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Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3445 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on June 14, 2015 3:46 pm

Every investor in your startup, even friends and family, normally expects a share of your company (equity), which means your return for all your effort goes down quickly. Thus founders seeking funding for a good cause or a new technology often seize on grants from universities, government agencies Read More

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Choosing Your Business Name

Posted by PASAngelique under Startups
From http://articles.bplans.com 3446 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on June 13, 2015 1:20 pm

When choosing a name for your new company, you’re going to be concerned with finding the name that best suits your business, and making sure you pick a name you can legally use and protect.

The two main concerns for startup business names are the legal requirements, and the commercial use. http: Read More

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What's Up with Millennial Women and Entrepreneurship

Posted by George Meszaros under Startups
From http://www.successharbor.com 3446 days ago
Made Hot by: businessgross on June 13, 2015 1:00 pm

Are millennial women more likely to start a business?There is no doubt that millennial women have a different attitude and outlook than previous generations.The challenges women entrepreneurs face:Lack of confidence in their own pitching skills. The ability to pitch effectively is a must when it co Read More

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Ask These Finance Questions before Starting a Business

Posted by AngelBiz under Startups
From http://www.smallbizviewpoints.com 3449 days ago
Made Hot by: MasterMinuteman on June 12, 2015 9:29 am

Starting a new business is full of challenges. Ask these questions first when it comes to finance issues related to new business. Read More

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8 Lessons For Entrepreneurs From The Shark Tank

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3447 days ago
Made Hot by: logistico on June 12, 2015 8:18 am

As an advisor to entrepreneurs and active angel investor, I often get questions about the realism of the Shark Tank TV series, compared to professional investor negotiations. The simple answer is that with all the staging of TV lights and billionaire investors, it’s nothing like Silicon Valley. Yet Read More

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7 Entrepreneur Mistakes To Avoid In Early Meetings

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3449 days ago
Made Hot by: Copysugar on June 10, 2015 9:04 am

Relationships are the key to survival and success for entrepreneurs, and first impressions usually turn into lasting impressions. As an advisor to many early-stage entrepreneurs, I caution them to always be prepared for that chance meeting with a famous investor, a potential partner or an industry Read More

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4 Entrepreneurs That Inspire Me Today

Posted by smpayton under Startups
From http://blog.corpnet.com 3453 days ago
Made Hot by: luvhealthcare on June 9, 2015 1:12 pm

Which entrepreneurs inspire you? Here are four that make me want to be a better business owner. Can you guess who they are? Read More

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8 Ways For Logical Business Thinkers To Get Creative

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3451 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on June 9, 2015 11:33 am

Traditionally, the majority of entrepreneurs have been logical thinkers, problem solvers, with full attention to details. These are the stereotypical left-brain engineers. Yet I see a big shift from the knowledge age, with its left-brain foundation, to a critical focus today on visualization, creat Read More

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Peanut Butter & Co. Elevates Popular Food's Niche

Posted by LimeWood under Startups
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3452 days ago
Made Hot by: justretweet on June 8, 2015 9:33 am

One of the most nostalgic foods for many of us is the peanut butter sandwich – it’s the perfect combination of creamy or crunchy, sweet and salty.
As children, we scarf these things down, but do we really ever lose the taste?
Lee Zalben, or ‘The Peanut Butter Guy’ according to his blog, thinks no Read More

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How Entrepreneurs Attract Friends, Family And Fools

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3456 days ago
Made Hot by: LoopLooper on June 6, 2015 11:53 am

Many first-time entrepreneurs find themselves unable to bootstrap their startups, and also unable to find early funding at the venture capital level or even with angel investors. Their only recourse is that first tier of investors, fondly called Friends, Family and Fools. These are the only people Read More