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3 Benefits to Bootstrapping Your Company
Recently, the St. Louis Business Journal described 2013 as the year “St. Louis tech took the money and ran,” profiling just how much money our city’s tech startups raised last year. The number is pretty impressive: $56M+ from just our top five startups.
The Rule of Thirds
It is rare when one person starts a company, supplies all the funding, and shares no management tasks or equity with others, and still grows the company to any significant size, worthy of a multi-million dollar opportunity to cash out at exit.
Succeeding as a Franchise Owner
Succeeding is what it is all about. Suddenly, you will realize that you have been making all the right choices. That single unit franchise you bought is producing cash flow.
How Good Are Your First Brand Impressions?
Most are familiar with the cliché: “You only have one chance to make a good first impression.” It doesn’t just apply to people—it’s true for businesses and nonprofit organizations, too.
Fun, Flexible Franchising Options
As school comes to a close, working parents plan childcare and activities for their kids to keep the “I’m bored blues” at bay. For lots of kids, summertime fun is filled with playdates, camps, activities and the beach. For working parents, keeping kids active and out of trouble can be challenging.
The Small Stuff Worth Sweating
Many are familiar with the term, First-World Problems. However, there is also a time to absolutely sweat the small stuff…because doing so can make a significant difference in your results.
Reality Check on Crowdfunding
I’m seeing more and more marketing showing up about so-called crowd funding these days. Sorry, but no. Not yet. Reports of crowdfunding in the U.S. are, as of today, just wishful thinking.
Franchisee Troubles
No one goes into a business deal expecting troubles, but troubles can come up. Make sure you fully understand the situation before you sign the contract.
3 Important Lessons for This Generation of Entrepreneurs
Growing up, most of us still believe in the American Dream—that by getting a college education and building up our resumes with internships and relevant professional skills, we’ll be able to graduate and walk into a high-paying (or at least stable) career.
How to Know if a Shared Workspace is Right for You
It shouldn’t come as a big surprise to anyone then that co-working spaces have grown in popularity over the past ten years. Back then co-working spaces were seen as a trend that could only exist in west coast tech bubbles.
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