In my opinion, time is your most valuable asset. The greatest thing about time is that it’s distributed equally amongst everyone. While there are inequities in just about every other aspect in life, time will never be one of them. It’s how we spend it that makes all the difference. So are you wasting valuable […]
Having choices in life is always great. What about too many choices? That’s what comes with self employment. The freedom to choose is both the best and worst thing about being self employed. While it’s great not to report to anyone, it’s also a lot of responsibility to take on. That said, here are four […]
If you’ve ever wanted to start a business, you’re certainly not alone. Whether you think of the next best thing in tech or an easier way to deliver pizzas, the opportunities are truly endless. What separates the “wantrepreneurs” from the entrepreneurs is action. A great idea is worthless without execution. So when’s the best time […]
Starting a business with family or friends can be tough. It’s tough because it’s hard to remove emotions from regular business dealings. And we all know mixing emotions and business can lead to some bad decisions. Anger is one of the most powerful human emotions. For some, it can completely inhibit their ability to make […]
If you work from home or at the office, you get to know your workspace quite well. Typically you spend the time to set it up just once. You find your desk, grab a chair, and setup a few monitors. Then you grind away until you move offices. What if I told you it’s time […]
If you’re like most business professionals, the majority of your day is spent in meetings. Sometimes you can get a lot accomplished during this time. However, they are often ineffective. If you want to get more accomplished in your business meetings you need to communicate effectively. You need to communicate the purpose of the meeting […]
At some point in your great entrepreneurial journey, you’re going to have to hire new employees. Hiring employees is great. You get to see your team grow, and finally take some of the workload off yourself. The problem is many founders or managers aren’t thorough enough in their hiring process. They end up with employees […]
Regardless of how talented your individual team members are, you won’t get very far if they don’t work cohesively. As the business owner or manager, it’s your job to implement strategies that will improve teamwork. When your team works together, trust begins to build and responsibilities become clear. A healthy team knows how to be […]
A business is nothing without the employees who grind day in and day out to make it run. As the business owner, or manager, you need to show your team how much you appreciate their hard work. When you reward your employees for their efforts, it will also lead to increased productivity and motivation. Especially […]
Every business owners wants their company to grow each year. Pretty obvious right. While it is definitely obvious, you’d be surprised how many businesses fail to identify growth opportunities for their company. Do you hire more employees? Offer new products? Spend more on marketing? There is no single answer to growth. However, there is always […]
Renzo Costarella
Renzo Costarella is an entrepreneur, avid learner, and startup enthusiast currently living in Silicon Valley. He consults for several startups in the Bay Area and is pursuing a few ideas of his own.