The 6 Most Unusual Tech Tools for Brand Building
What’s the most unusual tech tool you’ve ever used to help build your brand? How did it work?
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that …
10 Pieces of Paraphernalia That Will Get Your Brand Name Known
Of all the paraphernalia you can use to get your brand message out there — shirts, mugs, USB drives — what piece of swag has actually paid off for your brand and why?
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. …
New Beer Flavor Showcases Marketing Leverage
I was at a friend’s house this weekend and he offered me a new beer that just came to market in Rhode Island a few weeks ago. I accepted his offer to try the Narragansett Brewing Company’s “Autocrat Coffee Milk Stout.” After trying the new, limited edition brew, my mind started thinking about what small …
Want to Change Your Career? What Does It Take?
No surprise that in this economy more and more people are toying around with the idea of changing careers. For some, such a change represents an opportunity; for others, it may be a necessity because their industries are shifting, shrinking, or becoming extinct. The question my clients ask with more and more frequency is how …
You Are Not a Failure; You Experienced Failure
It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure. – Bill Gates
In order to achieve success, you’ll likely need to fail first. Failure is the path that many of the most successful people have taken prior to their great achievements. Take Bill Gates, prior to founding Microsoft, …
4 Ways Your Personal Brand Wins with No
Without a doubt technological advancements, especially in digital media, have expanded the way business is carried out. Never before have business transactions and communication been so quick, effective, and cheap. A lot of small businesses and entrepreneurs have this digital revolution to thank, given the ease of starting up a new business endeavor.
With the …
Smarts, Luck and Hard Work
When the confluence of these three things happen simultaneously there can be magic in the air. Of course, that’s the magic everyone is seeking. Whether they are seeking to become a newly minted entrepreneur or whether they are a seasoned industry veteran. Corralling the smarts, creating the luck and putting in the hard work takes …
Getting to the Table
Now that we have stuffed ourselves at Thanksgiving feasts with family and friends, I would like to share a story about growing up as one of the youngest members of my extended family. When I was a little kid, dinners at extended family gatherings were always broken into two groups, the adult and kid table. …
How to Get Rich After College Graduation
When I graduated college I was interning for $12 an hour making cold-calls to financial firms. For me, the thought of being able to afford certain luxuries almost seemed out of the cards.
Everyone feels that way after getting their degree. It’s a very big hill to climb, but take it one step at a …
Passion May Come After a Zig Zag Career Path!
I think it would be worthwhile sharing a bit about my background as it sheds light on how a person can find their passion. My career path zigzagged and it wasn’t clear to me until now that every experience was necessary for me to arrive at my passion, which is what I do in my …