If you're able to arrange a trial period with a new hire, do it. It will give both of you a chance to make sure the position is a good fit - and can ….

Keeping a 'CEO blog' or 'founder's blog' can be a great platform for engaging your users in a nontraditional way, reaching people outside of your pro….

So many of my rookie mistakes could have been avoided by first-hand exposure to other, more experienced technology entrepreneurs..

As we've grown 'The Daily Muse' and met contacts who want to collaborate with us, knowing who does what has helped us be clear on who we want our par….

Much-derided chick lit, chick flicks, and chick magazines have left ambitious women in a bind. Why is it that I, a young woman, can read GQ, enjoy Fi….

When you start a new company, you have to do it all. Yes, all of it..

Sure, it's fun to chat with people with interesting backgrounds who seem to have a passion for your company. But a job interview is not a friendly ch….

Sure, you're an intelligent and highly capable individual, and you are learning a lot on the fly as you build your company. But you also need to come….

What do I want to do with my life?.

For almost the first year of The Muse's life, I would do 5 to 8 networking events a week. And I don't necessarily think that's the right path for eve….

My first company failed completely. And it failed at about ten months old. I had about 12 months of savings, so when it failed I was thinking: 'Do I ….

Done right, a performance review is one of the best opportunities to encourage and support high performers and constructively improve your middle- an….

You know, as most entrepreneurs do, that a company is only as good as its people. The hard part is actually building the team that will embody your c….

Thinking big is only one part of being a successful entrepreneur..

We knew when we started the Daily Muse, we wanted a recruiting-focused business model rather than an advertising-focused one. We felt like publishers….

For those working menial jobs or putting in 100-hour weeks for corporations, the lure of starting your own business can seem like a great way to get ….

The best cover letters I've read are from people who have a passion for my company, and can make that passion come to life on a page. The letters tha….

Starting a business isn't for everyone, and it's not what you should do if you aren't sure what else to do. It requires thick skin and the willingnes….

I am a big advocate for having an open discussion about team norms and preferences. At The Muse, some of us like to start working at 7:30 A.M. Others….

Understanding your employee's perspective can go a long way towards increasing productivity and happiness..

Launching a start-up, you need to get a lot done quickly. Every day is different. Everyone pitches in with everything. It's easy for the founding tea….