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“The world of digital marketing is constantly evolving”: Interview with Brandwidth digital strategist Colin O’Riordan
Sam Brake Guia Posted On July 22, 2019


“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” You have probably heard the above quote before. And with this quote comes the big question, what job is best for me? For some, it could be sales, […]


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When disaster strikes, who will your customers trust?
Sam Brake Guia Posted On April 11, 2019


Disaster can strike anytime. Whether it is in the form of losing VC funding, a founding partner leaving or even a sinking cruise ship. That last one might sound a little out of place, but even the most unexpected events […]


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Battling the common fear of public speaking
Sam Brake Guia Posted On March 6, 2019


According to Do It Best, Public Speaking (or Glossophobia as it is officially known) is America’s number one fear. It is a fear that most of us can relate to with common telltale signs such as a dry mouth, weak […]


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Why startups fail and how to avoid the most common mistakes
Sam Brake Guia Posted On November 26, 2018


They say you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. Even when you do build up the courage to fearlessly go after what you want you can still miss. This is common within the startup world as more than 50 percent […]


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How to break into Silicon Valley as an entrepreneur from overseas
Sam Brake Guia Posted On August 17, 2018


Cultural differences can be a huge barrier for businesses and entrepreneurs when entering new markets. Add this to the potential language barriers and the situation is all the more complicated. But for many entrepreneurs around the world that want to […]


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Making the right moves in the calm before the storm: advice from storm survivor Abartys Health
Sam Brake Guia Posted On August 1, 2018


Storms and hurricanes are a terrible reminder that, despite ever-growing advancement within society, we are not always in control. If Mother Nature chooses to, a path of unstoppable destruction can tear through a town, city, or, in the case of Puerto […]


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Advice  / Startup Pitches
Are startups overlooking new ways to grow?
Jess Rapp Posted On September 26, 2017

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There’s nothing worse than having someone tell you what to do, especially when you are a bold entrepreneur with a great idea ready to take over the world. However, as the tech scene continues to overflow with entrepreneurs creating startups […]


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Guest Columns
The benefits of hanging out your washing in public: Three lesser known facts about customer reviews
Tim Hinchliffe Posted On March 21, 2017


Many SMB owners gave a knowing smile when the South Park episode “You’re not Yelping” aired. In the episode local businesses are terrorized when over-zealous citizens all become critics on review site Yelp, and try to use it to their […]


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Guest Columns
Top blogs your design startup needs to follow
Tim Hinchliffe Posted On March 13, 2017


If you’re a designer and you want to stay up to date on the latest in the design industry, you could follow up-and-coming designers such as Seb Lester and Daniel Aristizabal or attend meetups like Design Driven NYC and SF Design. […]


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Guest Columns
Tips for retail startups for juggling customer demand with staff vacations
Oliver Griffin Posted On January 30, 2017


Keeping the customer happy is crucial to business success but, at times, it can be difficult for startup retailers to find a middle ground between keeping employees happy and clients satisfied.


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Top productivity tips from three startup founders for 2017
Oliver Griffin Posted On January 13, 2017


So, 2017 is here and it’s time to look to the new year. Hey look, that rhymes — poetry and startup business nous in one sweet article, aren’t you lucky?


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Advice  / Guest Columns
Finding a place for independent workers in modern-day society
Tim Hinchliffe Posted On December 6, 2016


Today 55 million Americans are working as freelancers. That’s 35 per cent of the US workforce. By 2020 it’s predicted that this proportion will increase to more than 40 per cent of Americans.


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