Why do so many people think having a board applies to public companies only? Having one is actually more important for a startup. External directors could be the difference between make or break for a new company.
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External directors boost startups
Posted by CatarinasWorld under StartupsFrom http://catarinasworld.com 4765 days ago
Creative Business Idea for Crafty People
Posted by HBCinc under StartupsFrom http://www.thenewbusinessidea.com 4765 days ago
Here's a creative business idea. If you want to get into a craft-type business that is a little bit different - why not let your customers design their own items?
That is what GemKitty did, and you've probably seen this concept used by CafePress. People like products customized specifically fo Read More
Look For These Five Qualities of a Great Solution
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4765 days ago
Every entrepreneur wishes that he could predict whether his idea could be the “next big thing,” before he spent his life savings and years of energy on it. Investors, on the other hand, typically don’t even look very hard at the product or service, but prefer to evaluate first the entrepreneur, and
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Hold a project premortem
Posted by TheBetterLeader under StartupsFrom http://bigredtomatocompany.co.uk 4765 days ago
Instead of reviewing a project after the event hold a premortem before the project goes live.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
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The Truth Behind 22 “Overnight Success” Stories
Posted by DrShannonReece under StartupsFrom http://blog.drshannonreece.com 4765 days ago
The internet is crawling with misleading claims of “overnight success,” which can be incredibly discouraging for those who can’t achieve the same “get-rich-quick” results. The truth is that starting a business takes time and persistence, and most overnight success stories were years in the making.
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Do's and Don'ts for Young Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Posted by ivanpw under StartupsFrom http://www.noobpreneur.com 4765 days ago
There are some things that young entrepreneurs can do (or not do) to make sure that things run as smoothly as possible from the very beginning.
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How to Start a Cupcake Business
Posted by HBCinc under StartupsFrom http://www.squidoo.com 4766 days ago
One of the hottest new businesses to start is a cupcake bakery. These days, people are more willing to spend money on mini indulgences like cupcakes rather than an entire cake or a complete sit-down meal at a restaurant.
Creating an interesting atmosphere and using unique gourmet cupcake recipes Read More
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Six Key Factors in the Right Outsourcing Decision
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4766 days ago
Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. In the USA, “near-shore” is a euphemism for connected coun
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Many Websites Look Like Zombies to Google Search
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4767 days ago
A while back I emphasized how important is to have a company website these days (Publish Your Website Or Customers Won’t Find You). I should have added that a website not optimized for search engines is lost in the heap of a billion dead websites. Unless someone searches for your company by name, i
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Learn From Ebay Top Sellers
Posted by happyseller under StartupsFrom http://bizcovering.com 4767 days ago
Learn from eBay Top Seller for tips to start up one's online selling. Top sellers are living examples whose merits make them competitive in the market. This article shows you what aspects to learn and how to gain experience at low cost.
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