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Posted by ShawnHessinger under Startups
From http://sbinfocanada.about.com 5417 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on January 19, 2010 10:51 am

Do you have small business startup fears to overcome? What fears do you face when considering starting a small business of your own? Do you fear failure or something else? Do you have a list of what scares you the most? Don't let any of these fears destroy your small business ambition. Instead, check out guide Susan Ward's "Don’t Let Fear of Failure Stop You From Starting a Small Business" in Abo Read More

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Please Define “Business Model” | CFOwise

Posted by CFOWISE under Startups
From http://www.cfowise.com 5422 days ago
Made Hot by: econg on January 13, 2010 3:25 am

I have long suspected that most business people cannot give a simple definition for the common term of business model. It seems to be a nebulous and vague term that escapes most. Read More

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7 Key Points for Brainstorming Startup Ideas

Posted by stillwagon428 under Startups
From http://www.instigatorblog.com 5427 days ago
Made Hot by: cartermi on January 9, 2010 4:39 pm

One of my favorite exercises is brainstorming startup ideas with other entrepreneurs. You can gain a lot of value from a fresh perspective. When “pitched an idea” for brainstorming or feedback I tend to go through the same 7 key points and questions each time. Read More

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Family Financing for Small Business Startups

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Startups
From http://www.youtube.com 5428 days ago
Made Hot by: akirlew on January 9, 2010 2:53 pm

With tight credit from many banks some small business entrepreneurs are turning increasingly to family financing to get their startups off the ground. Here First Business News interviews several entrepreneurs in a quest for financing to launch their small business ventures. Read More

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4 Signs Your Business Partnership will Fail | CFOwise

Posted by CFOWISE under Startups
From http://www.cfowise.com 5430 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 5, 2010 6:29 pm

Business partnerships are one of the most unique and trying relationships we will ever enter. Some work, but most fail. Here are some of the common signs that your partnership may be headed the wrong direction. Read More

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35 Unique Entrepreneurs That Are Changing The Business World

Posted by therisetothetop under Startups
From http://blog.therisetothetop.com 5436 days ago
Made Hot by: bretharp on December 30, 2009 12:00 am

A list of 35 unique entrepreneurs changing the business world and how you can get in contact with them. From the tech-savvy to the ultra creative and inspiring. Read More

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Indecision Kills Startups

Posted by tuckerleroy under Startups
From http://www.instigatorblog.com 5449 days ago
Made Hot by: CFOWISE on December 21, 2009 1:52 pm

Startups die for lots of reasons. Of course the end game usually involves running out of money – until that point in time, you can still fight on (although it might not be worth it.) But at the root of many startup deaths is indecision, especially for first-time entrepreneurs and CEOs. Read More

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Congratulations-It's A Business! | Idea Cafe Blog

Posted by VictoriaJones under Startups
From http://blog.ideacafe.com 5449 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 21, 2009 11:46 am

Imagine having a newborn dropped off on your doorstep wrapped only in a blanket with a note attached that reads, "Take care of me." For the sake of argument say you wanted a baby so this is like a windfall. You bring the child in the house and Read More

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Are you a home-based business? Top 10 Homepreneur Trends for 2010

Posted by q4sales under Startups
From http://smallbiztrends.com 5449 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 18, 2009 1:01 am

If you work at home, you'll want to read this post with ideas and trends to help you. Work-at-home entrepreneur trends for 2010, for home-based small businesses. Steve King also blogs at SmallBizLabs and that's also his Twitter handle. Read More

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Best Small Business Books 2009

Posted by PeaceNLove under Startups
From http://smallbiztrends.com 5455 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on December 12, 2009 5:47 pm

The decisions were difficult to make, but the Editor's of Small Business Trends have chosen their choices for the best small business books of 2009. If you seek knowledge and advice about all things concerning small business and entrepreneurial endeavors, check out the list to see if there are any books you may have missed this year. Read More