Raising venture capital financing--as a first-time founder in particular--is a difficult task, even in the strongest of financial markets. At a recent conference, a panelist opined that over 95 percent of entrepreneurs decide not to raise venture capital.
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4 Common Venture Capital Myths
Posted by VictoriaJones under Raising CapitalFrom http://www.entrepreneur.com 5187 days ago
Made Hot by: maplesummit on February 13, 2010 3:26 am
Behave Your Way to Obtaining Capital for Your Business
Posted by ThomasPickering under Raising CapitalFrom http://articles.bplans.com 5190 days ago
Made Hot by: insidethewebb on February 13, 2010 1:50 am
In his book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Dr. Stephen Covey recounts a conversation with a man who hated attending out-of-town training events. The man explained that his wife calls and hounds him on every detail of the day, whom he dines with, etc., and that he felt imprisoned by it.
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Franchise Prices Slashed! Huge Rebates! Yada, Yada, Yada...
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com 5189 days ago
Made Hot by: alastair on February 12, 2010 9:54 pm
Will 2010 be remembered as the year franchising as we know it, went totally down the tubes? Check this out; In an effort to boost sales of new franchises, a certain franchise coaching company has decided to offer rebates...
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100 Top Entrepreneurs Who Succeeded without a College Degree
Posted by taraholling under Success StoriesFrom http://www.youngentrepreneur.com 5187 days ago
Made Hot by: nialldevitt on February 12, 2010 8:47 pm
“Is College Necessary for Entrepreneurs?” We have compiled a list of 100 amazing “degree-less” entrepreneurs who have risen to the top. Some high-profile entrepreneurs you will recognize immediately, while others you may be discovering for the first time. Many of them didn’t complete elementary school, and still more are considered high school dropouts. Their backgrounds and industries run th
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Digital or direct mail? Weighing the benefits of marketing campaigns
Posted by jsternal under Direct MarketingFrom http://www.nebsmarketingstore.ca 5189 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 12, 2010 8:37 pm
According to experts at gather.com, email marketing services take the lead in terms of cost-effectiveness. It's easy to understand why. To start, digital campaigns can reach people around the world for one low cost while direct mail campaigns require postage. Then, the funds saved on printing and paper might be too significant to ignore.
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Create an Employee Benefits Program That Generates Business
Posted by ShawnHessinger under Employee BenefitsFrom http://www.entrepreneur.com 5192 days ago
Made Hot by: stillwagon428 on February 12, 2010 8:54 am
If you want to retain your best talent, be able to draw the best talent and increase your business all at the same time, it's possible. Entrepreneur.com reports that the key is to create an employee benefits program that rewards employees for generating more business. Follow the link for more details.
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Fan Bi: How to Build Advisor Relationships | Greenhorn Connect
Posted by blanklabel under StartupsFrom http://greenhornconnect.com 5187 days ago
Made Hot by: Jed on February 12, 2010 7:52 am
Seek a lot of advice
DON'T Form a Board of Advisers
Seek different advisers for different areas
DON'T look for the top-level execs all the time Read More
DON'T Form a Board of Advisers
Seek different advisers for different areas
DON'T look for the top-level execs all the time Read More
Is your customer service a thinly veiled sales job?
Posted by globalcopywrite under Customer ServiceFrom http://www.globalcopywriting.com 5189 days ago
Made Hot by: tiroberts on February 12, 2010 2:07 am
Is your customer service focused on your marketing efforts or improving the customer experience? Is every interaction with your customer base an opportunity to sell more product? Is there ever a time when you should suspend your marketing activities? Read this post to find out when marketing can kill your customer service.
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It Takes a Village « Flying Pig Communications
Posted by lkpetrolino under Public RelationsFrom http://flyingpigcommunications.com 5187 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 12, 2010 12:44 am
How to build key community relationships to maximize your business's outreach!
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5 Fundamental Principles for Constructing That Winning Resume
Posted by yoni67 under MarketingFrom http://jobshuk.com 5188 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on February 12, 2010 12:35 am
When it comes to crafting your resume, it is essential to remember the old saying "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." With each job-opening bringing hundreds of applicants, your resume can easily be the deal-maker or deal-breaker. Here are my 5 fundamental principles for constructing the perfect resume.
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