So you've raised capital and are about to use it all on something you know in your heart your market needs.

But we rarely even know what's good for us!

Read on to find how it's a mistake to presume your market is logical - you might want to stand up while you're at it! Read More
I’m fully convinced that both inspiration and perspiration are always required in a startup. Yet many people seem to be stuck on one end or other of this equation – all perspiration with no dream, or all inspiration with no reality. Success is the right balance of both for fun and profit. Read More

Three Interesting Ideas to Create Lean Small Businesses

Avatar Posted by GetApp under Startups
From http://www.getapp.com 4588 days ago
Made Hot by: MindCircusMedia on April 27, 2012 3:53 am
Three interesting ideas to create Lean small businesses with cloud business apps. Starting a small business or creating a new product requires lots of capital and investment, right? Not really. That is, not if you follow the lean start up methodology. Read More

Mighty Oaks do not Survive Storms, Humble Grasses do

Avatar Posted by ivanpw under Startups
From http://www.noobpreneur.com 4588 days ago
Made Hot by: tuckerleroy on April 26, 2012 6:55 pm
If you are worried about starting a small business because of what has been happening to big businesses, don't be. A small business has its own set of perks. Read More
A few angel investors have slipped or fallen from their lofty perch, so entrepreneurs must take great care to validate the character and reputation of every prospective investor. The entrepreneur’s tendency to be in a huge hurry to obtain the funding can end up being disastrous, and play into the h Read More
Being a risk taker in business is not the same as being reckless. Nevertheless, the word “risk” has a negative connotation to most of us, implying danger and possible loss. For true entrepreneurs, risk is viewed as a positive, with its implied challenge to overcome the unknown and hitting the big r Read More
A big concern many people have when debating leaving a job and becoming self-employed is health insurance. Knowing you have different options to keep your family from financial ruin, should there be a medical emergency, may help you decide to take a risk and go for your dream. Read More
Many would-be entrepreneurs are contemplating starting a business right now. The time is ripe for new businesses, but you also need a strong support system if you want to start your own business. Read More
It's easy to be all negative when it comes to entrepreneurship. Which is understandable, because it's pretty darned hard.

But there ARE plenty of bright spots.

Read on to see 5 of them. Read More

Freelancing: Placing Guest Posts for Clients

Avatar Posted by MMarquit under Startups
From http://plantingmoneyseeds.com 4598 days ago
Made Hot by: DMDdistribution on April 17, 2012 3:35 am
Placing guest posts for clients can be a way to earn money -- but it can also be more trouble than it's worth. Think carefully before following this course of action with your freelancing business. Read More
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