Opinion

Roberts: My New Year’s resolution is a lie

By Tommy Felts / January 11, 2016

Someone recently asked me what my New Year’s resolution was. I panicked and made one up on the spot. It was about learning to bake. I feel badly about that for a few reasons: It was inane; It was a lie—nothing short of a psychotic break could change my personality to give me the patience…

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Advisors, role models and the importance of ‘champions’

By Tommy Felts / January 8, 2016

“What types of support relationships do you find beneficial as a startup founder?” I asked a group of six women founders this question as part of a whiteboard conversation conducted last year by WhiteSpace Consulting and Startland News. Their answers reveal a broad range of support relationships, including one that is a must-have for every…

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Crowdfunding law has changed, here’s what you need to know

By Tommy Felts / January 7, 2016

Editors note: This piece was originally published Jan. 7, 2016. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s expanded rules for equity crowdfunding went into effect May 16.    This past October, the SEC unveiled its final equity crowdfunding regulations set to take effect May 16. For the first time in the U.S., entrepreneurs will be able to…

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Settle up with Uncle Sam early (and other tax tips for startups)

By Tommy Felts / January 6, 2016

Whether it’s your first year of startup life or your twentieth, it’s a great feeling to wrap up the year on December 31 and see just how far you’ve come.  January starts off full of promise, and then you remember: You still need to settle up with Uncle Sam. To help put the final ribbon…

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The WTF Series: Augmented Reality

By Tommy Felts / January 5, 2016

On a daily basis, Ben Kittrell translates the jargon-filled world of technology for clients of his tech consultancy. The Words that Frustrate (WTF) series aims to offer readers some clarity in an industry dominated by techies’ confusing argot. Thanks to the Oculus Rift device, you probably heard last year’s buzz on virtual reality. The device,…

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