Tag: startups

What are the most successful startups since 2004? [infographic]

The year 2004 was the year that would change the way the world would communicate forever. We did not know then that a little startup, an idea born from the mind of its founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, would become not only the leading social network but that it too would infiltrate the Internet’s existing… Continue reading What are the most successful startups since 2004? [infographic]

Recession tip: focus on thriving, not just surviving

When the overall economy is slumping, as it currently is, people begin to focus just on surviving—success is simply defined as the ability to pay bills on time. So, why is now actually the best time to start a business? Well, for one thing, there is less competition during recessionary times. Too many people are… Continue reading Recession tip: focus on thriving, not just surviving

Technology startups are gaining momentum despite the current economic turmoil worldwide

The only silver lining in a bleak global economic outlook today has been the technology industry. Within it, the many triumphs – such as Apple, Workday and Amazon – have been peppered with sporadic financial letdowns. Whispers of a second ‘dot com bubble’ – referring back to the sharp decline in the performance of technology… Continue reading Technology startups are gaining momentum despite the current economic turmoil worldwide

University of South Carolina Startup Creates an App a Week

Creating a new app every week might seem impossible to even the most ambitious app developers. However, 52apps, a startup based out of the University of South Carolina, has set the goal of creating 52 iPhone/iPad apps over the course of a year, and they’re pretty sure they can actually accomplish this goal. Since June… Continue reading University of South Carolina Startup Creates an App a Week

Secret to startup success: failure

For the past ten years, small businesses have been the stronghold of domestic job creation in the United States. Currently, there are more than 27 million small businesses in the U.S., but only one in ten small business startups will succeed. 80% of new businesses fail within the first three years, and the remaining businesses… Continue reading Secret to startup success: failure

7 useful websites that help get your startup running sooner

Every startup is in a phase of development looking to add some type of new feature or user accessibility to their company. In most cases, building a website from the ground up and including multifaceted elements can be extremely time consuming and usually involves a vast array of professionals in order to get the job… Continue reading 7 useful websites that help get your startup running sooner

Where the startup jobs are hiding: in plain sight

In 2011, the boom of startups following in the footsteps of an economy showing signs of recovery filled the pages of craigslist looking for talent. While other sectors were still struggling with unemployment, the tech startup world was competing for top people. Now, with the economy looking even better (despite bad gas prices) and tech-related… Continue reading Where the startup jobs are hiding: in plain sight

Will disappointing Facebook numbers scare away investors?

The short answer is no. They will have an extremely successful IPO on launch day followed by volatility for a month. How they handle the volatility will determine how successful it will be long-term, but the first few months will be measured on “how” rather than “if it’ll be” successful. The longer answer is a… Continue reading Will disappointing Facebook numbers scare away investors?

Why startups should look more like Instagram and less like Tabasco

Hope can be a great thing. False hope can destroy lives. Such is the case with what an esteemed colleague wrote on Fast Company about how startups should build the next Tabasco rather than shoot for the next Instagram. The idea is simple: build something that will last. Don’t shoot for the quick cash. Buyout… Continue reading Why startups should look more like Instagram and less like Tabasco