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5 Post-Recession Initiatives for Every Good Startup - http://blog.startupprofessionals.com

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4015 days ago
Made Hot by: tallpoppy100K on May 7, 2013 4:19 am

Every dark cloud has a silver lining. Driven by the recent recession, smart entrepreneurs of all ages are jumping into the fray with new ideas, new recovery strategies, and discarding outmoded business models. I see it most in the newest generation of entrepreneurs (Gen-Y), who were shocked out of Read More

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4 'Running Lean' Tips To Avoid Startup Product Failure

Posted by Sian Phillips under Startups
From http://tweakyourbiz.com 4010 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on May 6, 2013 8:47 pm

By Donncha Hughes

A new business is easier to start in modern times relative to ten or twenty years ago. Startups are becoming an engine for economic growth across the world. But there is a problem. Startups firstly consume a lot of resources – time and money. And most startups (products) fail. Read More

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Can You Project Total Integrity as an Entrepreneur?

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4016 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on May 6, 2013 3:05 am

As an entrepreneur, your personal integrity is critical for getting and keeping the support of investors and team members, and your company’s integrity is critical for getting and keeping customers and vendors. But in a practical sense, what does that really mean? Read More

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Don’t Be Afraid to Take the Brass Ring!

Posted by HollyHanna under Startups
From http://www.theworkathomewoman.com 4016 days ago
Made Hot by: kingofcontent92 on May 5, 2013 3:48 pm

Have you ever had a desire or dreamed of achieving something that would be life-changing? It might be that you have always wanted to move to a different city or state; perhaps you have desired to own your own business; or it might be that you are ready to graduate and begin your professional career Read More

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10 Advantages of Being a Small Business

Posted by Cahoots under Startups
From http://cahootsblog.com 4015 days ago
Made Hot by: Webdev1 on May 5, 2013 3:41 pm

Start ups often have the ambition of becoming big mega companies, but forget to cherish the benefits of being small. Small businesses have some major advantages that enterprises envy, such as less bureaucracy, more direct face-to-face interactions, and greater independence. This article outlines 10 Read More

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Small Business Ideas: Creating an E-Commerce Store

Posted by MMarquit under Startups
From http://blog.equifax.com 4015 days ago
Made Hot by: NanoTechnologyMedia on May 5, 2013 3:19 pm

Whether you’re interested in starting a business online or bringing your offline product to the Internet, these five things can help get you started. Read More

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Saving Money On Your Business Start-Up

Posted by Pakiisp under Startups
From http://ajnabii.com 4012 days ago
Made Hot by: sophia2 on May 5, 2013 2:14 pm

Starting a business comes with costs. Sometimes it comes with a lot of cost. From getting your business licenses to creating inventory to shipping, each step of Read More

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7 Keys to Finding the Right Startup Mentor for You

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4017 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on May 3, 2013 7:00 am

I’m a big fan of mentoring in business, and have been at different times on both the contributing and receiving end of the process. These days, I seem to often hear from entrepreneurs who are struggling to find a mentor, or complaining about their lack of effectiveness. Like any other relationship, Read More

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How To Build A $30M Startup Without Spending Any Of Your Money, In Your Spare Time - Forbes

Posted by BizRock under Startups
From http://www.forbes.com 4017 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on May 3, 2013 2:39 am

Have you ever wanted to create a successful startup? Maybe you have the design chops, the cool sense of style and the ability to get others excited about trends in technology, but can’t find that perfect idea. Something you could execute on quickly. Something you knew there was a buyer [...] Read More

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