YoungUpstarts

MAY 10, 2012

Launching a startup is no small feat; if you’ve got one in the works, surely you know there’s plenty of hard work and a very real possibility of failure ahead of you. But you can stack the odds in your favor by taking advantage of all of the great resources available to startups these days, including a vast library of helpful readings. We’ve compiled this list to share what we believe to be some of the most important books for startups of any kind.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 15, 2012

Many businesses start as an idea in the dorm room – one of the more popular examples is social networking site Facebook , whose inception by founder Mark Zuckerberg was immortalized in the movie The Social Network. Other examples may be more humble, but no less inspiring. Let’s take the example of the founders of Pure Fix Cycles. The four childhood friends in one college dorm room could have been up to plenty of mischief, but instead Zach Schau (24 years-old), Austin Stoffers (23), J

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 2, 2012

Buddhism is an ancient philosophical system that follows the teachings of the Buddha. The system — a meditative, esoteric practice that often functions as a religious system — has an estimated 350 and 500 million practitioners and believers worldwide. Buddhism emphasizes the cultivation of mindfulness and values a spiritually minimalistic worldview, eschewing dependence and worldly attachment.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 22, 2012

So you have a great idea, think you can make it into a business but you’re not sure how to start one. Of course, there are plenty of resources around – books such as this and this , or sites like this , for example. While no amount of resources can fully prepare you for the trials of entrepreneurship, for aspiring entrepreneurs, it’s crucial to lap up every bit of knowledge you can before taking the plunge.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 6, 2012

If you’re like most college students (or most other people, for that matter), chances are good that you spend more time on Facebook than you do on LinkedIn. But if you’re concerned with furthering your career (and you should be), it’s time to switch over to a more professional network. We share 20 great reasons why you need to be spending your time on LinkedIn much more than Facebook, and we hope they motivate you to make a change for the better.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2012

Business ventures build on top of one another like Lego towers — they don’t spring Athena-like from the foreheads of entrepreneurs, no matter what some may claim. Anyone with a strong idea, a lot of luck, and even more hard work can succeed in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. But they need to intently study the victories and mistakes of their predecessors before embarking on any sort of entrepreneurial journey.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 29, 2012

Sharing sensitive information, offering unlimited vacation, and staying closed on the busiest day of the week might sound like a recipe for disaster, but for a few companies, they’re some of the best ideas they’ve ever had. Although counter-intuitive policies certainly look crazy at first glance, with an understanding of their reasoning and how they really work, we discover that can be incredibly useful for those who have implemented them.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 1, 2012

For creative students with great ideas, Kickstarter sure sounds like a dream come true: people on the site are actually willing to give you money to see your creative ideas come to fruition. We’d love to say that using Kickstarter is an instant formula for success, but the truth is that not every project on the site takes off, and to see your project do well, you’re going to have to put in a lot of thought and hard work.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 3, 2012

Shaker Heights, Ohio-based business incubator LaunchHouse is inviting ten technology startup teams from around the world to participate in a 12-week startup accelerator program. If selected, the teams will be required to relocate to Cleveland, Ohio and operate from LaunchHouse ‘s business incubator space for those 12 weeks. They will each receive $25,000 in funding and have the opportunity to be surrounded with experience-based lab sessions, world-class mentors from their specific industry

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 23, 2012

(We’ve looked) at how social media sites can be used as powerful networking tools for new college graduates, sharing our best picks for tips, tools, and more for Facebook , Twitter , and now, LinkedIn. Today, we’re exploring LinkedIn for new grads. We’ve saved the best for last: this site was created with professional networking in mind, and it’s our top pick as the most effective resource when it comes to making meaningful professional connections.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 24, 2012

Inventory tracking and management apps are not new; there are even mobile-based apps that allow you to track inventories from your iPad, for example. But that’s not stopping Denventory ( www.denventory.com ) from trying to make a name for itself in that space: the web-based home inventory system aims to help individuals keep track of possessions at home or in the office.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 8, 2012

Social food journal Burpple officially launched earlier this week: the iOS application – currently available on the App Store for free – is positioned as a way to remember, organize and explore your food moments with friends on the mobile phone. But if Singapore-based Burpple sounds similar to Foodspotting , it does. Both mobile applications lets you share food photos with your online networks, but work somewhat differently.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 10, 2012

If you’ve got big dreams for a small business or creative project, Kickstarter is a valuable resource for raising money through crowdfunding. Set a monetary goal for your project, tell the world what it is you’re trying to do, and cross your fingers as your project opens for donations. While some people have raised much more than they set out to, not everyone can be a Kickstarter success story — and those who don’t meet their full goal don’t get any money.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 3, 2012

Like death, work comes for us all. If you plan to go into business for yourself after getting your college degree, we applaud your pioneering spirit. For the rest of you, somewhere out there is a boss with your name on their payroll. Each one of these bosses will have his own particular things he asks of you that you’ll have to learn after you land the job.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 21, 2012

All businesses begin with a specific idea in mind, and although some stick to exactly what they started with, it’s much more common to find that a business has grown and evolved over time to keep up with changes in supply, demand, and even resource availability. Simply put, smart businesses tend to follow the money, and sometimes that means growing into a business the founders hadn’t ever imagined.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 11, 2012

by John Cerasani, author of “ Paid Training “ With little help from a seemingly stagnant unemployment rate and recent graduates flooding an already meek job market, job seekers are left with little to no hope for securing stable positions. However, the returning trend of “Mom and Pop” businesses has given many job seekers a way to control their own fate, even without having the start-up capital.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 28, 2012

The modern gentleman seems to be an endangered species – gentlemanly virtue, men of character and sacrifice today are few and far between. But vodka brand Ketel One and men’s magazine GQ are on the hunt for just that elusive gentleman with its nationwide competition ‘ A Gentleman’s Call: In Pursuit of an Idea that Matters ‘ ‘ A Gentleman’s Call ‘ is a competition that is on the lookout for genuine and honorable gentlemen to come up with an original

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 16, 2012

For many curious folks, their impassioned yearning to soak up as much of the world’s wonders as possible completely transcends the boundaries of a traditional classroom. Armed with an insatiable lust for knowledge, they set out to acquire it on their own terms, although a few pointers obviously can’t hurt before departure and landing! Not every possible technique will necessarily stick with all self-motivated learners, of course, but the only way to find out is to test them.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 3, 2012

Singapore-based mobile professional social network Beepmo has announced a partnership with upcoming banking conference Next Bank Asia to bring its real-time, location-based professional networking service to the event held 9-10 May, 2012, making it the first event in Asia to incorporate mobile location-based social discovery and business networking.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 13, 2012

There are countless books out in the market gushing about the goodness of social media marketing. There are also those of the ilk that encourage small and medium businesses to get connected with the online social sphere or “risk getting left behind” At first glance, “ Engagement Marketing: How Small Business Wins in a Socially Connected World ” by Gail Goodman seems to fall into both categories.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 8, 2012

Social food journal Burpple officially launched earlier this week: the iOS application – currently available on the App Store for free – is positioned as a way to remember, organize and explore your food moments with friends on the mobile phone. But if Singapore-based Burpple sounds similar to Foodspotting , it does. Both mobile applications lets you share food photos with your online networks, but work somewhat differently.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 14, 2012

If you’re a musician, actor, songwriter or any other kind of creative talent (yes, even comedians), you’re probably painfully aware of getting booked for work (even if you, like, really really good at what you do). This being the case, you may want to check TalentSplash ( www.talentsplash.com ) – it’s a talent network that aims to help you launch and build your professional career.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 30, 2012

My PR minder ushers me into the cavernous hotel suite in one of Singapore’s newest hotels, the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. “Drew is running a bit late,” she apologizes. Drew, or Drew Thomson, the CEO of All The Worlds Entertainment, whom I will be interviewing, is stuck in a prior meeting. So I took the time to explore the massive suite – the 629 square-meter Chairman Suite , with an awesome view of the Singapore skyline, boasts multiple rooms, including a study, large pantry

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 15, 2012

by Abby Evans. Starting your own business doesn’t happen over night. It takes hard work, a leap of faith and a lot of heart. During the beginning stages of your business you will have to wear multiple hats: innovator, marketer, accountant and even custodian. Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur, but if you think you have what it takes, read the traits below and decide how you can utilize them: Resourceful.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 2, 2012

In a ceremony held today, Action Community For Entrepreneurship (ACE) announced its first group of 11 startups to be awarded under its ACE Startups grant scheme first introduced in January this year. The private-public sector entrepreneurship initiative aims to, through this scheme, support first-time entrepreneurs with funding, access to relevant networks and mentors to help grow their ideas into sustainable businesses.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 28, 2012

by James Jones. If you have recently been thinking of starting your own business, you may be wondering if an MBA degree could help you in this endeavor. The answer is a resounding yes. Business ownership requires a wide variety of specialized skills that could take years to obtain in the corporate workplace. Why wait when you could be on your way to obtaining the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful entrepreneur?

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 11, 2012

by Keryl Pesce, author of “ Happy Bitch “ Whether it is a boss who is borderline psycho (OK, hands in the air – who’s had one of those?), a company which doesn’t show its appreciation for your hard work, a co-worker who barely deserves the right to be called a “worker” or the conditions or functions of your work sucking, there are ways you can be happier at work.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 3, 2012

Most people think that you need years of experience or an MBA to start your own company, and this is not necessarily true. If you are comfortable with the idea of learning as you go, then starting your own business can be an exciting way to begin to understand the world of commerce. Sometimes it just takes a little common sense to know how to get your own company going.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 30, 2012

Men and fashion don’t tend to mix as well as women and fashion, but that’s not to say that men aren’t interested in fashion. While online fashion shopping sites that specifically cater to men are few and far between – Gilt Man and Mr Porter are two of the exceptions – things may be set with a new influx of fashion-related online sites targeted at men.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 8, 2012

By Marsha Friedman, CEO of EMSI Public Relations and author of “ Celebritize Yourself ”. Nearly every day, someone asks my advice on the best way to promote their business or themselves. I get the question at speaking engagements, at the office and, yes, sometimes at home. I don’t mind at all, because I’ve always got a good answer: Write a book. “A book?

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 24, 2012

Now now, don’t bother denying it – even you’re not a fan, you must admit to being mesmerized by the incredible synchronized mass dancing, lively music and – somewhat – exaggerated overacting of the film genre known as the Bollywood movie. And if you’re a huge fan and can’t find such invigorating content at movie theaters near you, well, there’s Spuul.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 17, 2012

According to a study conducted by market research company Nielsen , Singapore can expect to see explosive growth for mobile shopping – that is, consumers buying products and services off their mobile phones – rising exponentially from S$328 million last year to a projected S$3.1 billion by 2015 (which is quite in line with US numbers ). So if you’re looking to grow your business, mobile e-commerce may be your answer.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 16, 2012

By Ron Kaufman, author of “ Uplifting Service: The Proven Path to Delighting Your Customers, Colleagues, and Everyone Else You Meet ” The last thing a customer with a complaint wants to hear you say is: “You’re wrong.” What they want to hear is that you understand them, appreciate them, and agree with them on the importance of the value they have cited in their complaint.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 14, 2012

by Candace Hobson. The idea of being your own boss is appealing to most of us. Beyond the obvious financial rewards that come with creating a successful business, there is also that added benefit of accomplishment and freedom that working for someone else rarely provides. You can also have the pleasure of working from home if you choose. However, there are several important steps that you should take before embarking on the path to starting a new business.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 2, 2012

Professional online network LinkedIn today announced the roll-out of its LinkedIn Talent Pipeline , targeted at its thousands of corporate recruiting customers worldwide. First announced in October last year at its Talent Connect conference, Talent Pipeline is a talent management platform that allows recruiters to manage all their talent leads in one place regardless of source, helping them to quickly and more easily recruit talent.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 24, 2012

Singapore, as one of the most wired countries and a smartphone penetration rate at 70-percent, is uniquely positioned to embrace mobile commerce, asserts Elias Ghanem, managing director of PayPal Southeast Asia and India. At an event last week unveiling its Mobile Commerce in a Box solution targeted at small businesses, PayPal also released its “PayPal Insights: Mobile Commerce Innovation” report (conducted by market research company Nielsen ), which explored data and trends on how m

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 22, 2012

SuperHappyDevHouse (SHDH) is back! If you’re not familiar with SuperHappyDevHouse , it’s a social, hacker culture-type event and party that started in Silicon Valley in 2005 and today takes place all around the world for creative and curious people interested in technology to share knowledge, collaborate and generally have a great time creating new products.

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