Almost daily, I run into the misconception that the function of sales and business development are interchangeable, from co-workers to industry peers. This stems primarily, I believe, from the shift in titles of salespeople to business development -- which has been done in an effort to avoid the negative connotation…

The title of business development (BD) is becoming more and more common in startups. The irony, not many folks know what it is. It's become the catch-all term, a ubiquitous phrase depending on whom you talk to -- which of course contributes to the confusion. Frankly, it's a tough thing…