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Lean Business: Lessons from A-Rod

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Small businesses and startups can often leverage PR to great effect and it is typically one of the most cost-effective ways to generate positive word-of-mouth, build awareness, and grow a nascent brand. There are three simple rules that, if followed, can help a small business or an individual steer clear of stupid mistakes.

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Why The SBIC Doesn’t Work For Venture Capital Anymore

Feld Thoughts

I woke up to an article in Daily Camera today titled Small Business Administration trying to bring SBIC funds to Colorado. Each of the SBIC funds were raised in the 2000 – 2002 time period. The SBIC was instrumental in the creation of the venture capital business.

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Episode 1: Business Loans, Website Tips, and the Apple Watch – The Bcast

Up and Running

Each week we discuss the latest news, resources and advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners. In this week’s episode we discuss: 10 Things the Bank Will Ask When You Need a Business Loan. We’re helping small businesses. Peter: Collateral is a major sticking point for a lot of small businesses.

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Will Work for Equity - Investing in Clients - Arizona Bay

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Small Business Success | Mondays and Thursdays. The Goods: Your Business Toolbox | Thursdays. Todays Small Business News | Daily. Running A Home-Based Business. Naming a Business. Financing a Small Business. Buying a Small Business. RUNNING A BUSINESS. Franchises.

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Cause Marketing on Ice

crowdSPRING Blog

The organization builds awareness through events and outreach – historically their most popular fundraising effort has been their annual Walk to Defeat ALS , which since 2002 has raised almost $200 million in donations. Related posts: 5 great viral marketing campaigns (and what small businesses can learn from them!).

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I founded Wings Air Helicopters in 2002, which started out as a flight school with just one training helicopter and has since grown into a premier helicopter company. I officially parted ways with the Globetrotters in August and Eric PR & Marketing is my path forward. Thanks to Eric Nemeth, Eric PR & Marketing ! #6-

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19 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

When we bought the flooded, abandoned building that we’d restore and open as the *Elkhorn Inn* in 2002, we had basically one day to come up with our company name to meet a WV tourism deadline, and so named it for Elkhorn Creek which runs behind the building. Thanks to Robyn Lanci, Owl PR ! #12-

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