#firsthire

[danablouin-blog]

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5xkS7qCIZA)

When to hire your first employee as an entrepreneur 

[loyalcx]

Nearly one year ago, our friend Amrit gifted these incredible 3D dog cards to Sarah, who vowed to pass them on to her first hire. True to her word, Sarah gifted these cards to Virginia during her first week, and they are now a Loyal heirloom to be passed down from hire to hire, inspiring delight along the way.

We spend a lot of time talking about the small things that companies do to create emotional connections in their communities.

Webpop just wrapped up a test measuring whether a picture of a puppy would improve sign-ups for a 30-day free trial of a CMS system. It worked. (h/t Collaborative Fund). 

Timehop has the ever-enchanting Abe (the friendly time hopping dinosaur) who pops up around the app and wins over the hearts of users everywhere. 

And sometimes, a simple bit of witty copy can transform an experience. So when you're looking to make a big impression, start with the small things to delight your customers in unexpected ways.