The Importance of Internal Communication in Small Businesses
Internal communication conveys information about the business internally so that workers may understand and carry out their tasks properly. It also keeps team members up to date. The goal of internal communication is to provide an efficient flow of information between departments and colleagues inside a company. This is true throughout the organisation from the […]
3 Tips to Align Your Values and Your Startup’s Culture
Values: they are our guiding principles for how we operate every single day. They represent who we are, why we do things, and what we stand for. Your values drive everything you do; they can also define your startup’s culture. You can have them on display throughout the office to serve as an inspiration to […]
The Challenges and Opportunities of Managing a Remote Team
The Covid-19 global pandemic has presented the workforce with one of the biggest and fastest shifts it has seen since the first industrial revolution. As the world went into lockdown in March 2020, the majority of businesses found their working environment transformed. Their employees moved from primarily office-based roles to home-working roles. This presented a […]
Common Pitfalls of Shareholder Disputes and How to Avoid Them
Shareholders are important for the success of a business. Not only do they often bring valid advice to the table, they also bring money that funds the growth of your business. Still, as a startup, having shareholders might feel like you are out of control, especially if there are disputes on a regular basis. What if […]
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health as a Startup Owner
Disclaimer: the blog below is not meant to serve as a diagnosis, but merely a guideline on mental health awareness. Saying you are a startup owner gives others the immediate idea that you are on track in your life and that you have it all together. People see that you are doing something great, something […]
How to Resolve Conflict Between Founders and Co-founders
Co-founder conflict is a phenomenon that happens to almost every startup. It can be hard to spot sometimes, especially when you are one of the co-founders mixed up in the situation. Though, if one isn’t careful, disputes between co-founders can kill a startup. The obvious advice would be to avoid conflict by taking certain steps, […]
How to Run a Successful Startup Without Micromanaging
Micromanaging, while the intention is to ensure the desired outcomes of a project, may in fact not be the best approach. Many say that micromanagement is the destroyer of momentum and that it kills creativity and breeds doubts and uncertainty within your team. As a startup owner, it is only natural to feel like you […]
Must-Use Free Business Management Tools
Running a business can be hard work. You can feel like you are moving at a million miles an hour, with a million things to do. Luckily there are loads of apps and tools out there that can help you organise your life and your business, and this can make things run much more smoothly […]
The Forgotten Partnership: How and Why Startups Can Work Together With Corporations
Developing a startup is an exciting process. It takes a lot of effort and time to reach the desired results. Moreover, it is no secret that most startups fail —22% of startups fail in the first year of operations. There is an idea currently popular that in order to develop a successful startup you need […]