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10 Answers That Make Your Startup Plan Investable - http://blog.startupprofessionals.com

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2999 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on February 16, 2016 6:07 am

Entrepreneurs who are looking to attract investors need to develop and pitch a plan -- preferably written -- that answers every potential investor question about your startup before it is asked. You may be quick on your feet with answers, but if investors have to ask any of these questions, you rai Read More

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How to Start a Retail Business

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From https://www.sba.gov 3003 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on February 11, 2016 3:44 pm

Starting a retail business (and joining the more than 24 million people who earn a living this way) can offer many rewards to the right kind of entrepreneur. But how do you go about getting started? Here are some steps that you will need to follow (from a business planning, structure, and legal per Read More

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6 Critical Steps To A Winning Company Culture

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3005 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on February 9, 2016 3:34 pm

Creating the right company culture must be a top priority of every entrepreneur and business leader. Simply speaking, culture-driven businesses put their people first, and people make the business, rather than the other way around. Today’s business mantra must be “Take care of your people and they Read More

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The Surprisingly Interesting Reason Amazon Killed Sears

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From https://www.process.st 3007 days ago
Made Hot by: Webdev1 on February 9, 2016 1:12 pm

Here's the story of how Amazon's delivery process forced Sears to scrap their quaint catalog-based business.
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7 Steps to Master the Art of Persuasion

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3007 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on February 8, 2016 9:33 am

Many entrepreneurs are so passionate about their new startup idea that they can’t believe any intelligent being, investor or customer wouldn’t react just as excitedly after a quick introduction. They don’t realize that they can often kill their credibility -- and future opportunities -- by communic Read More

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9 Ways to Work Less and Make More Money in Your Handmade Business

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From http://smallbiztrends.com 3008 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on February 7, 2016 2:12 pm

In almost any business, the goal is to “work less make more.” And if any type of entrepreneur truly needed to focus on this principal, it’s handmade business owners who make the products they sell. Read More

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How to Launch Your Startup On A $0 Marketing Budget

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From http://nocmo.com 3007 days ago
Made Hot by: iammvd30 on February 6, 2016 12:16 pm

Having no marketing budget or a very limited one does not mean you can’t start planning and establishing the marketing, branding and positioning foundations for your company and product.

Even if your startup is still in stealth mode, there are a few things you can do in preparation for your star Read More

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8 Essential Attributes of a Successful Mindset

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3013 days ago
Made Hot by: Copysugar on February 4, 2016 8:09 pm

It’s easy to declare yourself an entrepreneur, but it’s not so easy to convince investors, your team and customers that you are that special one to fund and follow. If you don’t consistently display the right entrepreneur mindset traits, people won’t follow and business success will likely elude yo Read More

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8 Reasons To Incorporate Your New Company Early

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3011 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggerpalooza on February 3, 2016 9:58 pm

Many entrepreneurs are so focused on finalizing their innovative product or service that they procrastinate on the formalities of forming the requisite new company until later. Unfortunately, waiting until later will dramatically increase the risk of losing ownership of the solution they worked so Read More

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Want to Start a Business, But Don’t Know What to Start?

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From http://articles.bplans.com 3011 days ago
Made Hot by: luvhealthcare on February 3, 2016 9:11 pm

If you're looking for what kind of business to start, while looking at the booming industries year by year can be tempting, it’s also a good idea to look to your strengths. This can be an excellent jumping-off point for coming up with great small business ideas. bit.ly/1NDG8I4
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