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Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4114 days ago
Made Hot by: BizWise on August 22, 2013 6:35 am

Many investors will assert that company culture trumps strategy every time in predicting the long-term success of a new startup. Obviously, both are important, so it behooves every entrepreneur to start early in setting the right tone for his own company, and every new team member should be gauging Read More

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How Can Business Mentors Save Your Start-up Thousands of Dollars?

Posted by stacieawalker under Startups
From http://profit-list.com 4113 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on August 22, 2013 4:38 am

So what is the number one difference between you and the big players in your industry? The difference is that individuals who are very successful have been building their business a lot longer than you. I do admit, every now and then a business will become an instant success overnight but that is f Read More

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3 Critical Targeting Lessons for Startups

Posted by mikeabasov under Startups
From http://marketingbeforefunding.com 4108 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on August 22, 2013 1:56 am

In a fiercely competitive landscape, seeking both customers and capital, you can’t afford to ignore the basics. Do the legwork to identify a profitable segment, focus on it, and tap into existing groups to help propel your startup to positive cash flow and long-term growth. Read More

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8 Popular Infographics on Startup Culture

Posted by jakerocheleau under Startups
From http://www.nowcultured.com 4108 days ago
Made Hot by: kingofcontent92 on August 21, 2013 8:48 am

This is a collection of brilliant infographics on startups and tech companies. These all feature data covering many topics and various markets. Read More

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What You Need to Know about Patents

Posted by Nellie Akalp under Startups
From http://www.themogulmom.com 4115 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on August 21, 2013 5:30 am

Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet.com, shares a great post in The Mogul Mom with everything you need to know about patents! Check it out! Read More

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How to Pitch Your Idea to Investors

Posted by bigmoneyweb under Startups
From http://shanebarker.com 4108 days ago
Made Hot by: Ruth Stone on August 21, 2013 12:59 am

In a previous post, I explored how to decode venture capital lingo. Now I'm going to take you through some basic steps to pitch your idea to investors. Read More

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Freelance Writing: Should You Work for Exposure?

Posted by MMarquit under Startups
From http://mirandamarquit.com 4115 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on August 20, 2013 8:32 am

One of the pitches you will get as you embark on your career in freelance writing is the idea of writing portfolio pieces for exposure. Oh, really? Do tell me more. Read More

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How to Solve the Top Pitfalls of Working from Home - SmallBizClub

Posted by Nellie Akalp under Startups
From http://smallbizclub.com 4115 days ago
Made Hot by: LimeWood on August 20, 2013 7:58 am

The number of Americans working from home has jumped 41 percent since 1999. Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet.com, shares this great post on how to avoid the top pitfalls of working from home! Read More

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Learn From the 5 Core Principles of Angel Investors

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4116 days ago
Made Hot by: BizWise on August 20, 2013 4:58 am

If your startup is looking for an Angel investor, does it makes sense to present your plan to flocks of Angels, and assume that at least one will swoop down and scoop you up? In reality, hitting large numbers of Angels in multiple locations with a generic pitch is one of the least productive approa Read More

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How to Negotiate a Lease for Your New Business

Posted by greatcontent under Startups
From http://greatbusinesscontent.com 4114 days ago
Made Hot by: deanuk on August 19, 2013 3:23 pm

Leasing your first commercial space is like getting a job out of college, the lack of real world experience makes you an unknown commodity. Think about it, a landlord does not get a warm and fuzzy feeling when someone says they are opening their first business.
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