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Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3115 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on May 9, 2016 7:23 am

There is nothing wrong with growing your business by selling more of your solution to more people in more cities, states, and countries. That’s called organic growth, and everybody does it. But in my experience as a startup advisor, too many entrepreneurs get stuck there, and always find excuses fo Read More

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How Being A Mom Makes You A Better Business Owner

Posted by Nellie Akalp under Startups
From http://bit.ly 3115 days ago
Made Hot by: JoshRed on May 9, 2016 6:59 am

Celebrating Mother's Day this weekend, Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet.com and mom of four shares how raising her children has made her a better entrepreneur. Read More

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21 Successful Mom Entrepreneurs to Inspire You

Posted by stillwagon428 under Startups
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3116 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on May 8, 2016 11:18 am

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s a popular time to give thanks for all that moms have done. There are plenty of moms who have made a huge mark on the business world as well. Here are some successful mom entrepreneurs who might provide some inspiration for others this Mother’s Day. Read More

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How Entrepreneurs Can Capitalize On Their Alma Mater

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3120 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on May 6, 2016 9:42 am

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. The lesson of finding help, connections, and even funding where other people may n Read More

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Why Working For a Startup is Like Being Lost in Space

Posted by zolachupik under Startups
From https://www.process.st 3118 days ago
Made Hot by: sophia2 on May 6, 2016 7:46 am

Working at a startup, you can often feel like you’re lost in space — thrown into the unknown, feeling lost and confused. It’s a strange world, and something you have to quickly adjust to if you’re going to survive. The hours are longer, the workflow is intense and the expectations are like nothing Read More

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Making the Most of Small Business Week 2016

Posted by Nellie Akalp under Startups
From http://blog.corpnet.com 3118 days ago
Made Hot by: sophia2 on May 5, 2016 11:09 am

National Small Business Week is here…a time to embrace and celebrate the importance of small businesses to our economic success and our communities.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, “More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about tw Read More

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7 Shortcuts That Can Kill A Startup Business

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3119 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on May 5, 2016 10:21 am

Starting a new business is not an informal process, and should never be treated like a hobby between friends. Unfortunately, as a startup advisor and angel investor, I’ve seen too many ventures with great potential get destroyed or set back by legal and other shortcuts that should never have been a Read More

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Why Startup Marketing Begins with Why, What and Who

Posted by mapleleafmark under Startups
From http://www.markevans.ca 3119 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on May 4, 2016 2:09 pm

For startups to be successful with marketing, they need to begin with answering three key questions: why marketing, what do they want to achieve, and who's going to do it. Read More

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Checklist: How to Start a Business with No Money

Posted by stillwagon428 under Startups
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3119 days ago
Made Hot by: blogexpert on May 4, 2016 10:22 am

Lack of funds should not deter you from pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams. You just need to have confidence in your idea and a clear vision about how you are going to execute it. Once you have that covered, getting the funds to support your dream may not be as difficult as it seems. Read More

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Silicon Valley Legend Creates Pitch Deck Template For Entrepreneurs -

Posted by stephenswebbel under Startups
From http://startupfundraising.com 3120 days ago
Made Hot by: kingofcontent92 on May 4, 2016 9:18 am

Peter Thiel cofounded Paypal with Elon Musk and Max Levchin in 1998. They sold this company to eBay in a deal worth over $1B. He then founded several other ventures such as Palantir which has been included in the unicorn club (companies with over $1B in valuation). Read More