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28 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

In 2011, our family was sitting around the dinner table brainstorming when our teenage daughter Mia had a great idea – starting a company that sells the best possible organic roasted seaweed in delicious flavors. #10- I hired several branding agencies to help us with brainstorms and ideation sessions, but none of them worked out.

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HOW TO: Build an App for Your Small Business

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And when — if ever — do you need to hire your own full- or part-time, in-house dev to work on your website and applications? If you’ve got tips for other business owners or want to share your experiences with hiring developers, please leave us a note in the comments section.

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Recruiting and Retention for Women in STEM

Women Entrepreneurs Can

That’s why it’s so important not to just say you’ll hire women for STEM jobs, but to actively recruit females and give them paths to career development. Indiana Lee is a professional writer who resides in the Pacific Northwest. The lack of women in the field has nothing to do with ability or even desire. About the Author.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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In early 2011 an acquisition by a Fortune 500 company fell apart. based companies initially funded by venture capital between 2006 and 2011, 84% now are closely held and operating independently, 11% were acquired or made initial public offerings of stock and 4% went out of business, according to Dow Jones VentureSource. California.