Small Business: US

From business meetings to conferences to workations, there are many reasons you could need to pack your bags for a work trip. You may dread leaving your comfy and familiar office, or you may be itching to set sail to a new, awe-inspiring work environment. In either scenario, you’ll want your work-travel experience to go […]

With the NHL regular season wrapping up, playoffs are finally here. Ready to discuss which team has the best chance of winning the Stanley Cup? Or would you rather discuss how payroll works for the National Hockey League? Spoiler: NHL players make a lot of money. But what does that look like on a single […]

This is the homestretch, kids! In Part 1, we really nailed down what our brand is all about. Then, in Part 2, we did the fun stuff: we created a logo and some great copy to help guide us in our marketing efforts. Now it’s time to make a website and get our name out […]

Wagepoint CEO Shrad Rao sat down with Kyle Racki and Kevin Springer of Proposify for their weekly podcast series Agencies Drinking Beer. In this interview, Shrad speaks about his passion for solving people’s problems as well as his love for business itself. He also talks about the significance of forming an emotional connection with a […]

Your brand is not your logo. Part one: Finding out who you are.  Writing this article is probably a bad idea for me. Why? Well, because I spend at least half my day making and remaking logos for people as one half of the design duo BIKLOPS, and I’m about to tell you that a […]

Life is a series of measured risks. Sometimes, we drive too fast when we’re late for an appointment; sometimes, we go swimming right after eating; and sometimes, we start a business. All of these risks we recognize and are willing to live with, but what happens when you take some bigger risks – life-threatening risks? […]

Don’t tell my wife I said this, but she’s always right. To put that compliment in context, you need to know that this epiphany about my better half came to me on Family Demo night – the event where I showcase my proud prototype for Find Bob to my family. I had spent two months […]

As a founder of a business that has successfully raised venture capital, people often ask me how we did it. I always wish I could respond with some amazing fundraising hack, a step-by-step process that could be copy-pasted into anybody’s fundraising process. But of course, that would just be too easy. To misquote Jerry Maguire, […]

I’ve always said to my product teams, “You don’t report to me, you report to the product.” If the product is “happy,” then the company and me are happy.  The product has a boss too; in fact, it has three – and the product needs to keep all of them happy.  Strapped for time? Check out Dave’s […]

Shrad Rao founder and CEO of Wagepoint, your small business payroll solution company, answers six questions about running a small business in an interview with Founder’s Grid. Shrad speaks about why open and frequent communication with customers is essential to success. He also discusses the biggest payroll problem he sees in new startups and why […]

Everyone wants the secret recipe to making money – that one strategic trick that separates successful businesses from those still treading water long after launch. So what differentiates the rising stars from the floundering bit actors? Ladies and gents… that open secret is accurately pricing your product or service. Learn more from Abina in her […]

A proverb, referenced for the first time around 500 years ago, proves we humans are slow learners. The Shoemaker’s Children Go Barefoot may have old and unclear origins, but it’s something that is still too often seen today. It’s meant to illuminate the fact that the people closest to us often lack the service or […]

You have probably heard of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which is the first health reform act responsible for the largest middle-class tax cut in history. An Overview of the Affordable Care Act More commonly known by its nickname ObamaCare, the purpose of the ACA is to reform existing healthcare practices by giving consumers more […]

The guiding principles that drive an entrepreneur are bound to change as they grow their company and subconsciously evolve from Founder to CEO. Shrad Rao, the CEO of Wagepoint is no different. As he has guided the growth and expansion of Wagepoint to service 1,000+ customers, process over $250 million in annualized payroll and pay […]

Twitter Lists are a pretty nifty feature on Twitter. They can help you organize, interact and ultimately grow your follower base. And I’m not just talking about any followers. Using the list feature, when done right, can help you gain quality connections and potential customers! I have to admit, I wasn’t always a Twitter lists […]