The Full List of 400+ Slack Communitiesby Alex KistenevCommunities built on Slack are skyrocketing, see the full list.Continue
3 Essential Customer Service Metrics Every Team Should Measureby Shalin JainFor startups with limited resources, keeping track of metrics is key. It allows companies to strengthen problem areas, offer extra support and training for team members who are falling behind, and highlight weak links. Continue
3 Lessons On Effective Business Communication For Small Businessesby Alexa LemzyHow will your team members know how to effectively interact if you don’t know how to do that? As a leader, it is your duty to understand how communication affects your bottom line. To optimize success, here are three lessons small businesses should learn. Continue
How to Craft a Business Travel Policy for Your Startup | Startups.comby Tony TieRemember that the point is not only to tell your business travelers what they can’t do, but also to reveal just how much your business travelers can do.Continue
5 Tips for Choosing Suitable Startup Office Spaceby Tom BrialeyThings you should consider before signing a lease for your startupContinue
The Dirty Dozen: 12 KPIs You Must Know Before Pitching Your Startupby Phil NadelKPIs, if constructed correctly, give management and potential investors a cold, analytical snapshot of the state of the company, untainted by emotion or rhetoric. Continue
Drop Your Free Tierby Matthieu Varagnat“Drop your free tier” should be for bootstrapped SaaS apps what “Charge more” is to consultants: a reflex, a sanity check, a default choice.Continue
Why Super Mario Run Won’t Make $500M In 60 Days Like Pokémon Goby Nate DesmondInitially, Super Mario Run looked successful with an estimated 2.85 million downloads on launch day (vs 900k launch day downloads for Pokemon Go) But when you start digging into engagement numbers, Super Mario doesn’t look quite as successful.Continue
24 Leaders Get Real on Balancing Work and Life [Actionable Tips for 2017]by Zirtual TeamInvesting in work life balance is essential if you want to survive as an entrepreneur and build a successful business.Continue
The Founders Agreement: Saving Your Startup From Co-Founder Conflictby Meghdad AbbaszadeganSome arguments are inevitable, but there are things you can do to protect your company — like having a founders agreement in place. Continue