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Posted by aeschenburg under Startups
From http://blog.fundbox.com 3329 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on August 17, 2015 12:23 pm

What went wrong and what can you as an entrepreneur learn from the lesson of Secret?Startups fail all the time, but what made the fall of social media app Secret so interesting was that the company, which was launched in February 2014, had raised $25 million last July from investors and at one poin Read More

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This Startup Can Steal Data by Hacking Your Printer

Posted by sannwood under Startups
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3327 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on August 17, 2015 11:30 am

With just a few tweaks, even your printer can be hacked to broadcast your personal, private data. Red Balloon Security, co-founded by Ang Cui and Salvatore Stolfo, focuses on projects that explore data security and has developed several different programs for hacking as well as preventing it. Read More

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Empty praises don't build businesses

Posted by cendrinemedia under Startups
From http://socialmediaslant.com 3329 days ago
Made Hot by: profmarketing on August 16, 2015 12:45 pm

This weekend, while taking this picture in my backyard, I caught myself thinking about my ideal client.

That person would not just buy the shot. They would also tell others why it is perfect for their living room. Read More

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8 Ways To Prepare Your Startup For Obstacles Ahead

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3327 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggerpalooza on August 16, 2015 12:00 pm

Too many entrepreneurs tackle starting a business as a random walk into a business minefield, and they count on their street smarts, thick skin and pure determination to get them to their destinations alive. That does work once in a while, usually with some serious collateral damage, but a less pai Read More

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Why You Must Really Know Yourself Before A Startup

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3331 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on August 14, 2015 10:35 pm

If you're an aspiring entrepreneur, you need to take a hard look at yourself before leaving that regular paycheck. Don't assume you will be happier and make more money starting the business of your dreams. Read More

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How to Protect Your Business Idea

Posted by PASAngelique under Startups
From http://articles.bplans.com 3331 days ago
Made Hot by: NolanGreen on August 13, 2015 11:41 am

How do I protect my business idea? How can I find investors without giving it away? How can I get people to join me without telling them all about it? What if they steal my idea?

Here’s the hard truth about protecting your business ideas:

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5 Strategies To Make Your Solution Really Memorable

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3333 days ago
Made Hot by: sophia2 on August 12, 2015 7:36 am

Every entrepreneur believes that their product or service is memorable, and that every customer will quickly see the advantage over competitors. Yet true product differentiation in the eye of the customer is rarely achieved. According to a classic survey by Bain & Company, 80% of businesses believe Read More

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8 Battle Strategies Every Business Startup Needs

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3332 days ago
Made Hot by: leonesimmy on August 11, 2015 9:29 am

Winning customers as an entrepreneur in a startup has many parallels to a young army trying to penetrate some formidable new and unfamiliar territory. You need a strategy as well as a goal, and you need to pick your battles well. Even in this age of purpose before profits, a business won’t survive Read More

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How to Clone Yourself as a Solopreneur

Posted by smpayton under Startups
From http://blog.corpnet.com 3334 days ago
Made Hot by: marketingvalue on August 11, 2015 8:33 am

I know, I know: you (and everyone else) would clone yourself if you could. It seems like there’s just never enough time in the day to get everything done for our small businesses, doesn’t it? If only you had more hands! Here's how you can get more done without cloning yourself. Read More

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8 Ways An Investor Pitch Differs From A Product Pitch

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3334 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on August 10, 2015 10:25 am

When pitching to investors, entrepreneurs always seem to start with a customer pitch, then add a slide or two about the business. In reality, they need a separate pitch about the business, carrying over only a slide or two about the solution. Remember, investors are buying into the business, not th Read More