As an entrepreneur, you know the world changes constantly, and you know the value of being able to adapt quickly. But changes to your startup need to be done for cause, well thought out, and communicated effectively to all impacted parties. Don’t lose your focus, or allow your operation to descend
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Changes are Inevitable, But Don’t Lose Your Focus
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4978 days ago
How Kris Peterson Created A Successful Daily Deals Company From His Kitchen Counter
Posted by timjahn under StartupsFrom http://www.beyondthepedway.com 4979 days ago
Kris Peterson was simultaneously training for the Chicago marathon and buying tons of Groupons. He couldn’t use all the Groupons he was buying and ended up losing the money he spent on them. He thought there had to be a secondary market to sell his unused deals. But there wasn’t. So Kris created on
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No One Wins In Business Plan Competitions
Posted by gimmesome under StartupsFrom http://steveblank.com 4979 days ago
This is a great Steve Blank article explaining why the traditional business plan is totally inappropriate for startup ventures and what to do about it. Before you create one more pitch deck or pro forma for your startup, read this first.
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Top 9 Reasons Bootstrapping Beats Raising Capital
Posted by gimmesome under StartupsFrom http://planonfire.blogspot.com 4979 days ago
This is a fun list that describes a number of ways that bootstrapping an opportunity is better than trying to raise seed capital. It's sure to make for a spirited debate among BizSugar readers!
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Free Educational Videos: Learn About Finance and More From Khan Academy
Posted by MMarquit under StartupsFrom http://www.moolanomy.com 4979 days ago
Khan Academy breaks down concepts like business, finance, banking and investing in ways that anyone can understand. A helpful resource for anyone looking to start a business. Plus, you can learn about physics, too.
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How to Take Your Startup Elevator Pitch to the Top
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4979 days ago
An "elevator pitch" is a concise, well-practiced description of your startup and your plan, delivered with conviction and enthusiasm, that your mother should be able to understand in the time it would take to ride up an elevator. Everybody knows about these, but few people seem to deliver a good on
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Are Gen Y Entrepreneurs Really That Different?
Posted by therisetothetop under StartupsFrom http://blog.therisetothetop.com 4980 days ago
Interview with Donna Fenn, Author of Upstarts, on Gen Y entrepreneurs, including findings from over 150 interviews.
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Have You Considered an S-Corporation?
Posted by MMarquit under StartupsFrom http://www.moneyedup.com 4980 days ago
If you are starting a business, it is important to decide how you want to organize your business so that its structure offers you the best possible outcomes when it comes to your money. Have You Considered an S-Corporation?
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Startups Wait For the ‘Super Angels’ to Descend
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4980 days ago
It is no secret that the world of venture capital (VCs) has been turned upside down by the recession, and the many other changes in the marketplace. I see now emerging a new wave of investors, popularly known as “super angels,” micro-VCs, or “super-seed” investors. Every early-stage startup should
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The Entrepreneurial Attribute No One talks about but Every One needs
Posted by CFOWISE under StartupsFrom http://www.cfowise.com 4981 days ago
Entrepreneurial resilience is an essential trait to start and grow a business. Do you have it? Learn more here.
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