Business

A Crash Course in Strong Business Writing

Starting, operating, or working for an organization often comes with the inconvenience of having to communicate with others. In many instances, it's via written words. But all the business education, training, grooming, experience, passion, and savvy in the world don't guarantee strong writing skills. Like any...

What to Include in a Business Plan to Secure Startup Funding

Few terms prompt fully grown men and women to moan “Awwww, do I have to?” like “business plan.” Short answer: No. You're an adult, even if you're doing an impression of a 7 year old. Nobody's going to make you write a business plan. Slightly wordier answer:...

Choosing A Graphic Design Agency: Advice for Making a Tough Decision

Sometimes, business decisions are all neat and tidy and formulaic. Contractor X provides item Y reliably for 4.8 percent less than the competition. Done. But things get a little more subjective when creative elements enter the picture. Few organizations serious about their branding hire a graphic...

Hey, Entrepreneurs: Don’t Forget Your Business Lawyer

New entrepreneurs are a plucky bunch with an admirable but ultimately counterproductive tendency for trying to do too much themselves. Sometimes it's pure drive, sometimes it's bootstrapping, sometimes it's difficulty trusting others, sometimes it's not knowing the right person to call, and sometimes it's a...