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Posted by bakercom1 under Startups
From http://www.fiercebigdata.com 4143 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on July 19, 2013 5:26 am

"It could be that we will see a whole new set of startups that will stake their claim to fame on their refusal to share data with U.S. law enforcement and federal agencies," says John Dickson, CEO of the Denim Group. Here is how that option would pan out. Read More

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The Bar Keeps Going Up for Venerable Entrepreneurs

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4146 days ago
Made Hot by: logistico on July 17, 2013 11:47 pm

It’s always been tough to start a new business, even when the bottom line was just making a profit to stay alive. A few years ago, a second focus of sustainability (“green”) was added as a requirement for respectability. Now I often hear a third mandate of social responsibility. Entrepreneurs are n Read More

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Tips for Getting Started on Your Startup

Posted by ivanpw under Startups
From http://www.bizpenguin.com 4142 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on July 17, 2013 10:48 pm

If you want to be successful you need to stay organized, prioritize and keep on moving forward. Keep these tips in mind... Read More

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Here’s a Fun Exercise That Should Speed Your Branding Process

Posted by Larry J Keltto under Startups
From http://www.thesolopreneurlife.com 4143 days ago
Made Hot by: fundpr on July 17, 2013 12:38 pm

If you’re an aspiring or new solopreneur, here’s an fun, easy exercise that should speed your branding process. Read More

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Successful Young Entrepreneurs: 10 traits of a successful entrepreneur

Posted by ansrikanth under Startups
From http://infworm.com 4145 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on July 17, 2013 10:34 am

Successful young entrepreneurs have something in common. There are a few traits that are unique to these successful entrepreneurs, here are 10 of them. Read More

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So What Type Of Entrepreneur Are You?

Posted by AdeyemiAdisa under Startups
From http://www.adeyemiadisa.com 4146 days ago
Made Hot by: NanoTechnologyMedia on July 17, 2013 10:02 am

Start ups are glamorous, exciting, hot. The question is: for those wanting to enter the entrepreneurial world, is a start up the way to go? What about the option of buying an existing business? Read More

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Richard Branson's Advice About Going Up Against a Larger Competitor

Posted by Small Business Tribe under Startups
From http://www.virgin.com 4145 days ago
Made Hot by: thelastword on July 17, 2013 8:14 am

As someone who’s had his fair share of battles in business, there aren’t many people better placed to hand out a lesson on David vs. Goliath scraps than Richard Branson...
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Entrepreneurs, Here's When to Take a Vacation

Posted by Nellie Akalp under Startups
From http://mashable.com 4144 days ago
Made Hot by: Squawk Media on July 17, 2013 1:41 am

For small-business owners and bootstrapping startup founders, it's tough to completely retreat from work. In this post, Nellie Akalp CEO of CorpNet.com, shares some tips on when and how entrepreneurs can break away for a vacation. Read More

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How To Quit Your Job And Start Your Own Business – Part 1

Posted by rvarshneya under Startups
From http://rahulvarshneya.com 4147 days ago
Made Hot by: Webdev1 on July 16, 2013 11:58 pm

This Part 1 of a 2-part article series lays out the foundation for quitting your job to start your own business. Read More

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5 Tips to Pitch Investors the Right Way

Posted by Richardwhite under Startups
From http://smallbiztrends.com 4147 days ago
Made Hot by: techmedia on July 16, 2013 11:56 pm

It’s that time – you have to pitch in front of a prospective investor, convince them and get the necessary funds for your startup. This can be a great experience or your worst nightmare. Everything depends on how you prepare for it. Read More