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5 Big Mistakes Startups Make and How to Avoid Them

5 Big Mistakes Startups Make and How to Avoid Them

Jo Sabin - Friday, January 30, 2015

In this guest post from entrepreneur James Pollard, he shares five mistakes from marketing to hiring talent that can trip up early stage startups as they try to turn their idea into a viable business.  Read more

How To Create a Company Culture With Only 3 People

How To Create a Company Culture With Only 3 People

Jo Sabin - Monday, January 19, 2015

In a recent article for Venture Beat, DesignCrowd's community manager Jo Sabin shared her top tips for creating a company culture with only 3 people. These tips could also be applied to fast-growing startups who want to proactively manage and enhance team happiness. Even with only a few people, you can begin modeling and managing your culture at the stage when it matters most. Read more

Is Marketing Losing Its Magic with Big Data?

Is Marketing Losing Its Magic with Big Data?

DesignCrowd - Monday, January 19, 2015

Big Data has the power to degrade our creative capacity, the “big ideas” and even the beauty and design that has been a tool of the trade since the Mad Men ’60s. In a recent article for Venture Beat, DesignCrowd's Chief Marketing Officer, Dan Ferguson asked the question '"with Big Data, is marketing losing it's Magic?'  Read more

Forget the Mining Boom, Let's Create a Tech Boom!

Forget the Mining Boom, Let's Create a Tech Boom!

Jo Sabin - Friday, December 19, 2014

Technology Down Under is on fire! DesignCrowd CEO and co-founder tells us it's time Australia started planning for its future. He says it's time to create a technology boom and offers seven reasons Australia should create, support and foster a technology boom (and stop worrying about the mining boom). Read more

DesignCrowd's Alec Lynch: Why Co-Founders Are the Secret to Startup Success

DesignCrowd's Alec Lynch: Why Co-Founders Are the Secret to Startup Success

Jo Sabin - Thursday, December 18, 2014

Most successful start-ups or tech businesses have multiple founders. Google, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Groupon, Uber, Square, Instagram, to name a few. But does it make sense for you? In this article, DesignCrowd chief executive and co-founder of DesignCrowd will look at six questions that will help you determine if getting a co-founder is right for you and, if so, what to look for in a co-founder. Read more

How To Hire a Designer: Contractors, Agencies, Freelancers and Crowdsourcing

How To Hire a Designer: Contractors, Agencies, Freelancers and Crowdsourcing

Jo Sabin - Thursday, December 11, 2014

Dear business owner, do you need to get some marketing materials designed or perhaps you are considering a re-brand and now you're on the hunt for a designer. Choosing a designer doesn't have to be time-consuming or difficult. This post is about the different ways you can work with creatives. Should I hire a freelancer, outsource or crowdsource the design I need? Let's find out! Read more

Small Business Startup Tips: How to Keep Costs Down and Drive Quality

Small Business Startup Tips: How to Keep Costs Down and Drive Quality

Jo Sabin - Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Checkout these 6 small business and start up tips to help keep costs down and quality products and services.  Read more

9 Ways to Grow Your Business ONLINE in 2013!

9 Ways to Grow Your Business ONLINE in 2013!

Jo Sabin - Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Your customers are online looking for your products and services right now. Your competitors are testing landing page variations, copy and design elements in banner ad campaigns, email offers and talking about conversion rate optimization and long tail SEM landing pages. Don't miss out on traffic and customers because your customers can't find you. Online channels allow you to Read more

6 Ways to KICK START Your Business in 2013

6 Ways to KICK START Your Business in 2013

Jo Sabin - Friday, June 7, 2013

Got a business idea you're itching to launch? Just launched a new business that needs to grow quickly?Well, you're in luck! We have compiled a list of 6 services that are sure to kick-start your business in 2013. #1 Logo DesignGet a great company logo design, create a memorable brand!When someone says Apple, Nike or Coca Cola, what is the first thing that comes into your mind? I'm gu Read more

6 Ways to GROW Your Business in 2013

6 Ways to GROW Your Business in 2013

Jo Sabin - Friday, June 7, 2013

Does your business need a sales boost or some fresh thinking for an upcoming campaign? If the answer's "yes" then our list of six ways to grow your business has arrived at the perfect time. Whether you're looking to generate leads, boost loyalty and repeat customer sales, promote your business to the community, drive sales conversions and engage with fans - without spending a fortune - here are 6 cool ways to start growing your business now. Read more

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