Fundraising is brutal. Actually, according to Paul Graham of Y-Combinator fame, “Raising money is the second hardest part of starting a startup. The hardest part is making something people want.” More startups may fail for that reason, but a close second is the difficulty of raising money. Read More

The Groomsman Suit Proves Perfect Fit for FedEx Competition

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From https://smallbiztrends.com 2790 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on March 29, 2017 12:09 pm
Finding a stylish and affordable groomsman suit can be a challenge and of course a strain on the budget. Meet the founders of The Groomsman Suit, a company offering stylish and affordable groomsman and wedding tuxedos minus the skyrocketing cost and frustrating process.
The idea of selling groomsm Read More

The Business Advice Of Doing What You Love Is Wrong - 3Bug Media

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From http://3bugmedia.com 2790 days ago
Made Hot by: leonesimmy on March 29, 2017 10:04 am
You've probably gotten this business advice or heard it dozens of times from well-meaning people, “you need to do what you love”. They'll tell you that's the key to success as an entrepreneur.

Not true. Not true at all.

Actually, it's so misguided that it has caused many would-be entreprene Read More
I tell entrepreneurs that Google was an “exception” to all the investment and startup rules, but I’ve always wondered what it takes to be an exception. Since every business is built by unique individuals, I’m totally convinced that exceptional people are the key to an exceptional company. Read More

LuminAID Goes from Shark Tank Funding to FedEx Win

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From https://smallbiztrends.com 2792 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on March 28, 2017 1:38 pm
An innovative device created by Andrea Sreshta and Anna Stork called LuminAID has changed the game with an innovative, inflatable and portable lighting device. LuminAID started as a simple class project and now is a true disaster relief product. LuminAid is one of the prize winners in the 2016 FedE Read More

7 Rules For Turning Business Conflicts Into Win-Win

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2791 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on March 28, 2017 10:13 am
Many entrepreneurs are not prepared for conflict, or actively avoid it. Their vision, passion, and focus are so strong that they can’t imagine someone disagreeing, much less fighting them to the death. But the reality is that startups are composed of smart people, with emotions as well as intellect Read More

To Be or Not to Be: Pros and Cons of the Small Business LLC

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From https://smallbiztrends.com 2792 days ago
Made Hot by: justretweet on March 27, 2017 10:52 am
About 2.4 million U.S. businesses identified as LLCs in 2014, according to the latest figures available from the IRS. Take a look at these advantages and disadvantages to help you decide whether an LLC is the right structure for your business. Read More

How Startups Use Alexa to Run Their Offices

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From https://www.wsj.com 2793 days ago
Made Hot by: trivedirock91 on March 27, 2017 6:56 am
The next assistant in many offices could be named Alexa or Cortana.

In 2016, Silicon Valley obsessed over how text-based bots in apps like Slack could make employees more efficient, turning complicated tasks or forms into conversational texts. Read More

7 Ways to Use Data and Analytics for Strategic Change

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2792 days ago
Made Hot by: Webdev1 on March 26, 2017 10:35 pm
More than ever, businesses need to take full advantage of automation, data, and analytics to run their business more productively and competitively. Yet, in my role as a small business advisor, I still see many founders and executives who see data and analytics primarily as a measurement device on Read More
I know, you want to cut out admin work. You want to cut out time wasted on bullshit that doesn’t directly impact traction.
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