Company Culture & Management

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Creating a Healthy Small Business Culture

You can build a healthy small business culture by fostering trust in your employees, hiring a “people’s person” early on, and using technology to your advantage. Read on to find out what it takes to achieve this goal.
Notes by Novo

Real Talk About Money with GWTL Productions Founder Denayja Reese

We're challenging entrepreneurs to give us the tea on their financial reality—how much money they're making (or not making), if they are profitable, how they were really able to launch their business, and so much more.
Notes by Novo

From Chess Champ to Valley Legend: PayPal Mafia Peter Thiel

Peter Thiel became a master at chess, entered and left the legal practice, and eventually became a key player of the dot-com boom. His story shows us there is no single, linear path to success.
Business Building

Why Your Startup Could Benefit from an Accelerator

When a startup is looking for guidance, financial backing, and networking opportunities an accelerator program could be the way to go. Here are some reasons why your small business should consider joining one.
Banking 101

5 Reasons Freelancers Need a Business Bank Account

Life as a freelancer can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. A small business bank account keeps you organized with less restrictions and more payment options. We’re going to cover five reasons why you need this type of account if you’re a freelancer.
Company Culture & Management

5 Women Business Leaders Who Are Transforming Fintech

These 5 inspirational women leaders in fintech are driving innovation in the space with everything from a loan marketplace for developing countries to an API that helps businesses find good customers.
Business Building

5 Best Practices for Improving Customer Success for Small Businesses

Customer “service” is a term of the past. In working with entrepreneurs, we’re seeing a massive shift from customer support to focusing on customer success. Novo’s Head of Customer Success offers up best practices for small businesses to strengthen their customer success strategy.
Banking 101

7 Reasons Novo Is Your Best Bet for Small Business Banking

Novo offers free business checking accounts to freelancers, startup founders, and small business owners with no minimum balance requirements.