Santander Business First

“I didn’t start companies because I thought I could make billions of dollars. I wanted to create something in gaming that was missing. All the companies and products I’ve started are about connecting people.” — Dennis "Thresh" Fong, CEO of Plays.tvRead More

“It is a core value to deliver amazing service. We make a special product, but also I think the brand that we convey is that we’re good neighbors too. We have a strong, loyal following, and a very rabid fan base.” — Heather Yunger, Founder of Top Shelf CookiesRead More

“People come to me and say, ‘I want to develop more confidence.’ I say, ‘Stop trying to develop confidence and work on developing competence.’ Confidence is a lagging indicator of competence.” — Karen Baetzel, Development ConsultantRead More

“It’s all about the mission. It’s what keeps me going.” — Stephanie Tilenius, Founder of VidaRead More

“If you’re trying to raise money, you need to care about the context the investors care about. Marketing is seeing the world through the user’s eye.” — Dennis Fong, CEO of Plays.tvRead More

“I love every minute of life and business and am so grateful that I get to share my passion with strangers from all over the globe.” — Rob LaLonde, co-founder of ButtendzRead More

“Don’t be afraid to take risks…if you are passionate about making your vision a reality, go for it.” — Stephanie Newby, CEO of Crimson HexagonRead More

“In my experience, there are three key things to look out for that will help you know whether or not it’s time to quit…” — David Segal, founder of DavidsTeaRead More

“Develop and trust your gut. My three decision makers are my gut, my heart, and my head. You know when you’re making the right decision because your body will tell you.” — Jeff Sinelli, Founder and CEO of Which WichRead More

“If you’re in it because you’re passionate about the company’s mission and purpose, you will see your way through those obstacles no matter what it takes.” — Joel Hyatt, CEO of GlobalityRead More

“Even if you’re a small business, every endpoint needs to be secured by security software as there are plenty of threats out there that can both cripple your business and your customers’ data.” — Adrian Liviu Arsene, Senior E-Threat Analyst at BitdefenderRead More

“The first step is realizing that while short-term sacrifices feel bad at the time, they can also lead to disproportionate rewards in the future.” — Ramit Sethi, founder of Growth Lab and IWTRead More

“It only takes one bad day, one misclick, or one rushed user trying to clean out an inbox, to lead to catastrophe.” — Jeff Pollard, Principal Analyst at Forrester ResearchRead More

“Marketing for your business doesn’t have to break the bank. With today’s technology, you can reach more people than ever before with little to no cost.” — Amir Madjlessi, Executive Vice President, Managing Director of Business Banking, SantanderRead More

“Cash flow is the lifeblood of a business and it’s one of the strongest forces that drives growth and success.” — Jerome Menchel, Chief Operating Officer, Bluestone ManagementRead More