Posts Tagged ‘Getting Started’
Accelerators: A Recent and Positive Trend
Are you a candidate for an accelerator? You’ll give up some small amount of equity to the accelerator, receive some amount of cash in return during the program, and learn more in a short time than you’d expect from more formal education programs.
Read More Small Business Tips: When to Buy a Food Truck
In 2006, the real estate market in south Florida collapsed. Two brothers who were developers building houses on spec saw their business turn upside down as a result. They did what any Italian true-to-his roots would do; they bought a pizza truck.
Read More Do You Want to Be a Ground-Floor Franchisee?
Should you franchise with an established brand or a newcomer? If you’ve found the perfect franchise business opportunity, you may not care whether it has been around for two years or for a century; if you’re still scouting around, this might be a factor that helps you decide.
Read More Fuse American Culture with Your Own to Succeed
A laid-off MBA turned successful entrepreneur, Reema Khan explains the advantages of American culture for immpreneurs.
Read More From Cyclist to Technology Investor: 4 Lessons from the Frontlines
Long before I was an investor in tech startups, I was a pro cyclist. While these pursuits may seem unrelated, success in both professions depends on strategy, patience, preparation, and the instinct to seize opportunities.
Read More A Founder’s First Key Decision is the Business Name
First things first – your startup needs a name! This may seem a silly and frivolous task, but it may be the most important decision you make. The name of your business has a tremendous impact on how customers and investors view you, and in today’s small world, it’s a world-wide decision.
Read More Starting Up on a Shoestring Budget? The Key is Niche Marketing.
In combining two concepts close to her heart—dressing women well for little money and collaborative consumption—Tracy DiNunzio has built a successful, sustainable and innovative business.
Read More How Much Should You Invest in Marketing?
If you’re wondering what your marketing budget should be, you’re not alone. This is the million-dollar question: How can you be sure you’re spending the right amount of money on the right types of marketing?
Read More What Companies Take Their Environmental Impact Seriously?
CARBON CONTROL™ takes a smart approach to the visibility issue by introducing a brand standard into the market. Like a USDA “ORGANIC” or “Fairtrade” certification, CARBON CONTROL™ distinguishes companies working to reduce carbon emissions by 3% each year.
Read More The First 5: How to Hire Those Critical Early Employees
Similar to the foundation of a house, the founding team of a startup ultimately determines its future and potential for success—it’s the base on which the rest of the business will be built. Without a strong, durable, and well-balanced founding team there for support, a startup could crumble under the pressures of entrepreneurship.
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