How to plan for a higher interest rate environment

The Federal Reserve is planning to raise interest rates sometime this year. Here’s what businesses need to know and do to prepare for the higher rates, according to John Hayes of Chase’s Commercial Banking group.

5 financial mistakes startups make

It’s essential that an entrepreneur understand the importance of accurate financials — both for company stability and for a founder’s ability to plan, as well as convince and assure investors of the validity of the plan.

Celebrate every milestone

It’s easy to move so quickly within our personal and professional lives that we believe there is no time to pause, reflect and celebrate. But there is always time to look back — and look ahead.

Are you making too many Woo-Woo decisions?

Woo-Woo decisions aren’t just poor marketing moves — they’re preventable mistakes in all areas of the business. Smart people, and teams of smart people, fall prey to cognitive biases, team dynamics, lack of empathy and the like.