Let’s be honest, when it comes to funding, it’s never as straightforward as business advisors, lenders, backers, and investors might have you think. And, if you’re a small business, it’s unlikely you can afford to pay someone to do all the legal research and nit-picky stuff that the big boys can...
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How to Get Funded by a Billionaire Investor and Other Stories
Posted by PASjonathan under Raising CapitalFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3726 days ago
Can a Facebook Contest Help You Grow Your Business?
Posted by PASjonathan under Social MediaFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3735 days ago
Running a Facebook contest can be a fun and exciting opportunity for your business, but you need to make sure to set it up properly, keep it relevant to your audience, and to adhere to the contest rules laid out by Facebook...
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MicroAid: Helping Entrepreneurs Rise Out of Poverty
Posted by PASjonathan under FinanceFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3735 days ago
New ideas are cropping up about ways to create sustainable change using education, business planning skills, and technology. We spoke with Richard Beresford and Jalu Wardana, who work at an organization called MicroAid.
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5 Ways You Can Use CTAs to Convert Customers
Posted by PASjonathan under Online MarketingFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3742 days ago
Creating a solid call to action system takes some forethought and a few great tools, but overall it’s not an expensive endeavor to convert visitors into qualified leads and qualified leads into customers. Here is a quick step by step to get you started:
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506(c) Offerings and Crowdfunding: What’s the Difference?
Posted by PASjonathan under Raising CapitalFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3742 days ago
You can think of 506(c) offerings and crowdfunding as cousins. Both aim to make it easier for companies to tap into a diverse network of investors, and both harness the potential of new technologies to raise capital quickly and cheaply. But, there are some crucial differences between the two...
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What Motorcycling Can Teach You About Making Decisions
Posted by PASjonathan under StrategyFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3754 days ago
As of right now, would you say that your business is more proactive, or reactive? If you've been in a "reactive" mode before, what does it take to make the shift over to being proactive? The basics of motorcycle safety have an important application for how to run your business.
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Creating a Positive Work Environment
Posted by PASjonathan under ManagementFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3756 days ago
An employee’s motivation to work is heavily influenced by his or her environment. You want your employees to respect you—not fear you. Creating a positive work environment will yield far better results for your employees and your company.
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Got ‘Founder Fit’? If You Want Venture Capital You Need It
Posted by PASjonathan under StartupsFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3756 days ago
Female-led startups are on the rise, yet this angel investor says gender isn't a focal point. Instead, it's whether or not you're "Founder Fit." This article explains what the term means, and how to make sure your startup is fund-worthy, regardless of the founder's gender.
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How to Find an Overseas Manufacturer: A Primer on Global Sourcing
Posted by PASjonathan under StartupsFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3757 days ago
"You have a great new product that you want to take global. Now, you need to find someone to manufacture that product. Do you know where to find a manufacturer overseas? I do."
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3 Reasons Why Micromanagement is a Macro Hindrance
Posted by PASjonathan under ManagementFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3769 days ago
“I’m just trying to help!”...“I want to ensure our success!”... If these lines sound familiar, you should know that they’re classic micromanagement warning signs. And, unfortunately for the well-intentioned micromanager, the results are rarely positive.
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