5 startup scaling mistakes and how to avoid them Do what you can to avoid these common pitfalls 1. Be hungry for feedback, and be ready to change radically, quickly. The most important thing I can tell you about how to succeed in a startup boils down to this: be hungry for feedback and be ready to change radically, quickly. How can you do that?Lower what it costs you to make a change....

5 strategic tips to help your startup survive COVID-19 Challenge No. 1: Cash management First, the biggest issue most startups face is cash management. Many estimates suggest that it’s likely to take 12 to 18 months (in a positive scenario) until a vaccine is found and approved, although thepost-crisis effects may continue for longer. Such thoughts give rise to a fundamental question: how can startups survive during this period? Companies need to prepare forfurther lockdowns....

This articlewas written by Joe Procopio and originally published onBuilt In. Every startup is going to have its detractors. Every new idea, every revolutionary product, every unique strategy, and every best-made plan will find its natural enemy out in the wilds of the market. When you’re an entrepreneur, you’re going to face armies of people who doubt you. At best, they’ll throw a cutting remark out on social media. At worst, they’ll do everything in their power — and they have a lot of power — to stop you from threatening their status quo....

5 strategies for thoughtful brand building during a crisis 1. Listen to what the market is telling you Listen carefully and communicate thoughtfully. In marketing, a general rule is to provide a message that matches your market. While you may have had successful messages in the past, the current situation calls for rethinking that message. As governments and health organizations around the world preach about coronavirus etiquette, it makes sense for brands to echo or amplify their messages....

We recently posted astunning collectionof iPad artwork, showcasing 10 outstanding sketches done using Apple’s tablet. During our hunt for iPad art, we noticed that many artists were using nothing more than their finger, and while it’s great news that such precision can be accomplished by iPad finger painting, we couldn’t help but think it would be more organic to use a brush or a pen. We’ve rounded up a few accessories that may provide improved control or a better solution for bringing your artwork to life on the iPad....