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10 Reasons For Startups To Be Wary Of Outsourcing - http://blog.startupprofessionals.com

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3197 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on July 28, 2015 12:50 pm

These days, it is almost impossible to find a small business where everything is done at the home location, by full-time employees. We are in the age of outsourcing, by any of many popular names, including subcontracting, freelancing, and virtual assistants. These approaches allow your startup to g Read More

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Unexpected Quality Many Successful Tech Investors Have

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From http://smallbiztrends.com 3200 days ago
Made Hot by: BizWise on July 27, 2015 11:07 am

There are several qualities that good tech investors have in common: patience, focus, determination. But there’s another quality that might help determine successful investments: nerdiness.
It’s likely not one you’d immediately think of, but John Lilly insists it’s the truth. A self-proclaimed “al Read More

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What Starting Multiple Businesses Has Taught Me

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From http://blog.corpnet.com 3198 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on July 27, 2015 9:49 am

Starting one business is one thing. Starting multiples is another. Here's what I've learned in starting 2 business filing companies. Read More

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8 Ways That Blogging Will Kickstart Your Startup

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3198 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on July 27, 2015 9:20 am

As the number of sites on the Internet floats around one billion, the challenge with every new startup is to be found and stand out. More important, if someone does find your site, the content better be enticing enough for them to come back. Blogging is one of the best ways to do this and build a b Read More

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Being an Entrepreneur is Stressful. Here's How to Cope.

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From http://www.huffingtonpost.com 3200 days ago
Made Hot by: MasterMinuteman on July 26, 2015 1:22 pm

We contributed to the Huffington Post's story regarding different coping strategies for the stress that comes with being a successful entrepreneur. Read More

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4 Lessons in Innovation and Productivity Learned from the Car Industry

Posted by ronsela under Startups
From https://blog.dapulse.com 3200 days ago
Made Hot by: JoshRed on July 24, 2015 12:25 pm

From Henry Ford’s Model T to Tesla’s Model S and its new Ludicrous Mode — the car industry can teach us a lot about innovation and productivity. Here are 4 such lessons any business can benefit from. Read More

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8 Team Member Types Challenge Every Startup Leader

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3200 days ago
Made Hot by: DigiTechBlog on July 24, 2015 11:29 am

The most valuable assets of a new startup are the people on the team, and the most challenging task of the entrepreneur and team leaders is to spend their leadership time and energy productively. Cash isn’t always the scarcest resource startups have to invest – more often it’s the leadership capita Read More

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8 Keys To Providing Consulting Services To Startups

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3204 days ago
Made Hot by: fundpr on July 22, 2015 2:30 pm

I may be old fashioned, but the term consultant still conjures up an image of a self-proclaimed expert who can make great presentations, generate recommendations and leave you to do the hard work of implementation. This may work for big companies who have specialized staffs, but it doesn’t work for Read More

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Choosing a Brand Name to Fit Your Business

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From http://spinsucks.com 3202 days ago
Made Hot by: SimplySmallBiz on July 22, 2015 1:44 pm

Choosing a brand name is no easy task. Learn what questions you should ask to find the most effective name for your business. Read More

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10 Reasons For Joining The New Startup Wave Now

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3203 days ago
Made Hot by: profmarketing on July 21, 2015 2:15 pm

Since the recession, and at least partially sparked by it, I’m seeing a real resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. I believe the days of the “job work” mentality are thankfully waning, with more people looking to get satisfaction by making the world a bet Read More