“I wish I had time to travel.” The quote above doesn’t need to be credited to any specific individual because it has been uttered by countless Americans over the years. It’s sister quote is, of course, “I wish I had money to travel.” Time and money: the two obstacles to would-be travelers worldwide…
So you’re well into 2014 and you haven’t quite chosen which of the many things you CAN improve on that you actually SHOULD improve on. Well, have you thought about your presentation skills? Chances are that you’ve done many, over and over, and you’ve asked yourself, “How effective am I at presenting…
If you haven’t already heard, word of mouth marketing has many marketing advantages that big budget advertising simply can’t compete with. Startups don’t need to spend as much as they think in order to influence potential customers or users when it comes to utilizing blogs, social media outlets, or…
We here at KillerStartups know that entrepreneurship can get a bit overwhelming at times. Being part of a passionate team of people with a clear goal in mind is both incredibly exciting and at the same time, it can create intense feelings of worry. Well, don’t get overwhelmed by the worry and certainly don’t…
Whether you’re leading your own team or an entire company, solid communication skills are an absolute must. It sounds obvious, but have you taken the time to analyze and work on what areas of communication are necessary to move your startup in a powerful direction? Communication skills are about having…
To me, witnessing any kind of creativity is one of the most inspiring experiences I can have. Whether it’s watching a young mom single-handedly execute a killer birthday party for a group of kids or watching how a coder can solve a problem by rethinking his approach, creativity is everywhere and in the startup…
Hiring very young or inexperienced employees is often a challenge for startups both large and small. On the one hand you may see brilliance and potential in a young candidate but you also wince wondering about the basics like if they’ll stick to their allowed time for lunch. They’re completely at ease in…
Now is the time to launch a startup, not later! Don’t reach age 65 only to say to yourself, “Once, I had an idea to launch a business, a startup, and the timing just wasn’t right.” Don’t make excuses about waiting for the right time, not having enough money, or having to take care of your other…
What’s one of the most important elements to build and maintain harmony and mutually beneficial growth at your startup? You guessed it: trust. When trust exists among startup team members, startups are in a healthy position to excel and that should make sense! Trust building and maintaining that trust…
Let’s face it, every once in a while you get in a rut at work or in your life and it can become too easy for one to affect the other. We do our best to not let one get in the way of the other, but sometimes it just does and if we’re lucky, we’ve got great friends or companions to help us through it. With…
Have you been wondering why your social media posts aren’t getting as much traffic as you think they should? You’re not alone and typically it’s because startups who know that using social media is important are relying too much on the self-promotion aspect of using social media outlets like…
Earlier this year, a company contacted me directly and asked me to apply for a job in which part of the application process was to make two short videos, take a written personality test, and create a presentation in Keynote, among a slew of other tasks. The company was young, dynamic, and I was excited to…
Although it can become all too easy to lose sight of your startup’s vision because you’re busy taking care of the daily grind, I’m here to help with suggestions culled from conversations and interviews with founders from around the planet. The feeling that you are constantly chasing your goals or that you…
There’s a lot of talk on KillerStartups about how to successfully gain leverage with social media outlets like Facebook or Twitter. What we’ve not discussed as much are characteristics you absolutely want to avoid. I’ve talked to some truly driven founders and gotten the latest from startup team members…
Having started out as a free quiz making website for educators, Los Angeles-based ProProfs quickly has become the leader in providing tools for educators and businesses to create quizes, tests, and training for students, employees, and staff. ProProfs, the brainchild of serial entrepreneur and computer…
Having social media outlets for your startup can completely change your startup landscape. Here’s how: Customers can tell you what they like about your startup, your products, and your services. Currently, there’s no other way for your customers to let you know this information in such great numbers…
So, your startup is growing and you’ve begun to delegate responsibility to new all-star hires. Yes, I know, it can be hard to give up control, but as long as you’re patient and wait to hire only the best, then you’ll be in good hands! It’s no surprise that, for many startups, there’s a significant challenge…
What does the winner of the MIT $100K business plan competition do with the winnings and plan? Launch Filepicker.io of course! Anand Dass, Filepicker.io’s cofounder has created a startup that connects any web or mobile application to the cloud while achieving four times faster uploads. Imagine building an…
If your startup hasn’t invested time and energy thinking about your site usability, then listen up! As one of the most overlooked elements of web design, it happens to be one of the most important. When a customer lands on your site, you want them to be engaged with your content and interested in the way…
If you’re an independent financial advisor, then you know how difficult it can be to attract clients. Networking and word of mouth most certainly are effective ways to build your client base but sometimes, you just want to take off quickly or maybe even add some new clients to round out your business. Luckily…
