Entrepreneurship can’t really be taught. If you want to learn how to become an entrepreneur you need to just get out and do it. You need to go through the trials and tribulations of running a startup. That experience is invaluable. That all said, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t learn as much as you […]
It’s estimated that over 60% of business executives believe that meetings are failures. On top of that unproductive meetings cost businesses a whopping $35 billion every year. The numbers do not lie. There’s a good chance that meeting you booked is going to be a waste of time unless you take the proper steps to […]
The gig economy is alive and well. Many individuals are ditching the typical nine to five workday and pursuing careers in freelancing. There are two types of freelancers. Those who work a side job to make a supplemental income and those who take on freelancing full-time. Becoming a full-time freelancer is a much more daunting […]
When it comes to scheduling meetings you typically have plenty of options. Phone, Skype, their office, the coffee shop, the list goes on. When you finally get in touch with that potential client it’s up to you to win them over in that first meeting. If possible you need to get them in a face […]
Nowadays technology has given us more than enough channels to stay connected to one another. One of the biggest advantages of this is the ability to work from home or remotely. While working from home has its many perks there are a few downsides. How do you stay connected to your colleagues at work? How […]
So many things to do and not enough time. This seems to be a common problem amongst working individuals today. Sometimes it’s true, you may just have too many things on your plate. However most of the time the problem lies in the choices you make around how you schedule your day. Every time you are […]
Regardless how successful or experienced you are, you can always learn new skills. Most people tend to focus on skills that are marketable. Meaning they can use them to trade time for money. Things like software development, content marketing, and design are all examples of marketable skills. Then there are skills that benefit you well beyond your […]
It’s estimated that nine out of ten startups will fail in their first year of business. Despite failure being so common we keep pushing on. So what is it that’s so enticing about launching a startup? Truthfully everyone has different reasons. Some have unwavering passion for their specific product. Others simply like to innovate and […]
There’s no doubt in my mind that sales is one of the toughest positions in business. Sales managers go to great lengths to keep their teams happy. Despite all the effort there’s still tons of turnover. So how can you truly motivate your sales team? Truthfully there isn’t one single solution that always works. Sales […]
As a business owner, you should try and retain ownership as long as possible. One of the best ways to do so is by bootstrapping. That said, bootstrapping can be tough as it means you’ll need to forego raising capital at an early stage. Here are five bootstrapping tips any entrepreneur can use for their […]
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.