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<title>BizSugar / Published News / Startups</title>
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<description>Your Source for Social News and Networking  votes</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 08:31:03 CDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[4 Tools from Startups to Help You Grow Your Business ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/4-tools-from-startups-to-help-you-grow-your-business-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/4-tools-from-startups-to-help-you-grow-your-business-/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 08:31:03 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sophia2</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/4-tools-from-startups-to-help-you-grow-your-business-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When you look to grow your business you need tools to help you manage as much as possible so you can focus on what you do best. Like stars, startups often come to us with a bright and promising vision and then, in spectacular fashion, explode or fizzle out and die. But there is always that one star<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Rules for Savvy Customer Service Required Today]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/7-rules-for-savvy-customer-service-required-today/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/7-rules-for-savvy-customer-service-required-today/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 05:32:18 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>martinzwilling</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/7-rules-for-savvy-customer-service-required-today/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Customer service has always been reactionary, meaning someone has to wake up and answer website email requests. That's just not savvy enough to hold today's fickle, less loyal, and ready to jump customer. Great startups are getting ahead of the game with &quot;anticipatory customer service,&quot; like provid<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[9 Reasons Every Startup Should Blog ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/9-reasons-every-startup-should-blog-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/9-reasons-every-startup-should-blog-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 21:25:53 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Cahoots</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/9-reasons-every-startup-should-blog-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Many entrepreneurs are so involved with product development that they neglect important online engagement tools such as blogs.  Not only do blogs help with SEO and visibility, they can also provide invaluable feedback and validation that helps steer your startup in the right direction.  <br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Three Best Home-Based Businesses for Mompreneurs ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/the-three-best-home-based-businesses-for-mompreneurs-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/the-three-best-home-based-businesses-for-mompreneurs-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 20:02:58 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>HollyHanna</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/the-three-best-home-based-businesses-for-mompreneurs-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you aren't sure what kind of company you'd be able to run from the comfort of your home, here are my three home-based business suggestions for the one-part mom, one-part business woman:<br/><br/>28 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reasons Your Startup May Never Become A Thriving Business ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/reasons-your-startup-may-never-become-a-thriving-business-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/reasons-your-startup-may-never-become-a-thriving-business-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:49:53 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bigmoneyweb</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/reasons-your-startup-may-never-become-a-thriving-business-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The dream of every new business is to grow and outlive harsh business conditions like the global meltdown. The question is how many businesses thrive in the long run?Have you ever wondered what happened to some small businesses that folded up even months upon starting? Was it fate or were there<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Have You Thought of Turning Your Hobby Into a Successful Business? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/have-you-thought-of-turning-your-hobby-into-a-successful-business-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/have-you-thought-of-turning-your-hobby-into-a-successful-business-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:05:09 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/have-you-thought-of-turning-your-hobby-into-a-successful-business-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The idea of turning your hobby into a business can seem a little far-fetched at first, but actually many take the plunge and become self-employed.<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Entrepreneur Risks Worth Taking in Every Startup]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/10-entrepreneur-risks-worth-taking-in-every-startup/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/10-entrepreneur-risks-worth-taking-in-every-startup/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 04:11:08 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>martinzwilling</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/10-entrepreneur-risks-worth-taking-in-every-startup/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Being a risk taker in business is not the same as being reckless. Nevertheless, the word &quot;risk&quot; has a negative connotation to most of us, implying danger and possible loss. For true entrepreneurs, risk is viewed as a positive, with its implied challenge to overcome the unknown and hitting the big r<br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Is a Patent Worth the Investment?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/is-a-patent-worth-the-investment/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/is-a-patent-worth-the-investment/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 10:52:26 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/is-a-patent-worth-the-investment/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Is a patent worth the investment? Before you engage in the time-consuming and expensive process of getting a patent, stop and think about whether or not a patent will really help your business.<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5-Step Process to Buy a Franchise Business ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/5-step-process-to-buy-a-franchise-business-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/5-step-process-to-buy-a-franchise-business-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 07:11:54 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>AngelBiz</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/5-step-process-to-buy-a-franchise-business-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Buying a franchise business is a life changing decision. The 5-step approach described here will ensure you are not lost in the process and make the right decision.<br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Runtime Error]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/runtime-error/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/runtime-error/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 04:13:04 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bloggerpalooza</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/runtime-error/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ask an entrepreneur what they see as the best thing about running their own business and you are likely to get similar answers: freedom, autonomy, proving your ideas are better than someone else's - normally the people you used to work for.I'd agree with all that. As a business owner I am entir<br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Featured Soloist Krista Stryker: “I Nearly Tear Up From Happiness” ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/featured-soloist-krista-stryker-%E2%80%9Ci-nearly-tear-up-from-happiness%E2%80%9D-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/featured-soloist-krista-stryker-%E2%80%9Ci-nearly-tear-up-from-happiness%E2%80%9D-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 22:26:00 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Larry J Keltto</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/featured-soloist-krista-stryker-%E2%80%9Ci-nearly-tear-up-from-happiness%E2%80%9D-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Why did Krista Stryker launch her own fitness business. &quot;I'm independent, stubborn, and resourceful-and have never, ever wanted to work for anyone else.&quot;<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Key Techniques From Startup Leaders Who Get-It-Done]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/key-techniques-from-startup-leaders-who-get-it-done/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/key-techniques-from-startup-leaders-who-get-it-done/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 01:08:30 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>martinzwilling</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/key-techniques-from-startup-leaders-who-get-it-done/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The universal challenge of every startup founder is to get everything done that needs to get done, and still have a life. Even outside of business, everyone wants to accomplish more, while working less. I've been a student of these techniques for some time, but some time ago I saw a great summary t<br/><br/>31 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Sustainable Business Requires Time and Practice]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/a-sustainable-business-requires-time-and-practice/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/a-sustainable-business-requires-time-and-practice/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 09:25:04 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>martinzwilling</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/a-sustainable-business-requires-time-and-practice/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs seem more quickly frustrated these days when their &quot;million-dollar idea&quot; doesn't turn into a sustainable business overnight. They don't realize that it takes many skills to build a business under the best of circumstances, and today's world of instant gratification doesn't leave room <br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Staying 'Ahead Of The Curve'... And In Step With Your Growth Plan]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/staying-ahead-of-the-curve--and-in-step-with-your-growth-plan/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/staying-ahead-of-the-curve--and-in-step-with-your-growth-plan/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 01:45:19 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>olwendawe</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/staying-ahead-of-the-curve--and-in-step-with-your-growth-plan/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[… sometimes it's risky business… other times it's the best thing you never did… and often, it's absolutely what you should do. Especially if it makes you feel a little nervous…<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How I Use “Getting Things Done” to Drive Business Growth]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/how-i-use-%E2%80%9Cgetting-things-done%E2%80%9D-to-drive-business-growth/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/how-i-use-%E2%80%9Cgetting-things-done%E2%80%9D-to-drive-business-growth/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 14:30:41 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>mywifequitherjob</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/how-i-use-%E2%80%9Cgetting-things-done%E2%80%9D-to-drive-business-growth/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For most of us, we have far more ideas than time. Today's great idea may not be ready to act upon at the moment it comes to you, which is why you need a trusted system in which you can collect and store ideas.<br/><br/>44 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[If Your Are Not an Entrepreneur Yet, Why You Should Be One ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/if-your-are-not-an-entrepreneur-yet-why-you-should-be-one-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/if-your-are-not-an-entrepreneur-yet-why-you-should-be-one-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 23:13:58 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>mikemartel</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/if-your-are-not-an-entrepreneur-yet-why-you-should-be-one-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you are not an entrepreneur, you really should consider it.  Being an entrepreneur will grow you, stretch you and make you better for the effort.<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Your Startup Moving Fast Enough to Stay Ahead?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/is-your-startup-moving-fast-enough-to-stay-ahead/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/is-your-startup-moving-fast-enough-to-stay-ahead/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 21:32:40 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>martinzwilling</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/is-your-startup-moving-fast-enough-to-stay-ahead/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In today's business startup environment, if you don't move fast, you get run over. Without a sense of urgency, people and businesses just can't move fast enough. Speed is the driver because customers have a zero tolerance for waiting, and there are always competitors gaining on you.<br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are These 5 Roadblocks Holding Up Your Business?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/are-these-5-roadblocks-holding-up-your-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/are-these-5-roadblocks-holding-up-your-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 07:35:28 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>danielzeevi</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/are-these-5-roadblocks-holding-up-your-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Want to start a business? You'd be joining millions of people in their quest to be their own boss. For many entrepreneurs, it's the American dream to ditch their 9-5 and have the freedom to do what they love whenever they want.<br/><br/>30 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[8 Ways to Test an Idea Without Spending Money ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/8-ways-to-test-an-idea-without-spending-money-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/8-ways-to-test-an-idea-without-spending-money-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 21:25:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Cahoots</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/8-ways-to-test-an-idea-without-spending-money-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Test before you invest. An article outlining different methods for testing an idea before spending cash on developing it.  Think big, start lean.<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Top Cities for Female Entrepreneurs [INFOGRAPHIC] ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/the-top-cities-for-female-entrepreneurs-infographic-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/the-top-cities-for-female-entrepreneurs-infographic-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 16:25:15 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ryandonegan</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/the-top-cities-for-female-entrepreneurs-infographic-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The number of female entrepreneurs is on the rise and (thanks in part to Lean In) so is their optimism about growth opportunities for their business. Where are the best cities in America for female small business owners to thrive, and what are the best ways to get to the top?<br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Ensure Longevity for Your Business [INFOGRAPHIC] ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/how-to-ensure-longevity-for-your-business-infographic-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/how-to-ensure-longevity-for-your-business-infographic-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 10:11:33 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ryandonegan</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/how-to-ensure-longevity-for-your-business-infographic-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Fifty percent of American small businesses close up shop within their first year. But in 2011, more establishments opened than closed. All of these factors and more create a competitive environment where longevity is the name of the game and a key to success. So what can you do to ensure your doors<br/><br/>20 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Startup Habits Investors Read as Staying Power]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/7-startup-habits-investors-read-as-staying-power/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/7-startup-habits-investors-read-as-staying-power/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 10:46:13 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>martinzwilling</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/7-startup-habits-investors-read-as-staying-power/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I'm always looking for evidence of early startup characteristics that might be predictors of long-term success. Every investor has his own list, usually based on his own very small sample, or simply his gut feeling. Of course, we would all like to have a magic list based on more definitive tracking<br/><br/>26 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Small Business Loans Are a Capital Problem [INFOGRAPHIC] ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/small-business-loans-are-a-capital-problem-infographic-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/small-business-loans-are-a-capital-problem-infographic-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 22:11:33 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ryandonegan</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/small-business-loans-are-a-capital-problem-infographic-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Securing enough capital to start a business or maintain one is often one of the most daunting tasks an entrepreneur has to face. In the graphic below, we break down the National Small Business Association's survey on who the lenders are and what that access to cash can mean for a small business.<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What is Your Entrepreneurial Leadership Potential?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/what-is-your-entrepreneurial-leadership-potential/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/what-is-your-entrepreneurial-leadership-potential/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:32:54 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>martinzwilling</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/what-is-your-entrepreneurial-leadership-potential/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs inherently understand that they have to be the initial leader of their startup, but often they don't have the experience or the training to know where their leadership competencies lie, or how to build a leadership team. For new entrepreneurs, leadership development efforts may be mor<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Inspiring Home Business Ideas for Stay-at-Home Moms (or Dads) ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/7-inspiring-home-business-ideas-for-stay-at-home-moms-or-dads-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/7-inspiring-home-business-ideas-for-stay-at-home-moms-or-dads-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 09:55:49 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SBA.gov</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/7-inspiring-home-business-ideas-for-stay-at-home-moms-or-dads-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Are you a stay-at-home mom (or dad)? Hoping to kick start an entrepreneurial dream or simply looking to bring in some extra income? Starting a home-based business is a great way to do this. But what types of businesses can grow and thrive in the home environment? Here are some business ideas and co<br/><br/>20 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[3 Reasons That Make a Strategic Business Plan Essential]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/3-reasons-that-make-a-strategic-business-plan-essential/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/3-reasons-that-make-a-strategic-business-plan-essential/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 07:25:31 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Richardwhite</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/3-reasons-that-make-a-strategic-business-plan-essential/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Do you need a strategic business plan to begin a new venture? The answer depends on how you define a business plan. Every business must have a plan to begin with; but this does not mean that it has to be in a written format. Even a mental construction of a plan can serve as the foundation for your <br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Most Lucrative Cities for Female Entrepreneurs [INFOGRAPHIC]]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/10-most-lucrative-cities-for-female-entrepreneurs-infographic/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/10-most-lucrative-cities-for-female-entrepreneurs-infographic/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 16:01:49 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>danielzeevi</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/10-most-lucrative-cities-for-female-entrepreneurs-infographic/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Women business owners face enough challenges managing their companies without having to worry about location. But the fact is not all cities are equally hospitable to women-owned businesses. As a woman entrepreneur, what locations should you consider to ensure the success of your business?<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Interview with Small Business Guru, and Avid Blogger: Anita Campbell ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/interview-with-small-business-guru-and-avid-blogger-anita-campbell-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/interview-with-small-business-guru-and-avid-blogger-anita-campbell-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 12:19:34 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>stillwagon428</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/interview-with-small-business-guru-and-avid-blogger-anita-campbell-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[BizSugar CEO, Anita Campbell, shares some of her hard-earned lessons and insights for growing an online publishing business and building a startup.<br/><br/>31 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Lean Start-Up: 3 Important Lessons Learned  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/the-lean-start-up-3-important-lessons-learned-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/the-lean-start-up-3-important-lessons-learned-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 10:49:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>BLASTlavon</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/the-lean-start-up-3-important-lessons-learned-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Thinking about starting a business? Cristian Rennella, the co-founder of elMejorTrato.com, shares three lessons he learned from starting a business. <br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[As Shakespeare Put It: 8 Common Business-Naming Mistakes]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/as-shakespeare-put-it-8-common-business-naming-mistakes/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/as-shakespeare-put-it-8-common-business-naming-mistakes/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 04:53:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sophia2</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/as-shakespeare-put-it-8-common-business-naming-mistakes/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What's in a name?  A lot, actually.  When you're deciding on the word that'll stick into any potential customer's head when they first hear about<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Tips From Entrepreneurs Who Made Their Own Luck]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/10-tips-from-entrepreneurs-who-made-their-own-luck/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/10-tips-from-entrepreneurs-who-made-their-own-luck/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 09:56:37 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>martinzwilling</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/10-tips-from-entrepreneurs-who-made-their-own-luck/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Did you ever wonder why some entrepreneurs always seem to have all the luck and success, while others never seem to catch a break? As an Angel investor, I quickly learned that luck has very little to do with it, and I now look for some personal characteristics and leadership styles that separate th<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Steve Jobs Advice No One Understands ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/the-steve-jobs-advice-no-one-understands-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/the-steve-jobs-advice-no-one-understands-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 03:31:36 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sian Phillips</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/the-steve-jobs-advice-no-one-understands-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[By Megan TotkaA group of hopeful entrepreneurs were grilling Steve Jobs and Bill Gates about how they achieved their success. When one young man took the microphone and directly asked Jobs for his one piece of advice, Apple's CEO included this gem:&quot;Any rational person would give up.&quot;<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Post-Recession Initiatives for Every Good Startup]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/5-post-recession-initiatives-for-every-good-startup/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/5-post-recession-initiatives-for-every-good-startup/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 23:19:56 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>martinzwilling</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/5-post-recession-initiatives-for-every-good-startup/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Every dark cloud has a silver lining. Driven by the recent recession, smart entrepreneurs of all ages are jumping into the fray with new ideas, new recovery strategies, and discarding outmoded business models. I see it most in the newest generation of entrepreneurs (Gen-Y), who were shocked out of <br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[4 'Running Lean' Tips To Avoid Startup Product Failure]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/4-running-lean-tips-to-avoid-startup-product-failure/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/4-running-lean-tips-to-avoid-startup-product-failure/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 15:47:37 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sian Phillips</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/4-running-lean-tips-to-avoid-startup-product-failure/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[By Donncha HughesA new business is easier to start in modern times relative to ten or twenty years ago. Startups are becoming an engine for economic growth across the world. But there is a problem. Startups firstly consume a lot of resources - time and money. And most startups (products) fail.<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Can You Project Total Integrity as an Entrepreneur?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/can-you-project-total-integrity-as-an-entrepreneur/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/can-you-project-total-integrity-as-an-entrepreneur/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 22:05:39 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>martinzwilling</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/can-you-project-total-integrity-as-an-entrepreneur/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As an entrepreneur, your personal integrity is critical for getting and keeping the support of investors and team members, and your company's integrity is critical for getting and keeping customers and vendors. But in a practical sense, what does that really mean?<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Don’t Be Afraid to Take the Brass Ring! ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/don%E2%80%99t-be-afraid-to-take-the-brass-ring-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/don%E2%80%99t-be-afraid-to-take-the-brass-ring-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 10:48:20 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>HollyHanna</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/don%E2%80%99t-be-afraid-to-take-the-brass-ring-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever had a desire or dreamed of achieving something that would be life-changing? It might be that you have always wanted to move to a different city or state; perhaps you have desired to own your own business; or it might be that you are ready to graduate and begin your professional career<br/><br/>26 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Advantages of Being a Small Business ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/10-advantages-of-being-a-small-business-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/10-advantages-of-being-a-small-business-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 10:41:02 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Cahoots</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/10-advantages-of-being-a-small-business-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Start ups often have the ambition of becoming big mega companies, but forget to cherish the benefits of being small. Small businesses have some major advantages that enterprises envy, such as less bureaucracy, more direct face-to-face interactions, and greater independence. This article outlines 10<br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Small Business Ideas: Creating an E-Commerce Store  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/small-business-ideas-creating-an-e-commerce-store-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/small-business-ideas-creating-an-e-commerce-store-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 10:19:21 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/small-business-ideas-creating-an-e-commerce-store-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you're interested in starting a business online or bringing your offline product to the Internet, these five things can help get you started.<br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saving Money On Your Business Start-Up]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/saving-money-on-your-business-start-up/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/saving-money-on-your-business-start-up/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 09:14:42 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Pakiisp</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/saving-money-on-your-business-start-up/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Starting a business comes with costs. Sometimes it comes with a lot of cost. From getting your business licenses to creating inventory to shipping, each step of<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Keys to Finding the Right Startup Mentor for You]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/7-keys-to-finding-the-right-startup-mentor-for-you/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/7-keys-to-finding-the-right-startup-mentor-for-you/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 02:00:54 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>martinzwilling</dc:creator>
<category>Startups</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Startups/7-keys-to-finding-the-right-startup-mentor-for-you/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I'm a big fan of mentoring in business, and have been at different times on both the contributing and receiving end of the process. These days, I seem to often hear from entrepreneurs who are struggling to find a mentor, or complaining about their lack of effectiveness. Like any other relationship,<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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