If there are two tools I can’t live without it’s my smartphone full of apps and my calendar. After all, without either my life would be chaotic since I would completely disorganized. Even an old-school paper calendar can keep me in check since it helps me remember important dates. But, thanks to built-in calendars that come […]
Mark Cuban doesn’t do things small. From “Shark Tank” to the NBA, Cuban’s involvement almost always raises the stakes. For this reason, the smartest companies in the world are employing the Marc Cuban strategy for hyper growth. When the hotshot dot-com billionaire bought the Dallas Mavericks in 2000, the coaches of the struggling team thought […]
Mark Cuban may be the most famous bootstrapped billionaire in America. According to him, the secret to success is straightforward: sales cures all. It is important to find out why sales come first — and how to make more of them. Why sales come first. Startups today are obsessed with metrics — but it seems […]
Marketing doesn’t need to break your bank. The best ideas often require you to put your head down and grind. Pay attention to these four marketing tips if you want to supercharge your business growth. Stay consistent around brand and messaging The importance of a consistent brand and message is often overlooked these days. The […]
When it comes to startup advice you can never get enough. Starting a business is one of the toughest undertakings you can pursue in life. Statistically you’re bound to fail and those who succeed take years to reap the rewards. So if you’re ready to take on the challenge it’s time to get informed. Here […]
When it comes to productivity your habits have a profound effect. Good habits like developing routines and staying organized are guaranteed ways to get more out of each and every day. On the contrary, habits like multitasking are proven to be ineffective when trying to get more done. If you want to truly get more […]
If you’re like me, and have worked in startups your whole life, your phone and computer probably double as your work devices. So when you hear BYOD, bring your own device, it’s nothing new. Larger companies however, often supply the workforce with separate devices for work. So why should a company implement a BYOD policy? […]
If you’re one of those people who has trouble waking up early, you’re certainly not alone. I’ve never been a morning person myself. In fact, it’s something that I still struggle with today. When I have a special event, like a flight or conference, I can pop right out of bed. But when it comes […]
At calendar, we like to teach others how to be more productive at work. Productivity is hard to measure. Just because you work a ton of hours, doesn’t mean you’re working efficiently. You see, it’s not about working hard – it’s about working smart. Below we’ve put together a list of items, along with an […]
If you’re like most entrepreneurs or business professionals, you probably have a million things going on. Whether you’re balancing multiple gigs or multiple positions within the same job, it can be difficult to stay organized. When I launched my first company, me and my co-founders were as fresh as they come. That said, we had […]
Renzo Costarella
Renzo Costarella is an entrepreneur, avid learner, and startup enthusiast currently living in Silicon Valley. He consults for several startups in the Bay Area and is pursuing a few ideas of his own.