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Posted by Zuly Gonzalez under Startups
From http://lightpointsecurity.com 4913 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on June 10, 2011 2:35 am

The question is why are there few minority owned tech startups? As a Hispanic female this is something I've wondered about a lot. I've thought about all the usual reasons people say there is such a lack of minority owned startups, but none of these reasons made much sense to me. Then about a month Read More

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Universities Skip Basic Business Survival Skills

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4912 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on June 10, 2011 12:52 am

I’m sure that every one of us who has been out in the business world for a few years can look back with perfect hindsight and name a few college courses that we should have taken. What’s more disconcerting to me is that I can name a few that weren’t even offered! Read More

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5 tips to being a successful business owner. Central PA Webster

Posted by centralpawebster under Startups
From http://centralpawebster.com 4913 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on June 7, 2011 3:40 am

I often have people ask me, “How did you grow a business so quickly?” I know that I picked a business that was in high demand but I also worked my tail off. If you’ve ever considered starting your own business or if you are spinning your wheels, I thought I would share some tips that helped me bui Read More

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Steps to Form a Limited Liability Company

Posted by lkpetrolino under Startups
From http://www.365daysofstartups.com 4923 days ago
Made Hot by: Sun Tzu Business Guide on June 1, 2011 6:35 am

Last week I discussed some considerations for choosing between the various legal entities that are available when you start a new business venture. I noted that, while not always the best choice, limited liability companies (LLCs) are often the best choice for new business ventures—especially wher Read More

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What Makes A Small Business More Likely To Succeed

Posted by mywifequitherjob under Startups
From http://mywifequitherjob.com 4925 days ago
Made Hot by: knsfinancial on May 26, 2011 2:01 am

I watched a very interesting video on Tech Crunch TV the other day where venture capitalists David Lee and Ron Conway discuss some of the key attributes of their most successful portfolio company investments. Here's my take on their findings Read More

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Seven Small Business Startup Mistakes

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Startups
From http://finance.yahoo.com 4929 days ago
Made Hot by: James John on May 25, 2011 2:19 am

There are many simple mistakes you can make when starting a small business, but this post gives a pretty broad overview of the big missteps and perhaps clues for how to avoid them. Don't let the dangers or concerns connected to startups discourage you. Simply consider this a road map to your small Read More

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8 Business Ideas- Low on Investment and High on Potential

Posted by marz25 under Startups
From http://theoneofakindpreneur.com 4928 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on May 24, 2011 2:48 pm

Setting up a business involves balancing your ability to invest with the projected return on investment. A business idea that’s relatively low on investment and has great potential is something that most business owners would regard as a lucrative business opportunity Read More

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Interview with Sprayground founder and street artist DBD

Posted by cdorob under Startups
From http://www.entrepreneurship-interviews.com 4934 days ago
Made Hot by: Ruth Stone on May 23, 2011 8:01 pm

An interview about "Doing what you love so you’ll never work a day in your life!". The story of a business that first started out as a blank bag company that can hold spraycans and after those bags sold-out, expanded the idea to make cool cutting-edge designs on bags. Read More

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Are You Wasting Time Writing a Business Plan?

Posted by HBCinc under Startups
From http://www.thenewbusinessidea.com 4932 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Tribe on May 21, 2011 8:02 pm

Starting a business is all about figuring out how you're going to turn your idea into a reality - before you start. This generally includes laying out your concept, developing a well-thought-out plan and getting everything in order so that when you open your shop doors, you are ready for customers. Read More

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