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Five Products That Make You Say ‘Why Didn’t I Think of That?’
Market forecasting is one of the most important traits in any entrepreneur. Figuring out what the consumer wants before they know it themselves is infinitely important. It’s also really frustrating when someone else hits the spot before you have your chance. We combed through our deep-seeded insecurities to bring you a list of current (last... Read More
As Shakespeare Put It: 8 Common Business-Naming Mistakes
What’s in a name? A lot, actually. When you’re deciding on the word that’ll stick into any potential customer’s head when they first hear about your product. You may be further on your way to choosing the right name for your business by avoiding these eight mistakes: Trying to outsmart a successful large company by... Read More
Moving Office Tips: The Ultimate Guide To Moving Day [Infographic]
They say that moving house is one of the most stressful things a person can experience in their life – but just imagine if you were the one in charge of moving a business and its employees to a new premises. From finding a new office, to the organisation of logistics, and the upheaval of... Read More
8 Tips for a Successful Marketing Campaign
Online marketing has brought the world market to within the means of even the smallest business. However, the enormous size of the Internet market and the number of marketing options can seem overwhelming to a business just starting its first online marketing campaign. Before you begin, take a few minutes to consider the following online... Read More
10 Free Tools to Help Your Business Succeed in 2013
The right tools can make your life so much simpler and boost your productivity. As an entrepreneur, a strict budget generally comes with the territory. Save your pennies and give these awesome tools a try this year. 1. Google Apps Google seems to have an app for everything now. Their Gmail email system is free... Read More
Startup Struggles: The Most Common Challenges Entrepreneurs Face Today [Infographic]
It’s no surprise that people want to be their own boss. Starting your own business gives you the freedom to call the shots and not have some overzealous manager — or art director — peering over your shoulder all day, telling you how your job should be done. But, starting your own business is a... Read More
The Perks of Being Picky
“The point of running a business is to make money,” an entrepreneur friend of mine tells me. I disagree with him. True, a business needs money to sustain itself, but what’s the point if it’s not enjoyable? I opened my company because I love creating things, entertaining people, and, most of all, doing work that... Read More
10 Proven Methods to Optimize Your Videos for Search
If you’re looking for effective ways to advertise your new website or startup, don’t forget the power of video. Internet surfers, and especially young people, conduct searches on Youtube second only to Google. In fact, studies conducted by aimClear show that video search results produce about a 41% higher click-through rate than plain text results,... Read More
Wind Up and Throw a Screaming Fastball of a Linkedin Campaign
When you’re starting to get your name out there, you’ve got to reach out in several directions at once. LinkedIn is a powerful social networking tool that provides an amazing platform to connect professionals across the globe. Though not as flashy as its counterparts, it’s a very potent marketing tool provided your ads reach the... Read More
Podcast Your Line into a Sea of Listeners
Hello, friends and listeners. Welcome to another episode of “Lamps and Stamps,” the only podcast devoted to a weekly breakdown of the hottest news from the lamp and stamp community. We’ve got a special show today. John Harrington, inventor of the lamp, is here to give us some historical perspective and let us know how... Read More
Level Up Your Website with Gamification
Wikipedia defines gamification as the use of game mechanics and game design techniques in non-game contexts. Wikipedia boasts a few games of their own based on clicking through webpages in a kind of online scavenger hunt. Video games have come a long way since the days of Pong and Atari. With advanced technology, beautifully designed... 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.