Startups | Small business news; tips; networking

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3190 days ago
Made Hot by: marketingvalue on February 22, 2016 2:31 pm

As a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, and having graduated from a big company myself, I talk to many people who have spent years struggling up the corporate ladder who dream of jumping ship and becoming an entrepreneur. I typically suggest that the grass always looks greener on the other side, and Read More

Vote

1 Comment

How Negative Social Proof Is Slowly Killing Your Business

Posted by jdquey under Startups
From https://klientboost.com 3193 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on February 22, 2016 1:02 am

There are multitudes of things you might never thought about, that are slowly crippling your conversion rates and your business.

Heed this advice, or suffer the consequences. Read More

Vote

0 Comment

10 Setup Steps To A Compelling Startup Presentation

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3194 days ago
Made Hot by: blogexpert on February 20, 2016 11:51 am

The average length of a funding pitch to Angel investors is ten minutes. Even if you have booked an hour with a VC, you should plan to talk only for the first fifteen minutes. The biggest complaint I hear from investors is that startup founders often talk way too long, and neglect to cover the most Read More

Vote

1 Comment

Is Work/Life Balance Just A Fairytale?

Posted by Nellie Akalp under Startups
From http://blog.corpnet.com 3194 days ago
Made Hot by: justretweet on February 19, 2016 7:48 am

Work/life balance. Thanks to all the hype about it, you might find yourself feeling like a bit of a failure if you’ve yet to achieve it to perfection. Read More

Vote

0 Comment

7 Keys To The Right Decision The First Time, Every Time

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3196 days ago
Made Hot by: FutureVision on February 18, 2016 11:37 am

Every entrepreneur has to be a decision-maker, even with information overload, emotional employees, angry customers and competitors hovering from every direction. Making a decision without thinking or over-thinking things to the point of no decision are both deadly in business. The challenge is to Read More

Vote

1 Comment

The 11 Best Podcasts for Small Business Owners

Posted by SimchaLazarus under Startups
From http://wisestamp.com 3195 days ago
Made Hot by: businessgross on February 18, 2016 10:07 am

Podcasts offer a great opportunity to discover new strategies and business tips from some of the most successful entrepreneurs and business owners.

This article lists 11 of the author's recommended podcasts which a description as to why she recommends each one.

Read More

Vote

1 Comment

10 Answers That Make Your Startup Plan Investable

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3198 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on February 16, 2016 6:07 am

Entrepreneurs who are looking to attract investors need to develop and pitch a plan -- preferably written -- that answers every potential investor question about your startup before it is asked. You may be quick on your feet with answers, but if investors have to ask any of these questions, you rai Read More

Vote

2 Comment

How to Start a Retail Business

Posted by Caron_Beesley under Startups
From https://www.sba.gov 3202 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on February 11, 2016 3:44 pm

Starting a retail business (and joining the more than 24 million people who earn a living this way) can offer many rewards to the right kind of entrepreneur. But how do you go about getting started? Here are some steps that you will need to follow (from a business planning, structure, and legal per Read More

Vote

2 Comment

6 Critical Steps To A Winning Company Culture

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3204 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on February 9, 2016 3:34 pm

Creating the right company culture must be a top priority of every entrepreneur and business leader. Simply speaking, culture-driven businesses put their people first, and people make the business, rather than the other way around. Today’s business mantra must be “Take care of your people and they Read More

Vote

2 Comment