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Posted by lyceum under Startups
From https://smallbiztrends.com 2861 days ago
Made Hot by: FutureVision on November 26, 2016 5:09 am

Akim Vann is the owner and founder of The Bakery on Bergen, a very popular and busy spot that’s known for its delicious and creative cookies, cakes and pastries. The Bakery on Bergen just celebrated its second anniversary and Vann couldn’t be more proud. But as a busy mother of four energetic child Read More

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Five-Minute Startup Presentations Are Storytelling Opportunites

Posted by mapleleafmark under Startups
From http://www.markevans.ca 2859 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on November 26, 2016 3:19 am

Too many entrepreneurs fail to engage audiences when they give five-minute presentations at events. They follow a rigid presentation format, rather than telling good stories. Read More

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10 Keys To Open Leadership While Maintaining Control

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2859 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on November 26, 2016 3:14 am

The pervasiveness of social networking and the Internet has caused a new focus and value on “openness,” which leads to a new element of leadership, called “Open Leadership.” The mantra of open leadership is “Be Open, Be Transparent, and Be Authentic.” This is counter to the traditional business pre Read More

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5 Recruiting Hacks to Help Startups Hire Top Talent

Posted by brianamorgaine under Startups
From http://articles.bplans.com 2861 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on November 24, 2016 2:54 pm

You want to build a great team for your business, but attracting the best of the best can be tricky. These strategies will make it easier to attract top talent—without offering crazy perks or incentives. Read More

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Why More Self-Employed are Immigrants Than Two Decades Ago

Posted by lyceum under Startups
From https://smallbiztrends.com 2861 days ago
Made Hot by: JoshRed on November 24, 2016 2:22 pm

Why are so many more of America’s self-employed immigrants than was the case a generation ago? Dan Wilmoth, an economist at the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration reports that the biggest reason is the rise in immigration.
Between 1994 and 2015, the immigrant fraction of Read More

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8 Women Rocking the Israeli Startup Scene

Posted by erikemanuelli under Startups
From http://www.huffingtonpost.com 2859 days ago
Made Hot by: nirmalablog on November 23, 2016 6:47 pm

It’s no surprise that Israeli companies are rocking the startup scene.
The nation is now rated #1 outside the Silicon Valley for startups and is known for their innovative and trendy ideas.

In recent years, there has been an increase in the diversity of entrepreneurs with more and more women t Read More

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15 Blog Posts Every Startup Needs to Read

Posted by shatekpatrick under Startups
From https://medium.com 2860 days ago
Made Hot by: Angie593 on November 22, 2016 4:32 pm

Software as a service hasn’t just revamped the tools and services businesses use to be successful; it’s changing every aspect of the business journey. These 15 articles reveal the key tools and lessons every entrepreneur needs to break through the congested tech marketplace. Don’t waste priceless t Read More

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Proper Staffing is Key to Effective Global Expansion

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2863 days ago
Made Hot by: MarketWiz on November 22, 2016 8:44 am

Some time ago you needed to achieve success and size before venturing into international markets. However, international customers have found you through social media, US trade shows and technical papers. In order to manage international growth your company needs to be directly involved in internat Read More

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14 Resources to Help You Start a Home-Based Business

Posted by brianamorgaine under Startups
From http://articles.bplans.com 2864 days ago
Made Hot by: profmarketing on November 21, 2016 4:09 pm

Home-based businesses are a perpetually popular choice for entrepreneurs. Covering everything from home-based business myths to helpful checklists, these resources will help you successfully start a business from your own home. Read More

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9 Ways to Show Your Employees You’re Thankful for Them

Posted by Nellie Akalp under Startups
From http://blog.corpnet.com 2865 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on November 20, 2016 2:34 pm

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, our thoughts naturally turn to what we’re grateful for in life. As a small business owner, I know you’re thankful for your employees. After all, how would you run your business without them? In honor of Thanksgiving, here are 9 ways to say “thank you” to yo Read More