Book-length business plans are out…but planning isn’t a total bust. What resource(s) do you use to put together simple business plans? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual [...]
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12 Tips for CEOs Making Their First TV Appearance
What’s one tip you have for a startup founder who is making their first TV appearance as an expert? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program [...]
Hiring a Writer for Your Brand? 11 Must-Have Qualities
When hiring a ghostwriter or copywriter for your brand, what’s the #1 thing you look for? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions [...]
12 Ideas for Growing Your Brand on Social Media
What is the single smartest thing you have ever done on social media — ever — to grow your company’s brand? (Be specific!) The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a [...]
12 Personal Branding Tips for Serial Entrepreneurs
If you are a serial entrepreneur, what’s one piece of advice you have for building a personal brand separate from your (many) companies? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a [...]
9 Lesser-Known Strategies for Building Your Brand’s Credibility
What’s your favorite little-known secret for building your brand’s recognizability… radio show? Writing a book? Leading a cause marketing campaign? Reality TV? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free [...]
Keep Your Brand Name Intact When a Reporter Calls
What is your #1 tip for a nervous entrepreneur about to talk to a reporter for the first time? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program [...]
12 Ideas to Improve Your Business Finances Quickly
Q. What’s one small change you’ve made recently that’s had a big impact on your business financially? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched#StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions [...]
8 Ways to Improve Your Company Brand in 2013
What’s one way you’re resolving to improve or shore up your company or personal brand in 2013? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that [...]
8 Personal Branding Standouts Who Inspired Us in 2012
Who created a standout personal brand in the past year, and what made it so special and inspiring? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program [...]
