Startups ask me “How much money should I ask for?” The simple answer is the absolute minimum amount you need to make your plan work. Some entrepreneurs try to start with a huge number, hoping they can negotiate and close on a smaller one, while others understate their requirements, in hopes of gett
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8 Tips On How Much Money To Ask For From Investors
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3837 days ago
5 Startup & Investment Considerations Before Starting Your New Business
Posted by bizyolk under StartupsFrom http://markharai.com 3837 days ago
Running a business puts a person in an elite group of individuals who aren’t content with the status quo. Consider these factors to greatly increase your chance of success.
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What Should Be On Your Business’s App?
Posted by bizyolk under StartupsFrom http://bloggerbeat.com 3837 days ago
All businesses should be making the step to expand their web presence and make adaptions that suit the needs of mobile internet users, as this is becoming the most common way individuals are using the web. Companies should be working to develop their existing web page to be smartphone compatible, o
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Interview with Blossom Braemer – Co-Founder of Posh Coworking
Posted by HollyHanna under StartupsFrom http://www.theworkathomewoman.com 3837 days ago
Each coworking space has its own rules, culture, and general vibe. Therefore, when looking for a coworking space, you should consider the space itself in terms of its viability for you and your clients, as well as its aesthetic appeal. Is this a place you can concentrate in, or are there too many d
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An Insatiable Appetite for Artisanal Foods
Posted by Rieva Lesonsky under StartupsFrom http://www.smallbizdaily.com 3838 days ago
America’s (actually, the world’s) fascination with artisanal foods is certainly not new. I remember years ago meeting someone who was giving up her career to move to Vermont to create an artisanal cheese business. What is new is how wholeheartedly consumers have embraced the concept. According to a
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What Parenting Teaches Us About Running a Business
Posted by smpayton under StartupsFrom http://www.futuresimple.com 3838 days ago
Raising children teaches us some interesting lessons about entrepreneurship. Here we look at several lessons that parents and entrepreneurs can both relate to.
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7 Myths About Ethics Which Will Hurt Your Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3838 days ago
New entrepreneurs tend to focus only on getting the product right, and assume that the right culture and ethics will come later simply by hiring good people. In fact, they need an early focus on developing their moral compass, as well as setting the right ethical tone. Building an ethical business
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How To Find An Angel Funding Match For Your Startup
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3839 days ago
Fundraising is brutal. Actually, according to Paul Graham of Y-Combinator fame, “Raising money is the second hardest part of starting a startup. The hardest part is making something people want.” More startups may fail for that reason, but a close second is the difficulty of raising money.
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10 Steps To Maximize Clout In Your Business Today
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3840 days ago
Successful entrepreneurs often start with a “random” idea, but they quickly focus their efforts and follow a “system” to organize their startup and maximize the clout of their activities. Too many entrepreneur “wannabes” never get past the idea stage, or strike out randomly in many directions, hopi
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10 Ways to Break the Ice at a Networking Event
Posted by Nellie Akalp under StartupsFrom http://www.corpnet.com 3842 days ago
Are you a wallflower at networking events? These 10 tips will help you dive in and start making contacts. Great post by Anita Campbell on the CorpNet.com blog.
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