About Matthew Toren
Matthew Toren is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, investor and co-founder of YoungEntrepreneur.com. He is co-author, with his brother Adam, of Kidpreneurs and Small Business, BIG Vision: Lessons on How to Dominate Your Market from Self-Made Entrepreneurs Who Did it Right (Wiley). He's based in Vancouver, B.C.
How to Laser-Focus When Everything’s a Priority at Once
Your management report is due––now. A customer wants a spontaneous meeting––today––to discuss a recurring issue. Your boss assailed you in the hallway to remind you that the expense report from your trip overseas is overdue. And those 15 minutes a day you committed to spending on social media is adding up fast. How do you... Read More
Your Ultimate Guide to Mobile Productivity Apps
This post is the result of my obsession with making everyday tasks fun. There’re hundreds of apps meant to rethink how you handle your chores, and a combination of ADD and compulsiveness means I have way too many installed on my phone. I picked the best of the best to share with you, dear reader,... Read More
4 Easy Tips for Keeping Your Small Business Organized
Owning a small business isn’t easy. There’s always some point where the constant demands, paperwork, and deadlines start to wear you down. With a little bit of creativity and lots of organization, you can keep your business in order—-and save yourself time! These four tips can help you get started. #1: Have a System for... Read More
3 Ways to Become a Master Networker
In an increasingly social media-driven world, becoming a master networker is an important key to building both your personal brand and developing the friendships you’ll need to succeed. However, there are a few areas that need more than digital technology to grow your business. Consider these three tips to help you market faster and more... Read More
It’s Better With Friends: 4 Need-to-Know Tips for Affiliate Marketing
The basic philosophy behind affiliated marketing is rooted in that simple concept of “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine.” For some people, trying to put affiliate marketing into practice is less than satisfying. Often, the affiliate marketing arrangement is made between an individual or small business and a large corporation. Here’re some ways... Read More
Beyond the Black and White of Google’s Panda Update
Panda 25, the most recent of Google’s search algorithm updates, was launched on Feb. 21, 2013. If you use online marketing to sell your product or service (and if you don’t, start now), here’s what you need to know to keep your content optimized for Panda and ahead of the competition. 1. Content Will Always... Read More
Five Steps to Host a Successful Linkedin Group
A successful LinkedIn Group is one that is active, engaging, and helpful. LinkedIn is widely recognized as “the professional network,” so it’s only fitting that content should be provided to help group members succeed or at least gain insight into market trends and other aspects that can help their business. However, spammers, neglect, and poorly... Read More
30 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs Dominating in 2013
Young entrepreneurs under the age of 30 are more prevalent than you’d think. Keep an eye out for these names this year. 1) Dave Hale, 24 Hale is the founder and CEO of Soshal Group, a digital, social media and mobile agency. 2) Marta Tryshak, 24 Marta Tryshak is the creator and editor of www.withlovegabrielle.com, a... Read More
10 Women-Owned Businesses You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
The days of purely men-owned businesses left years ago. Successful female entrepreneurs are flooding in at a rapid speed. Let’s take a look at these 10 women-owned businesses that are blowing their competition out of the water. 1) Annabelle Candy Company Annabelle Candy Co. was founded by Susan Karl’s grandfather in the 1950’s. After her... Read More
Top 100 Mompreneur Bloggers to Follow in 2013
Mompreneurs are women that have a family while simultaneously starting up and running their own business! We’ve compiled a list of the top 100 hardworking mom bloggers that you should be following in 2013: Matthew Toren is an Award Winning Author, Serial Entrepreneur, and Investor. He Co-Founded YoungEntrepreneur.com along with his brother Adam. Matthew is... Read More
10 Ways to Attract the Perfect Customer via Social Media
So you’ve set up your social media accounts and are getting some followers, but you’re noticing that not many people are talking about your brand and your sales haven’t budged. The trick to harnessing the power of social media platforms is to learn how to attract potential customers to your page. If you have your... Read More
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Adam & Matthew Toren
Matthew and Adam Toren are brothers, serial entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors.
For nearly 20 years, Matthew and Adam have provided instruction in management concepts, marketing, and finance to emerging and distressed small businesses. They currently own and operate a successful media company, which includes several online properties and print publications.
The Toren Brothers are also the authors of the award-winning book, Kidpreneurs: Basic Principles of Entrepreneurship for Kids aged 6 to12 years old and founders of YoungEntrepreneur.com, one of the largest online entrepreneur communities.