Jack Herrick

Founder of wikiHow

Jack Herrick is an American entrepreneur and wiki enthusiast. His entrepreneurial projects include wikiHow, eHow, Luminescent Technologies, and BigTray. In January 2005, Herrick started wikiHow with the goal of creating "the how-to guide for everything." He has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Dartmouth College.

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How to

Stand Up on a Surfboard

For a surfer, the feeling of standing and surfing a wave can only be described as the "ultimate feeling." Whether you are a beginner or experienced surfer the feeling is achieved by standing on the surfboard and using co...

How to

Write a Business Proposal

You need to draft a business proposal when you offer products or services to another business. You might draft a business proposal in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP), which businesses or government agencies send...

How to

Write a Business Plan for a Startup

As a startup, you will need a business plan. For example, you will need to show your plan to a bank if you are seeking a loan. You also need to show the plan to any investor. Business plans are helpful because they force...