The 3 Stages of Successful Fundraising
Fundraising: Love it or hate it, unless you are independently wealthy, it’s key to the success of your new startup. When done right, it can lead to lucrative partnerships with angel investors and venture capitalists. Luckily, in my experience, the process of fundraising is always similar. The following steps were most crucial in raising each of my initial angel rounds.
Read More The “Drop Dead” Question for a Customer Survey
Sean Ellis, the marketing guru behind DropBox and other successes, advises clients that, “The most important question on a survey is, ‘How would you feel if you could no longer use this product?'”
Read More How Small Business Financing Can Help Your Food Truck
The food truck explosion in the U.S. is one of the most fascinating business stories in recent memory. Over the years, Americans have been accustomed to fast food and fast casual dining, and while these obviously continue to dominate the restaurant industry, food trucks are beginning to creep into our everyday lives.
Read More How Small Businesses Can Save Green While Going Green
Greening your business is a smart move but it also can be an expensive one. Here are six ways businesses at every size can minimize their environmental impact while boosting the bottom line.
Read More The Secret Weapon of the Most Inventive Minds
I’ve noticed something about the most successful and innovative entrepreneurs and business people; they see frustration as opportunity—a chance to do something better, cheaper or faster.
Read More Why Tax Breaks Could Be the Key to Startup Success
Caps often limit how much entrepreneurs can deduct in a year, and every dollar counts in the startup space. If the following tax-break options were available, many more startups could survive the competitive entrepreneurial landscape.
Read More Does the Franchisor’s Web Presence Help You or Hurt You?
When you’re choosing the best franchises for your review, you’ll do plenty of research, including online research about the franchise. When you look at the franchisor’s website, though, you may need to look at it from two different points of view.
Read More 5 Qualities That Power Up a Weak Brand Voice
Too many startups treat their brand voice like the redheaded stepchild of brand-defining efforts. If you have great qualities on your side, such as a pristine website and ubiquitous social media involvement, sometimes it’s difficult to even notice or care that your voice isn’t fully defined and confident.
Read More How to Do Online Marketing for eCommerce
If you own an eCommerce business, you will need to devote a large portion of your online marketing budget to promoting your site. With eCommerce businesses, the goal is to convert potential customers to paying customers. Here are a few tips to help you with doing online marketing for your eCommerce business.
Read More 10 Simple Tips for Successful Informal Networking
There are plenty of formal networking tips worth sharing, but for now I would like to share with you my top tips for informal networking. I am a firm believer in the philosophy of ALWAYS being on the lookout and ready to meet new people.
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