When it comes time for startup valuation, you may wonder just how you can work out the value of your startup. The methods are important because you may not have a huge revenue stream which makes valuation a bit harder. In this article, we look at five tips to help you determine the value of your startup. After all, you want to earn this highest valuation from your investors, instead of being undervalued.   #1: Talk to your accountant, lawyer, and investors Yes, you are most often worth what...

#Emotionalintelligence is just as important in our personal life as in work. In this #Videooftheday courtesy of @ArtOfImprovement you can learn 10 qualities to develop.

Some people are born #leaders. Guiding, inspiring and helping other people succeed is their forte without even lifting a pinky finger. They have a natural personality, intuition, and general gusto for it. For others, being a #leader is a land far less explored, and their personality isn't naturally matched for the #job. However, not being a natural leader doesn't mean you can't be a leader. #Goodleaders—#CEOs, #managers, #founders, etc—have a set of #skills and #qualities just like any other #jo...

When it comes to staffing your startup, the price is high. In fact, your hiring decisions are vital to the success and upward trajectory of your startup. In this article, we look at five reasons why bad hires are so costly to startups. From the actual cost, to your time, your reputation, lost opportunities, and the culture impact, you can't afford to mis-hire. #1: The cost The straight up costs with putting your job on job boards, culling through applications, interviewing candidates, calling re...

#Entrepreneurs are constantly making deals, so learning how to #negotiate becomes an #essentialskill to master. But when you're at the bargaining table, it sometimes can be difficult to strike the right balance and arrive at a healthy #compromise with a #client or #partner. To learn how to become a #successfulnegotiator, Young Entrepreneur Council asked a group of #entrepreneur to weigh in on the following question: What type of #negotiationstrategy do you prefer using? Why is it effective? [Rea...