The YEC Blog

2018

• February 7, 2018 · 2 min read5 Rules for Writing Like the Expert You AreIf you want to be successful in business, you need to write about what you know. This will give you a level of visibility that will help you get ahead.
• January 3, 2018 · 3 min readYEC Members: 5 Tips for a Successful Year of PublishingThe members of the Young Entrepreneurs Council will get the most out of the publishing benefits throughout the entire year.

2017

• December 25, 2017 · 1 min readMaking a CEO Hire With Zach ObrontYoung entrepreneur Zach Obront, co-founder of Book in a Box, shares that starting a company doesn't mean you need to be its CEO.
• December 18, 2017 · 1 min readAvoiding a Common Book-Writing Mistake With Zach ObrontYoung entrepreneur Zach Obront, co-founder of Book in a Box, discusses the biggest misconception that first-time authors have about writing.
• November 27, 2017 · 1 min readWriting and Marketing a Successful Book With Zach ObrontYoung entrepreneur Zach Obront, co-founder of Book in a Box, shares the secrets to making your book stand out from the rest.
• November 20, 2017 · 1 min readPerfecting Your Sales Language With Codie SanchezWhen selling something, it's important to use the right words to make your listener understand what you're selling.
• November 13, 2017 · 1 min readDelivering a Memorable Talk With Codie SanchezEntrepreneur and investor Codie Sanchez shares the key to delivering an effective talk that will stick with your audience.
• October 9, 2017 · 2 min readEvaluating Your HR Needs With Joshua JeffriesYoung entrepreneur Joshua Jeffries, partner at Arkin Youngentob Associates, outlines internal and external HR needs depending on company size.
• October 4, 2017 · 3 min readGreat Content Starts With Strategic ThinkingIf you're investing your time and energy into creating content, you deserve to see positive results. Here are 6 resources to help.
• September 25, 2017 · 1 min readSetting Business Goals With Lisa Song SuttonYEC member and Sin City Cupcakes co-founder Lisa Song Sutton shares why defining OKRs makes hard work more purposeful.
• September 18, 2017 · 1 min readLaunching a Niche Product With Lisa Song SuttonYoung entrepreneur Lisa Song Sutton, co-founder of Sin City Cupcakes, shares why you need to get to know your customer before releasing a niche product.
• September 6, 2017 · 4 min readThe One Thing Business Writers Must Understand About Their CustomersA marketing funnel is a tool used to help businesses sell more products. But it seems to be a forgotten tool when it comes to writing thought leadership content.
• September 4, 2017 · 2 min readDesigning Effective Presentations With Arel MoodieYoung entrepreneur Arel Moodie, founder of The Art of Likability, shares his recipe for delivering memorable presentations.
• May 22, 2017 · 1 min readLeveraging Narrative Strategy With Michael MargolisYEC member Michael Margolis, CEO of Get Storied, outlines how leaders can use narrative strategy to bring the company's story to life.
• May 3, 2017 · 4 min readHow to Write Clearly About Complex Topics: 8 TipsBusiness writers often get lost in jargon and “clutter” when we try to explain something complex or technical. But there’s a better way.
• March 6, 2017 · 1 min readLeveraging Awards and Honors With Beck BambergerYoung entrepreneur Beck Bamberger, founder of BAM Communications, offers advice on highlighting the award that you or your company just received.
• March 1, 2017 · 3 min readHow To Publish an Article With YEC: A 7-Step GuideThought leadership is a process that can take some time to see results, but it’s worth it if you’ve been thinking about and developing your ideas beforehand.
• February 27, 2017 · 6 min readYEC Escape to Powder Mountain: Winter 2017 RecapA select group of young entrepreneurs joined the YEC co-founders for a four-day retreat in the mountains of Utah.
• February 27, 2017 · 1 min readDemonstrating Your Personal Development With Beck BambergerYoung entrepreneur Beck Bamberger, founder of BAM Communications, discusses why you need to show that you're living up to your personal and company goals.
• February 20, 2017 · 1 min readDesigning a Creative Work Environment With Beck BambergerYEC member Beck Bamberger, founder of BAM Communications, discusses how creative workplace decor can inspire employees.
• February 1, 2017 · 4 min read3 Simple Questions That Make Writing Great Content EasierAs a young entrepreneur, sharing expertise with potential customers, hires, investors or partners, use these 3 questions to get it right every time.
• January 16, 2017 · 1 min readSelling Your Business With Matthew MoisanYEC member Matthew Moisan, Moisan Legal P.C. partner, explains the three things you should be thinking about when considering an exit.
• January 13, 2017 · 2 min readYEC Members Offer Advice for Finding, Vetting and Learning From InvestorsThe Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is a group of young entrepreneurs who offer advice on how to find, vet, and learn from investors.
• January 9, 2017 · 1 min readLeveraging Your Brand's Community With Lauren PerkinsYoung entrepreneur Lauren Perkins, founder and CEO of Perks Consulting, explains how you can leverage your community to drive market research and sales.
• January 4, 2017 · 4 min readShould You Write an Article Inspired by the Headlines? 5 Questions to HelpCommenting on current events or major trends can attract attention. But what if it’s the wrong kind of attention for your brand?