In the last week or so, we’ve seen a new logo-oriented infographic making the rounds (part of which is shown below—we’re not linking to it because these falsehoods don’t deserve to be shared). This one purports to compare do-it-yourself logo…
When you start a business, there is so much to do and get right. Recently we’ve written about when you need to start thinking about design. And when you need to think about branding. Today, let’s take a quick look…
A few weeks ago we wrote a bit about when you need to start thinking about design as you work on your startup. That post covers stuff like when you need to get a logo and hire a designer (if you…
This year we’ve written many times about the various parts of starting a business—finding an idea for your startup, figuring out if you can earn enough money with your idea, how to write a business plan, whether you need a…
As you plan the start of your new business, at some point you’ll need to think about which business licenses you’ll need. Depending on what kind of business you are going to launch, you may need to acquire a federal,…
Earlier this week we came across this video of award-winning graphic designer Michael Bierut talking about design and specifically the power of logos. Beirut is a partner at Pentagram—a design powerhouse—and the winner of more than 100 awards for his…
Over the past couple of months, we’ve shared our thoughts about how to start a business—everything from how to create your first website to how to figure out if you’ll turn a profit. For decades, when entrepreneurs started a business,…
Each Wednesday for the past few months, we’ve shared with you our thoughts about how to start a business: things like how to make sure your idea will make money, where to find new business ideas, and how to set…
Coming up with an idea for a new business isn’t hard. Or at least it shouldn’t be. Unfortunately, a lot of people struggle to come up with the “right” idea. This is partly because entrepreneurs tend to overvalue business ideas and undervalue…
Last week, in our post about how to build your first product, we mentioned that we would take a more in-depth look at how to create a website. If you’re ready to start a business, you’ll want to set up…
