5 Tips to Create A Fun Productive Work Atmosphere

by Stella Fayman on June 17, 2013

5 Tips to Create A Fun Productive Work Atmosphere

Whether you operate a restaurant or accounting business, it is important to keep your employees happy. If your employees are happy, they are much more likely to be productive and stay with the company longer. That is why it is so important to create a fun and productive work environment for your employees. Here are five tips on how to create a fun and productive work atmosphere.

3 Free Ways to Start Marketing

by Mel on June 10, 2013

3 Free Ways to Start Marketing

As entrepreneurs, we wear many hats. We start a business at whatever we’re good at, out to live lives doing what we love. If only that’s all it took to run a successful business! Not only are you the talent…

What Are Your People Hiding From You?

by Stella Fayman on June 6, 2013

What Are Your People Hiding From You?

What are your people hiding from you? That’s a question we don’t ask ourselves enough. If you seek the true answer to that question in your company it will reveal a lot more about the culture you’ve created than any happy hours, processes, or perks you offer.

My Newest Obsession: Lyft

by Stella Fayman on June 3, 2013

One of Lyft's cars sporting its signature pink moustache.

A new arrival to Chicago does just that: Lyft. I was introduced to Lyft by a friend from SF, he mentioned the service was launching in Chicago and looking for early adopters. The app lets you request a driver from wherever you are in the city.

5 of the Most Powerful Businesswomen In The Travel Industry

by Don on May 27, 2013

5 of the Most Powerful Businesswomen In The Travel Industry

Today’s most memorable and inspirational entrepreneurs are women. The women on this list boast resumes to rival any businessman or woman. Each possesses different leadership styles, but all have achieved success in the hospitality and travel industry. One common thread among them…

Coworking Directories That Will Help You Find Your Dream Space

by Stella Fayman on May 23, 2013

Coworking Directories That Will Help You Find Your Dream Space

I’m thoroughly convinced that coworking can help boost business. The open collaboration that’s often shared at these spots are super helpful and can lead to making connections, getting referrals, and getting extra sales/clients. All you need is a good personality and a few bucks, and the serendipity can happen with relative ease.

4 Things You Need to Get a Business Up and Running

by Stella Fayman on May 20, 2013

4 Things You Need to Get a Business Up and Running

Starting a business can be an extremely challenging process. There are so many different things a business needs that it could seem overwhelming. Fortunately, there are really two things a business needs to have potential in today’s world: A good…

How To Uncover Hidden Opportunities

by Mel on May 6, 2013

How To Uncover Hidden Opportunities

Last year I was feeling stagnant. I had ideas I was working on to expand my business, but wasn’t 100% sure how to spark to the growth I craved. As someone who thrives on the known and feels daunted by the unknown, I felt blocked for sure.

One thing I definitely believe in is that when you put energy/effort in a direction, things will happen. Period. Thing was, I had been putting energy/effort into my company for a while, but I’d been doing it all on my own. The solopreneur syndrome where you don’t trust anyone to do anything as well as you, so you never ask anyone for any help, ever. You never release control of any part of your business thinking that’s the best approach, when in actuality, it’s the exact reason your growth has stopped. Sound familiar?

Entrepreneurs Unpluggd Needs Your Help!

by Stella Fayman on May 2, 2013

Do you love entrepreneurship? Do you dream of starting companies and relish listening to stories of others’ successes? Are you looking to learn from thought leaders in the entrepreneurship education space? Do you want to make a big impact and…

How Can Girl Scout Cookies and Charity Wristbands Help Your Startup?

by Tim Henningsen on May 1, 2013

How Can Girl Scout Cookies and Charity Wristbands Help Your Startup?

(photo credit) It’s not uncommon to get the random “you should check out X” or “they are doing Y but look similar” suggestion now and then. It usually comes up in an email exchange or conversation with people in your startup…