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.
Building Your Business Around Learning
Eric Ries hates that he was forced to validate having to throw out 25,000 lines of code by telling himself that he learned something. The core argument in his book, The Lean Startup, is that companies should be learning what they need to know before they move into the development phase. That doesn’t just mean... Read More
20 Qualities of the Top Business Blogs in the World
It’s certainly not business as usual for companies using strategic blogging to get noticed. More and more businesses, from corporate behemoths like Coca-Cola and Pfizer to small start-ups operating out of a garage, have found blogs to be an effective way to generate interest. But not all business blogs are created equal. With that being... Read More
How Facebook Structured Our Creativity
MySpace will ultimately be written as a ‘great start’ when the history of social media is finally written. It proved that deep down all we really want is structure. In the beginning of the social media boom, the internet realized that everyone was tired of email groups and internet forums. People wanted to connect, interact,... Read More
Kickstarter: Is Democratic Funding a Good Thing?
I’m sure you’ve all heard about and even used websites like Kickstarter to back an awesome idea or something artsy. After seeing the success of the Kickstarter campaign for Veronica Mars, I got to thinking about some of the ups and downs of the crowdsourcing format. Crowdsourcing isn’t a new idea. Renaissance artists like Leonardo... Read More
8 Content Marketing Goals Worth Pursuing
No matter what business you’re in, content marketing is integral to keeping your brand relevant in a fast-paced world. If you’re not quite sure what content marketing is, it’s generally defined as any marketing format that involves the creation and sharing of media and publishing content in order to attract, communicate with, and thus acquire... Read More
Google Announces Freemium Victory at I/O. Now What?
Google I/O had its show floor cleanly stolen by Glass, but the real sales figures are in an unintended psychological phenomenon called upon by in-app purchases. Google reported an increase in revenue growth of 7x for in-app purchasing and 2x for subscription models. In-app purchases and subscription models are services that’re a recent invention. So,... Read More
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
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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.
