Business Growth

Ideas and tips on building and running a successful business.


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A guide to building customer trust through the power of design

So, you’ve developed a groundbreaking product that’s garnered great traction before its launch. You’ve also likely found a brilliant team […]

8 best Fiverr alternatives for businesses and freelancers

Businesses and freelancers alike use Fiverr because of its large, competitive community and low-cost work. But for both freelancers and […]

8 authors that are putting a creative spin on the self-improvement genre

Self-help books are not a new invention. There have long been resources available to those of us who want guidance […]

15 inspiring Instagram accounts every entrepreneur should follow

Looking for entrepreneurial inspiration? Ready to stop procrastinating? It’s so easy to get sucked into procrastination mode when your Instagram […]

9 inspiring ways to celebrate a company anniversary

Alright, so your business or organization has a birthday coming up. Before you up and order balloons and champagne, consider […]

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Scary stories to tell in the board room: 9 failed startups (and what you can learn from them)

It’s the time of year for spooky stories, and we’ve got a few great ones for you here today. The […]

5 tips to start a business in a crowded market

It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, starting a business is tough. And what’s making that OMG-it’s-so-hard job even worse? […]

The 5 types of business goals for entrepreneurs (and how to choose the right ones)

Setting goals is the first step to getting what you want from your business. They give your work a sense of […]

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How to modernize your family business

If your small, family-owned business is struggling to keep up with the market, it might be time for an update. […]

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10 common mistakes made by brand new entrepreneurs

If you’re just starting out as an entrepreneur, congratulations! Starting a new business is an awesome and exciting experience. But, […]

How men and women approach starting a business differently

At 99designs by Vista, we help entrepreneurs from all over the world get a logo for their newly-launched consulting practice, […]

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35 awesome gift ideas for entrepreneurs

This holiday season, we know your favorite entrepreneur is probably too busy brainstorming their next genius idea to send you […]