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Posted by JohnH under Startups
From http://www.bnet.com 4933 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on May 19, 2011 9:14 pm

Entrepreneurs are way too optimistic about the early success of their ventures, according to a study from the University of Cologne in Germany. Researchers found that new business owners tend to overestimate their expenses, revenues and profits for the first five years. The researchers said revenue Read More

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The World's 26 Best Cities for Business, Life, and Innovation - Derek Thompson - Business - The Atlantic

Posted by epower under Startups
From http://www.theatlantic.com 4940 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on May 12, 2011 10:00 pm

A new survey grades 26 metro powerhouses on business, culture, livability, and innovation. Who wins? Read More

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6 Successful Founders Share Their Advice for New Entrepreneurs

Posted by ErinB under Startups
From http://sprouter.com 4941 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on May 12, 2011 7:14 pm

From reading up on customer development to building a great team, every serial entrepreneur has one piece of advice that they offer to new entrepreneurs to help them on their way. Six serial entrepreneurs answered the question: What’s the best piece of advice you have for an early early-stage entre Read More

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Home Businesses You Can Start in Your Underwear

Posted by MMarquit under Startups
From http://freefrombroke.com 4940 days ago
Made Hot by: maplesummit on May 11, 2011 2:36 pm

The recession has driven more people to become entrepreneurs and create their own small businesses. See some examples of home businesses you can start in your underwear. Read More

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+ How to Prepare to Work from Home with Telecommuting Job or Business

Posted by MMarquit under Startups
From http://www.moneycrashers.com 4945 days ago
Made Hot by: steeldawn on May 6, 2011 3:16 pm

There are many challenges that come with telecommuting and working from home. Learn more about physical needs, emotional considerations & business aspects. Read More

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3 Ways Our Business Improved By Doing Nothing – Sometimes You Just Have To Stick Around And Good Things Will Happen

Posted by mywifequitherjob under Startups
From http://mywifequitherjob.com 4946 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on May 6, 2011 2:34 am

Are you thinking about giving up on your business? Good things tend to happen to those who stick it out. Read More

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Build Your Team

Posted by TheBetterLeader under Startups
From http://bigredtomatocompany.co.uk 4947 days ago
Made Hot by: Sun Tzu Business Guide on May 5, 2011 12:28 pm

Why you should concentrate on building your team before you start on anything else. Each Monday we focus on one activity you can do today or over the next week to build yourself a better business. These short, actionable posts will show you what steps you need to take to take your business to the n Read More

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How to Create Effective Swag for your Startup

Posted by ErinB under Startups
From http://sprouter.com 4947 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on May 4, 2011 7:13 pm

After you’ve received your umpteenth startup t-shirt and your 18th fancy pen from a big company, you start to realize that free swag doesn’t always equal desirable or useful stuff. And from a marketing perspective, swag doesn’t always set you apart from the crowd and help you get attention – it oft Read More

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10 Things to do Before You Start Your Business

Posted by alastair under Startups
From http://www.managementdirect.com 4948 days ago
Made Hot by: Jed on May 3, 2011 5:56 pm

Nothing in life is guaranteed but as Benjamin Franklin famously said: "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." By doing some preparation before you start your business you can prepare to succeed instead. Here are 10 things you can do BEFORE you start your business.

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How to Protect Your Time as an Entrepreneur

Posted by ErinB under Startups
From http://sprouter.com 4951 days ago
Made Hot by: Big Business Boogaloo on May 1, 2011 2:36 am

Time is your most valuable asset as an entrepreneur. Sprouter's founder Sarah Prevette outlines her tips for protecting your time when you're building your business. Read More