house are a wonderful…
Like most other professions, a number of harmful misconceptions and stereotypes have coiled around entrepreneurship too. Take a look at the…
When Ryan Grepper first launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund his multifunctional cooler idea in 2013, it failed to meet…
Have you made a commitment to yourself that this is the year you chase your entrepreneurial dream? Are you tired…
The big question for all those who seek to become a great leader would be, how do you achieve personal…
Are you a startup founder hoping to network with other growth-minded business owners? Or do you long to build your…