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How To Avoid Death By Business Plan
Not able to get any entrepreneurial traction? That beautifully written, meticulously mapped-out business plan of yours might be the problem, Dave Llorens, CEO of EverWatt Lights says.
5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Pitching Investors
Most investors have probably been in the game for longer than you’ve been alive, but that’s not to say you can’t impress them. With that said, here are five mistakes you should avoid making when pitching startup ideas to investors.
Four Qualities Of Great Entrepreneurs
There are four qualities that make a great entrepreneur, each one equally significant, says Trevor Blake, author of "Three Simple Steps: A Map to Success in Business and Life"
Top 10 Tips For Female Entrepreneurs
If you are considering taking up the reins and becoming your own boss, here are some tips for female entrepreneurs from Annie Xu, US General Manager of Alibaba.com. (These tips work for men too.)
Why All Business Founders Should Learn Basic Programming
Shen Han Lee says business startup founders are better off if they know a little something about programming.
5 Ways Of Making Extra Money While Getting Your Business Off The Ground
Finding ways to make money as you establish yourself can prove invaluable on the road to success. Joe Levi, founder of Student Money Saver shares 5 simple ways to help you on your way.
Can You Incur The Costs Of Committing To Curious Majors?
Just keep in mind that whichever field you choose, you’ll have a bright future with countless opportunities and possibilities ahead.
How I Knew That I Could Bootstrap My Company
Figuring how if your company can be successfully bootstrapped involves a combination of being in the right place at the right time, solving a problem for a significant amount of people, and by having a company culture of learning by doing and taking small yet constant steps forward, says Aytekin Tank, founder & CEO of JotForm.
Interview: Margaret Curlew, “Mompreneur” And Real Estate Investor, Toronto, Ontario
Margaret Curlew, Ph.D., is a specialist in income generation and wealth-building. She mentors individuals in their pursuit of financial independence. Her new book is "Mom To Millionaire: Finding the Path to Financial Peace". She shares her insights on achieving financial success.
6 Important Steps To Consider When Starting A Business
Starting a business can be an exciting prospect. For many people, it might be their lifelong dream. Here are six important steps you will need to consider when starting a business.
Global Impact: Social Entrepreneurship Companies
Social enterprises solve a social challenge by using the power of the market. This mission should be considered when developing a business plan, planning to raise capital and implementing a strategy. Social entrepreneurs need to know what is at the heart of what they are trying to achieve.
Why Your Startup Hasn’t Gotten Funded
If you’re spending your time pitching investors, you’re more than likely wasting energy that could be spent moving your startup forward, says Clarence Wooten, founder of VentureFund.io and Progress.ly.
Different Ways To Save Money When You Set Up Your Startup Office
Setting up an office for your startup? Consider these few factors.
Is It The Right Time To Be An Entrepreneur?
Stacey Thompson says those who want to start their own thing should ask themselves some questions before making the leap into entrepreneurship,
How To Start A Consulting Business
Navigating the transition between a salaried employee and running your own consulting business can be tricky. Katie Lundin of crowdspring shares some tips to help you take the leap.
How To Negotiate Your Salary Even In A Tough Economy
Danielle Herman, consultant at The GAP Partnership shares some tips to help you successfully persuade a potential employer into offering a higher salary.
Outside The Box Investors: 7 Ways To Fund Your Business
Startup businesses need to commit to finding the right investors who share their goals and values. Jenny Kassan, author of "Raise Capital on Your Own Terms: How to Fund Your Business without Selling Your Soul" shares 7 time-tested ways to find investors that are right for you.
Envisioning Your Future As An Entrepreneur
Looking to start a future as an entrepreneur? Know that building a business leaves little time for whatever everyone else gets to do.
4 Best Websites To Apply For Accelerators And Incubators
Melvin Wong, founder of Kodorra shares four of the best websites to apply for startup acceleration and incubation programs globally.
Where Should I Locate My Fashion Pushcart Business?
"I am keen in starting a business in fashion clothes which caters to young teens and adults. However, I would like to rent a...
An Entrepreneur’s Journey Towards World Domination Begins With Achieving Key Milestones
I love it when entrepreneurs start a pitch with a "Big Vision" and end it with their how their idea will achieve “World Domination.” However, equally important is the ability for entrepreneurs to break down that path to world domination into realistic milestones that line up with funding rounds, says John Vrionis of Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Raising Money In 2021
Raising money this year for entrepreneurial startups will be a lengthy and serious process. Here are 3 things to consider when looking for investment in 2021.
3 Ways Structure Can Take Your Tech Startup To New Heights
by Gadiel Morantes, chief revenue officer at Early Growth Financial Services
A Jenga tower is a precariously built one. Just as likely to crumble from the pulling of...
5 Ways Young Entrepreneurs Can Increase Business Efficiency
Most newbie entrepreneurs think that productivity and efficiency are the same. They are not, actually. Being productive allows employees to get more things done in a specified time period. Being efficient means employees can perform a given task in less time.
[Infographic] How To Start A Startup In College
Here's an infographic from the folks at Degreelibrary.org that outlines the reasons why college founders have an edge, and also the various steps - in the form of a flowchart - enterprising young students can take when looking to found a startup in school.
Easy Options For Building Your Business From The Ground Up
There are ways you can reduce the difficulties of starting a new company. Here are some of them.
3 Things Every Entrepreneur Must Do Before Starting An LLC
There are plenty of things you can and should do before starting your Limited Liability Company (LLC) - Dustin Ray of Incfile recommends three big ones to keep in mind.
Key Ways You Can Easily Strengthen Your Business
Where are the key places that you should think about if you have some extra cash to invest in your company? We think there are a few key areas that you should be considering when strengthening your business.
Where Are The Potential Business Investors — And What Do They Want?
Though you’ve likely heard of other businesses who’ve grown with the help of private investors, the trick is often identifying who are these people are — and what they consider worthy of their capital investment. Kristen Gramigna, Chief Marketing Officer for BluePay, shares some thoughts.
Five Questions You Need To Ask When Scaling Your Business
Scaling your business? Tristan Wright highlights five questions a small business owner needs to ask as part of the scaling planning process.