Right now, the only certainty is uncertainty. So what’s one change you’ve recently made to better equip your business for the challenging economic times ahead?
How can you prepare your business for a recession? We asked SBO's Jason Andrew, AirTree Ventures' Daniel Petre and Luxury Escapes' Adam Schwab.
We often hear stories about businesses being built in spare rooms, garages and coffee shops… but there always comes a point when these businesses move into co-working spaces or offices and begin to hire. So, what was the first role you hired for, and why?
Who was the first person you hired when building your business? We asked three members of Smart Company's Brains Trust to share their experiences.
The government is reportedly considering wage subsidies, as well as cash injections and tax breaks, for its multi-billion-dollar coronavirus stimulus package. But is this what, or all, business needs?
The government is reportedly considering wage subsidies, cash injections and tax breaks for its multi-billion-dollar coronavirus stimulus package.
Founder’s syndrome is the idea a business’ creator can’t keep their hands off as it grows. How should founders avoid this problem? What’s the best way to pass the baton as a business evolves? What can go wrong?
Founder's syndrome is the idea a business' creator can’t keep their hands off as it grows. How should founders avoid this problem?
Double-down, iterate or abandon? How do you know when it’s time to kill off an underperforming product?
You've invested dollars, time and a lot of love into a product, but the product-market fit isn't what you expected... What do you do next?
How realistic is ‘work-life balance’ if you’re running a business? Can you successfully grow an ambitious enterprise on 40 hours a week?
There’s constant talk about ‘work-life balance’. In theory, it’s enticing and desirable. But how realistic is it for entrepreners and business owners?
