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Advice from Elan Lee on How To Raise Money Crowdfunding

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” CO— consults Elan Lee, the professional game designer behind Exploding Kittens, Kickstarter’s most successful project that beat its fundraising goal – by 87,000%.

MM.LaFleur CEOs Strategy to Take the Angst Out of Dressing for Work

With minimalist designs and personal stylists, the direct-to-consumer brand is broadening its offerings for professional women.

Want to Grow? ‘Strive for Greatness,’ Says NightLight CEO

Zawadi Bryant helped scale NightLight Pediatric Urgent Care into a multi-location business by striving for “great” instead of "good enough."

Women Thriving in Male-Dominated Fields: Be Yourself

Maria Rios launched Nation Waste as a new college graduate in 1997. Here's how she's succeeded as a woman entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry.

Growth Tips from Small Business Expert Gene Marks

Small business expert and entrepreneur Gene Marks discusses how his consulting firm has grown and evolved over the last 25 years.

Advice on When to Hire a Board of Directors

Steven Walker, managing director and general counsel of the NACD, explains when it’s time to assemble a board of directors and what to do first.

Birchbox CEO: Next Big Thing: Stores, Multibillion Dollar Opportunity

The online subscription box service is looking to offline expansion at Walgreens to fuel its next phase of growth.

How an Aviation Engineer Is Growing His Own Firm

Mehran Irdmousa, CEO and founder of MZI Aviation, shares how and why he is working to grow his brand-new business.

Pinterest: the Future of Online Shopping Is Pictures, Not Words

Amy Vener, Pinterest’s retail vertical strategy lead, reveals how the visual search engine is jockeying to become a bona fide purchasing funnel with proprietary tech and ‘human curation.’

4 Essential Cybersecurity Measures Every Small Business Should Take

Mark Harrison, a consultant for security services firm Pen Test Partners, offers his best cybersecurity tips for small business owners.