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Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4012 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on November 30, 2013 9:59 am

If you expect to succeed in the thrill-a-minute, roller coaster ride of a startup, let me assure you it takes more than a good idea, a rich uncle, and luck. In fact, the idea is often the least important part of the equation. Most investors tell me that they look at the people first, the business p Read More

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15 Must-Read Guidelines for Naming Your Startup

Posted by mobo under Startups
From http://www.patriotsoftware.com 4011 days ago
Made Hot by: BizWise on November 30, 2013 9:51 am

Naming your business is too important to take lightly. Here are some great guidelines on how to get the right name. Read More

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How To Become A Trendspotter - Forbes

Posted by Rieva Lesonsky under Startups
From http://www.forbes.com 4012 days ago
Made Hot by: LimeWood on November 29, 2013 5:42 am

The holiday season is upon us and soon we'll be inundated with lists of what products and trends have exploded this year and what will be hot in the next 12 months. This information is fun and interesting, but it is also what drives sales and sparks changes to business [...] Read More

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The One Thing Nobody Tells You About Starting a Business

Posted by Larry J Keltto under Startups
From http://www.thesolopreneurlife.com 4012 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on November 28, 2013 9:44 pm

Recently, a reporter from the Greenville (South Carolina) News asked me: “What’s the biggest surprise for people who become solopreneurs?” The biggest surprise is a doozy, and it ruins hundreds -- perhaps thousands -- or startups every year. Read More

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Keep Your Business Plan Succinct Yet Impressive

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4011 days ago
Made Hot by: FutureVision on November 28, 2013 8:54 pm

If you want people to invest in your idea, then my best advice is first write a business plan, and keep it simple. Don't confuse your business plan with a doctoral thesis or the back of a napkin. Keep the wording and formatting straightforward, and keep the plan short. For minimum content, see my a Read More

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Small Business and Startups: End-of-Year Mishegoss, 2013!

Posted by crowdSPRING under Startups
From http://blog.crowdspring.com 4012 days ago
Made Hot by: seobromino on November 28, 2013 4:28 pm

Here are 10 things startups and small businesses should be considering as the calendar ticks down and 2014 looms large!
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5 Key Warning Signs That Your Company Might Not Being Doing as Well as You Had Hoped For

Posted by jimarmstrong under Startups
From http://www.getbusymedia.com 4011 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on November 27, 2013 9:03 pm

Keith Tully, partner at Real Business Rescue, speaks about five warning signs you and your startup should heed when evaluating your company's success and sustainability. Read More

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She is Inspiring. She is Successful. She Is An Entrepreneur With a Purpose.

Posted by sourcepep under Startups
From http://www.sourcepep.com 4016 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on November 27, 2013 2:35 pm

A business is successful if it has a strong purpose behind it. A purpose beyond achieving the yearly financial target. This entrepreneur not only makes a good point on how to launch a successful startup but also how your business can help to change the world. Read More

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Onboarding New Employees for Startups: The Culture

Posted by luxrco under Startups
From http://blog.luxr.co 4011 days ago
Made Hot by: techmedia on November 27, 2013 12:39 pm

Great leaders help new employees understand the norms of behavior and patterns of work. This post lists the key onboarding topics that get new hires ready to hit the ground running as a high functioning member of your team. Read More

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8 Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail

Posted by Rieva Lesonsky under Startups
From http://www.smallbizdaily.com 4016 days ago
Made Hot by: SJC on November 26, 2013 10:19 pm

Why do small businesses fail? According to a statistics taken from the Small Business Administration, 70 percent of small businesses make it to their third year, and 51 percent see their sixth. This throws the old notion of most businesses failing within their first year right out of the window, bu Read More