Starting a business is more than just creating a product or service, renting space, and putting an Open sign in the window; there are also plenty of legal and governmental compliance hoops that you have to jump through. Many of these regulations are made at the city and state level, which means that cities...
Startup = Growth. That’s how Paul Graham, founder of YCombinator, defined a startup. As per this definition, growth is the most important metric for a startup. It doesn’t matter whether this growth is in users, traffic or revenue; as long as the chart keeps pointing upwards, the startup is succeeding. But how do startups actually...
Startups are busy addressing multiple tasks. They need to ensure that supplies are fully stocked and that the shop is ready to open on the anticipated day, among other things. However, they also need to ensure that their sales team has a strong set of negotiation skills. Here are 6 reasons your startup needs...
At Smart Hustle, we like to focus on the entrepreneur or small business owner, but when it comes down to it, starting a business impacts the entire family. The decision to leave a traditional 9-5 with a steady income and venture out on your own has consequences for family and spousal relationships. Growing the...
Cost-cutting is an important strategy for small business owners to get more out of their financial resources. With smaller budgets than the large brands, small businesses must cut where they can in order to increase profit and channel more money to their most important ventures. One area where small business owners can be ‘nickel...
Collaboration software has become a staple for businesses small and large that have to keep teamwork and communications flowing efficiently. The problem is that there are so many options to choose from; in fact, the Wikipedia page on the subject lists over 175 different collaborative software options. Each program ranges in the solutions it offers,...
So, you have decided to join the ever-growing list of startups? Welcome to the club. But what’s next How will you guarantee the success of your startup brand? How will you make sure it grows by leaps and bounds in the years to come and doesn’t fade from public memory? Here are some sure-fire tips to help...
All entrepreneurs know the struggle of trying to start a new business and grow into a success. Even more difficult is starting a new business while you’re still working at a 9-5 gig. Though running a business on the side has its own set of challenges, it is nothing you cannot conquer without grit and...
The often-repeated cliché is true: small business really is the backbone of the US economy. It can be also very rewarding to be the owner of one. Plus, 2016 promises to be a great year for those starting a new business. Since so many people are taking the path to becoming small business owners, the...
You never know when an opportunity might strike that will change your life forever. If you want to be a success story, you have to be ready to take advantage of unexpected opportunities when they appear. Here’s how you can take the steps needed to find success. Don’t Let Past Failures Scare You Just because you've...
