crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2011

Lots of great articles and information out there, so I thought it was time for another edition of the Business Press roundup! It is an incredibly dynamic time in the world of startups and small business: the economy continues to freak, but at the same time we are seeing a record number of new businesses formed every month.

Small Business 89

Small Business Startup Technical Review Viral 89

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Despite all the negativity we hear in the press about the sad state of the economy these days, the latest Citibank small business survey shows that the majority of small business owners believe they are poised to grow or are already in growth mode. says Raj Seshadri, Head of Small Business Banking at Citibank.

Small Business 176

Small Business United States Social Network Government 176

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2014

New crowd funding platforms on the Internet, like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo , as well as the Jobs Act of 2012 , are expected by many to ramp up regular people’s ability to fund new opportunities and kill the need for angel groups. billion collected in 2012. I just don’t see it happening any time soon.

Angel Investor 278

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor IRR 278

Up and Running

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Whether you are a new small business about to unveil itself, or a business that has been around for some time, you will often be asked about your business plan. One reason you hopefully had a business plan in place to begin with was forecasting your timeline for planned growth.

Business Plan 76

Business Plan Forecast Software Review Finance 76

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 9, 2012

These small business are each a shining example of the power of free enterprise and the opportunities it can create for America’s doers and dreamers. Chamber of Commerce has announced the seven regional finalists for the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award 2012. – Thomas J. Donohue, U.S.

Small Business 140

Small Business New York Denmark America 140

Board Effect

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

On the chance that you’re not familiar with Giving Tuesday, it’s a global movement that inspires people and businesses to give donations or enact positive change to transform their communities and the greater world. The idea for Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 around the concept of encouraging people to do good deeds.

Government 98

Government Technical Review Software Review Web Development 98

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2014

For small businesses, printing stickers can be a very expensive affair. You really only had three options : to outsource to a professional printer to get the job done, buy and use sticker labels for your existing printer, or buy a small stationery label printing machine to use. Printing and Resolution.

Software Review 241

Software Review Technical Review Green Design 241

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2014

Prospective business owners must make a myriad of choices before even opening up shop. One of the most important is where to locate the business. The United States is not uniform in its friendliness toward small businesses, and some states make operating a business easier than others.

North Carolina 176

North Carolina America Utah Idaho 176

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

As small businesses increasingly look towards mobile applications as a marketing strategy to reach their customers, the question some of them are asking is this: Is it better to go with a native application (i.e. He argues that deploying mobile web applications may be better value for small businesses.

Mobile 145

Mobile Web Agile Application Development 145

Small Business Force

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Whether you’re an early-stage company or have been around for ten years, for entrepreneurs, leading and managing a small business, especially its growth, is never an easy task. ” I was brought in as the CEO to turn around a small publicly-traded technology company. .” I am certain Lego had a plan. Their fault?

Small Business 32

Small Business Leadership Salary Forecast 32

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 2, 2016

The spike in activity is a concern for anyone positioned within the storms’ potential landfall regions, but it’s especially alarming for small businesses whose operations and reputation could be severely damaged in the wake of such a disaster. Back it up. Have a plan and educate!

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Forecast Operations Reputation 100

ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Even though 2012 was a tough year overall for small businesses – the stubbornly slow economy didn’t help – technology improvements continued to offer hope of lowering costs, boosting efficiency, increasing sales and opening new markets. Mobile Dominated Business. Social Media Surged. BYOD Arrived.

Small Business 60

Small Business Technology Cloud Social Media 60

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 11, 2012

In other words, it’s been a typical year in the life of a small business owner, and, suddenly, December is here, and 2013 is right around the corner. With a little focused thought, the last month of 2012 can also be the most valuable one. Sometimes the business world pauses to catch its breath in December.

Small Business 239

Small Business Entrepreneur Leadership Employee 239

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Whether it’s access to a proven business model, the expertise and resources needed to achieve sustainable growth, or simply wanting a team of support, franchising has become an increasingly attractive option for small business owners who are looking to take their businesses to the next level. Brandon Moxam joined U.S.

Small Business Administration 100

Small Business Administration SBA Business Model Small Business 100

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 18, 2013

How big are small businesses in Asia? Did you know, for example, that in Asia small and medium enterprises (SMEs) contribute between 25% to 60% percent to a country’s gross domestic product (GDP), constitute 16% to 69% of its exports, and employ between 52% to 97% of its workforce? Apparently, very very big.

Asia 150

Asia Internet Small Business Indonesia 150

Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2019

To appeal to the digital natives born between 1996 and 2012 , it’s important to hire a marketer who understands the trends and values that are influencing this generation’s spending habits. There’s a lot to be said for youthful energy, but early-stage small businesses and startups can leverage the value of experience as well.

Hiring 77

Hiring Technical Review Small Business Forecast 77

YoungUpstarts

MAY 14, 2013

If you’re a small business achingly stuck with an outdated IT infrastructure that’s hindering your opportunities for growth, you may be in luck. Events & Happenings contest hardware Microsoft small business software' The Get2Modern SME IT Makeover Contest ends on 15 June 2013.

Singapore 145

Singapore Small Business Asia Security 145

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Let’s be honest, when it comes to funding, it’s never as straightforward as business advisors, lenders, backers, and investors might have you think. And, if you’re a small business, it’s unlikely you can afford to pay someone to do all the legal research and nit-picky stuff that the big boys can. Turn to your state.

Cofounder 137

Cofounder Green Small Business Administration Business Plan 137

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Obviously, having the ability to effectively manage a team and handle the day-to-day operations of business is critical, but franchise owners need a particular set of leadership skills to help them grow their business. Many entrepreneurs have great ideas and leadership skills, but have no idea how to operate a business.

Leadership 252

Leadership Business Model Retention Advertising 252

Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2014

It’s finally getting a little easier for small businesses to obtain the funds they need to invest in and grow their operations. Statistics from a variety of sources indicate a gradual loosening of lending to small businesses around the country. percent in December 2012. Have plans? Need funding?

Small Business 84

Small Business SBA Cleveland Early Stage 84

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2015

New crowd funding platforms on the Internet, like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo , as well as the Jobs Act of 2012 , are expected by many to ramp up regular people’s ability to fund new opportunities and kill the need for angel groups. I just don’t see it happening any time soon. Neither does David S.

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor IRR 120

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 22, 2012

The idea is to stay current on what the folks in Washington are doing for small businesses and startups and to briefly analyze some of those priorities and efforts. In either case, rules and regulations can have a real economic impact on small businesses. The Small Business Size Standard Flexibility Act along with H.R.

Small Business 87

Small Business Washington Government .Net 87

Lightspeed Venture Partners

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Although Sharktank has been running reruns on Fridays the last few weeks, the show ran a Sharktank 2012 Holiday special on Tuesday night. Even after paying the two founders $100,000 collectively in salary, the business still made a profit in the $125,000 to $150,000 range. This was a crazy deal for the entrepreneurs to take.

Covenant 162

Covenant Warrant Southern California Los Angeles 162

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

The average monthly operating expenses is $70,335. 30% have been operated by females, 70% have been operated by males. 40% have been operated by “visible minorities”, 60% have been operated by “non-visible minorities”. The average cash balance is $191,164. Growth support.

Revenue 60

Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

Up and Running

OCTOBER 4, 2017

When we established Ready4S back in 2012, the tech startup scene looked completely different than it does today. The 2008 financial crisis was still fresh on our minds and people were more careful when taking each business step. Starting your business with like-minded people turns out to be more important than many believe.

Startup 115

Startup Estonia Poland Silicon Valley 115

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Last year’s healthcare bill, love it or hate it, contained a provision that slipped in under the radar, but that will have a substantial impact on small businesses and startups. The bill contains two important changes to how 1099s have been used historically. Honesty is always less taxing than paperwork. photo: luxomedia.

Small Business 123

Small Business Startup Government Revenue 123

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

In a July 2012 study , two independent research firms surveyed more than 1,000 U.S. There’s much insight in the study for small business owners. Not surprisingly, nearly half of smartphone users said that a poorly working mobile site made them feel like the company didn’t care about their business.

Mobile 106

Mobile Small Business Customer Search 106

David Teten

MAY 9, 2012

Pioneering Program Launched by Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of New York and the National Association of Investment Companies. VCAP© will be operated through NAIC’s subsidiary, The Marathon Foundation, a business development network that supports entrepreneurial growth, access to capital and deal flow.

Venture Capital 154

Venture Capital Programming Accredited Investor New York 154

Hearpreneur

JULY 13, 2022

have taken over traditional computing methods, changing how many industries perform & conduct their day-to-day operations. Companies like Online Optimism, which started in 2012 when Snapchat & Youtube were in their prime, allow non-digital & digital companies alike to enter into the online marketing realm.

Artificial Inteligence 123

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review 123

Up and Running

JULY 3, 2013

Amy Proos is a member of the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs , is on the CEO Roundtable, is a member of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and is involved with the Michigan Small Business Technology and Development Center. In 2012, Proos was recognized by MiBiz as one of 50 Michigan Companies to Watch.

Michigan 65

Michigan Small Business Detroit Ohio 65

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2014

How to Leverage Phone Conversations with Customers written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing Thursday is guest post day here at Duct Tape Marketing and today’s guest is Jeanne Landau – Enjoy! photo credit: mycallfinder.com. It is estimated that U.S.

Conversion 65

Conversion Customer North America Technical Review 65

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

If you’re a small-business owner, chances are you don’t need pirate insurance. For most business owners, there are four non-pirate kinds of insurance that cover most major exposures. But in 2012, 6 million pounds of maple syrup were stolen from its facilities. Three hundred years later, it still is.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Software Developers Software Development Employee 60

Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

The 1st round of five projects – MyUSA (formerly known as MyGov), RFP-EZ, Blue Button, Better Than Cash, and Open Data Initiatives – launched in August 2012 with 18 inaugural Fellows. In particular, small businesses and exporters have a fundamental problem navigating the Federal Government’s myriad resources.

Fractional CTO 158

Fractional CTO Government Technical Review Analytics 158

Hearpreneur

MARCH 15, 2019

In 2011, I began learning about hair restoration and started North Atlanta Hair Restoration in 2012. 8- Appreciate small businesses. I started Rising Star Reviews because I’ve always had a passion for helping small businesses. Now it’s the most satisfying business I’ve ever been associated with.

Entrepreneur 117

Entrepreneur Technical Review Software Review Atlanta 117

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 23, 2017

A smooth, visually appealing experience with your business’s website or mobile app is an important element in creating happy, loyal customers. Big businesses may have an advantage because of their existing brand awareness and their larger marketing budgets, but that doesn’t mean small businesses and startups can’t compete with them.

Design 48

Design Maryland Web Colorado 48

Up and Running

OCTOBER 29, 2014

When disaster strikes in your area and your business is affected, what’s next? For many small businesses, the future can be extremely uncertain. During the process of rebuilding, most small business owners will ask themselves if it’s time to apply for a disaster loan, or if that is a viable option for them.

SBA 83

SBA New York City Technical Review Small Business Administration 83

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

If you’re not ready to pull the trigger and hire a business coach today, we’ve got you covered. We’ve curated a list of 7 exceptional small business coaches sharing some of their best advice. Brad Sugars is one of the top names in business coaching today. Image courtesy of Local Small Business Coach.

Small Business 56

Small Business Guerilla Philadelphia Hiring 56