Category Archives: start-up ventures

Building a Diverse Workplace

Posted on July 30, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Working in a startup or growing venture can be stressful, time consuming and creatively exhausting. Building a team of employees who are diverse and who can complement your existing strengths and talents can only help to improve your operation. While … Continue reading →

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(Mostly) Free Web Tools for Entrepreneurs – Part 2 of 2

Posted on July 23, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Continuing the blog post from the previous week, we will complete our list compiling some of the best web-based tools available to help entrepreneurs and growing businesses that are free/inexpensive to use. This list was originally compiled by Jeff Boss, … Continue reading →

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(Mostly) Free Web Tools for Entrepreneurs – Part 1 of 2

Posted on July 16, 2014 by wisesyracuse

There are so many web-based tools available to help entrepreneurs and growing businesses. Finding the least expensive (or no cost) tools are even more effective for a startup’s bottom line.   Former Navy SEAL Jeff Boss is an entrepreneur and … Continue reading →

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Hiring Your First Employee

Posted on July 9, 2014 by wisesyracuse

If you’re a startup entrepreneur, at some point you may want to hire an employee to help out. Hiring an employee is a critical step in building your business (should that be the direction you’re heading in). However, it’s important … Continue reading →

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Tweet Your Way to the Top at an Event

Posted on June 25, 2014 by wisesyracuse

At events such as conferences and tradeshows, there is never a shortage of people to meet, vendors to visit and sessions to learn from. The amount of information shared/presented can be overwhelming at times! One of the greatest benefits of … Continue reading →

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Save Time and Make Valuable Connections by Networking Stategically

Posted on June 18, 2014 by wisesyracuse

There’s never enough hours in a day. It’s probably a phrase you’ve heard (and said) many times over the course of your professional career—whether you’re an entrepreneur starting a new business or you’re working for someone else. Regardless of who … Continue reading →

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Best Practices to Boost Success in Life and Business

Posted on June 11, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Everyone defines success differently. For some it might be about purchasing a new car or taking a trip to an exotic location. For others it might mean providing for one’s family. It is important to define what success means for … Continue reading →

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Continuous Learning: Tips to Keep You Sharp

Posted on June 4, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Learning is time consuming and requires a lot of effort, yet it is the best way to keep us mentally agile into our golden years. For entrepreneurs, learning is essential and helps you to stay competitive. Some people tend to … Continue reading →

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Clever Ways to Increase Mobile App Reviews

Posted on May 28, 2014 by wisesyracuse

The opinion of others (friends, family, product reviewers) matter, whether it is about restaurants, movies or apps. As hundreds of new apps hit the market every day, opinions and reviews affect how visible they will be in search results and … Continue reading →

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Ways to Win More Sales

Posted on May 21, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Sales is an integral part of today’s economy. Rather than relying on simply your product/service, your ability to generate revenue and sell products and yourself will determine your success. Below are several signs that tell you are well positioned to … Continue reading →

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