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Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3206 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on February 8, 2016 9:33 am

Many entrepreneurs are so passionate about their new startup idea that they can’t believe any intelligent being, investor or customer wouldn’t react just as excitedly after a quick introduction. They don’t realize that they can often kill their credibility -- and future opportunities -- by communic Read More

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9 Ways to Work Less and Make More Money in Your Handmade Business

Posted by sannwood under Startups
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3207 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on February 7, 2016 2:12 pm

In almost any business, the goal is to “work less make more.” And if any type of entrepreneur truly needed to focus on this principal, it’s handmade business owners who make the products they sell. Read More

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How to Launch Your Startup On A $0 Marketing Budget

Posted by erikemanuelli under Startups
From http://nocmo.com 3206 days ago
Made Hot by: iammvd30 on February 6, 2016 12:16 pm

Having no marketing budget or a very limited one does not mean you can’t start planning and establishing the marketing, branding and positioning foundations for your company and product.

Even if your startup is still in stealth mode, there are a few things you can do in preparation for your star Read More

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8 Essential Attributes of a Successful Mindset

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3212 days ago
Made Hot by: Copysugar on February 4, 2016 8:09 pm

It’s easy to declare yourself an entrepreneur, but it’s not so easy to convince investors, your team and customers that you are that special one to fund and follow. If you don’t consistently display the right entrepreneur mindset traits, people won’t follow and business success will likely elude yo Read More

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8 Reasons To Incorporate Your New Company Early

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3210 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggerpalooza on February 3, 2016 9:58 pm

Many entrepreneurs are so focused on finalizing their innovative product or service that they procrastinate on the formalities of forming the requisite new company until later. Unfortunately, waiting until later will dramatically increase the risk of losing ownership of the solution they worked so Read More

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Want to Start a Business, But Don’t Know What to Start?

Posted by PASAngelique under Startups
From http://articles.bplans.com 3210 days ago
Made Hot by: luvhealthcare on February 3, 2016 9:11 pm

If you're looking for what kind of business to start, while looking at the booming industries year by year can be tempting, it’s also a good idea to look to your strengths. This can be an excellent jumping-off point for coming up with great small business ideas. bit.ly/1NDG8I4
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Eat USA Seeks to Boost Small Food Businesses

Posted by lyceum under Startups
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3212 days ago
Made Hot by: JoshRed on February 2, 2016 3:19 pm

As a local business producing or selling food or other culinary products in the U.S., you may already have a dedicated regional following.
But targeting a larger national audience, even with a website, presents some challenges. You may already ship your products to a few distant customers. Still, Read More

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10 Creativity Barriers To Overcome In Your Business

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3211 days ago
Made Hot by: Copysugar on February 2, 2016 11:48 am

Successful entrepreneurs are the ones who think the most creatively, not only in their initial product or service, but more importantly all through the stages of growth from startup to maturity. But even the best of them can easily slip into some bad decision habits that limit or hurt their busines Read More

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How to get over your fear of writing your business plan

Posted by mallaharidat under Startups
From http://mallaharidat.com 3211 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggerpalooza on February 2, 2016 11:33 am

Are you having panic attacks thinking about writing your business plan?Or just B.O.R.E.D. out of your mind staring at the blank page?
Good! Then you’ll be all ears when I reveal a secret about writing your business plan. Read More

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11 Excuses That Serious Bloggers Don't Make

Posted by kimonos under Startups
From http://www.jeffbullas.com 3213 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on January 31, 2016 12:42 pm

You have decided you want to spend more time on your blog.
You’ve been thinking about this for quite some time, discussing it with friends and maybe even your cat.
But you haven’t started yet.
There’s a long list of things that are holding you back. You don’t have time, money, ideas, confidence Read More