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Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4288 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on February 25, 2013 1:20 pm

It’s sad when the startup is “successful,” but the founder still feels totally unsatisfied. I see it happening all the time. The business is a winner, but the family or other relationships are broken by the stress. Or the entrepreneur started down this path to be their own boss and change the world Read More

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When Putting Out Fires Really IS Your Job: 10 Things I Learned From My First Business

Posted by HollyHanna under Startups
From http://www.theworkathomewoman.com 4287 days ago
Made Hot by: logistico on February 25, 2013 1:01 pm

We talk about “putting out fires” in our day-to-day business; but what about when your job description really does include “fire suppression techniques and practical application”? Here are ten things I learned from my first business endeavor, as co-owner (with my late husband) of a fire performance Read More

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How to find your perfect business idea

Posted by Strinv under Startups
From http://www.guardian.co.uk 4285 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on February 24, 2013 5:55 pm

Many people dream of starting their own business, but how can you find an idea that will work for you. If your dreams of running your own business are frustrated by the notion that you have to come up with a brilliant new idea, think again. The key is to come up with a business concept that is rel Read More

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Bloggers: Do You Need a Virtual Assistant?

Posted by MMarquit under Startups
From http://www.ddiy.co 4287 days ago
Made Hot by: BizWise on February 23, 2013 12:10 am

As a blogger, using a virtual assistant to offload certain tasks can raise your productivity and profitability. Here are some of the things you should consider having a virtual assistant handle. Read More

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Who Said Making Money Online is Easy? How Shortcuts Have Set Me Back

Posted by mywifequitherjob under Startups
From http://mywifequitherjob.com 4287 days ago
Made Hot by: justretweet on February 22, 2013 9:35 am

Many people are under the impression that making money on the internet is as simple as tying your shoes, and that all you have to do is throw together a website and then sit back and watch the money come pouring in while you do nothing. Read More

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Entrepreneurs Need to Sell Themselves as the Brand

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4289 days ago
Made Hot by: LimeWood on February 22, 2013 1:07 am

The days are gone when a techie or a genius could build things in his garage and customers would find and buy the product, based purely on the “wow factor” of the technology. New technologies are everywhere today. People have seen so much that they are blasé, or actually fear pure technology. They Read More

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How to Sell on eBay: 6 Tips to Boost Your Profits

Posted by MMarquit under Startups
From http://plantingmoneyseeds.com 4289 days ago
Made Hot by: NolanGreen on February 21, 2013 10:21 pm

Depending on your home business, it’s possible to boost your profits with a little help from eBay. However, learning how to sell on eBay isn’t always intuitive. If you want to reduce your learning curve, here are 6 tips that can help you boost your eBay profits. Read More

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21 Cheap Business Ideas

Posted by amabaie under Startups
From http://financialhighway.com 4288 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on February 21, 2013 8:52 pm

Many people are tempted to try earning a living outside of traditional employment but are daunted by thoughts of franchise fees, employee salaries or overwhelming equipment costs prior to making any income from a venture. Here are twenty-one cheap business ideas. Read More

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It Is Better to Be Sorry Than Safe

Posted by CIKMarketing under Startups
From http://www.cikmarketing.ca 4289 days ago
Made Hot by: FutureVision on February 21, 2013 6:35 pm

The connection economy embraces the artist rather than the administrator. Because the artist isn’t organized. He isn’t regimented or regulated – half the time his socks don’t match and he can’t find his keys. The artist is difficult to contain, define, or predict.

But a part of us always wants t Read More

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Myths Prevent Entrepreneur Thinking About Employees

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4292 days ago
Made Hot by: deanuk on February 21, 2013 5:28 pm

Every startup lucky enough to get some traction gets to the point where they decide to hire some “regular employees” for sales, marketing, and administrative tasks. Then they are surprised to see productivity and creativity take a big dip. What they should be doing is hiring only “entrepreneurs,” m Read More