crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 26, 2014

The best way for small business owners and startup entrepreneurs to deal with that complexity is through careful planning, detailed documentation, and careful organization. Often these companies will engage an outside tax accountant who specializes in the arcane details of the IRS as well as state departments of revenue or taxation.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Biz and Startup Tips: 5 Ideas to Prepare for an Economic Recovery – [link]. The Power of the Rule of Three in Marketing Your Small Business – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Startup (and Small Business) Tips: Ask Your Customers For Feedback. As Pay-Per-Click Ad Costs Rise, Small Businesses Search for Alternatives - [link].

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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.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Small business sentiment on the economy this year remains skeptical, according to a new survey of 600 small businesses by Alibaba.com , Vendio and Auctiva. 92-percent of those surveyed have 1 to 5 employees, with 82-percent having revenues of %50,000 or under in 2012. Flat economy. Cost-cutting. Taxes (70%).

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Small Business Social Media Government Revenue 177

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Online marketplaces have become de-facto targeted marketing centers for small businesses. After all, the small business economy in the United States has extensive purchasing power. Steve Apfelberg joined TriNet in November 2012 as the Vice President of Marketing. Others online marketplace small business'

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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. But like Lego, we got surprised. Good or bad.

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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. Boasting revenues of up to $1.5

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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.

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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.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 22, 2018

Steve founded his company in 2012 with a goal to help other business owners around the globe. In a few short years, he grew it to a seven-figure business and it has been booming ever since. How did you come up with your business name? When I started in 2012, I decided I would keep that nickname.

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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.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 8, 2012

Many of the loans currently being made are going out to businesses of all sizes, including small businesses that are in a position to boost growth in the economy. Following a boost in holiday retail sales, the service industry has experienced a fast pace of growth in late 2011 and early 2012. million in tax revenue.

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Iowa Technical Review India United States 176

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

There are many issues that keep entrepreneurs and small business owners up at night, but amongst the most pressing must be financial ones. The recently released Small Business Barometer from Western Union Small Business Payments gives us an interesting insight into financial matters faced by small businesses.

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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. Enter grant competitions.

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Agile VC

MAY 26, 2011

LinkedIn’s product had only been live for a couple months, we only had tens of thousands of registered users, and wouldn’t start generating revenue for more than a year after this point. But I can similarly appreciate the enthusaism of the small handful of firms that did express interest in our round. And Why 20%?

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Term Sheet Silicon Valley Technical Review Social Network 178

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?

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

For small businesses, local retailers, and mom and pop shops, a good economy can translate to strong sales and a smile on that local merchants face. Here’s a few facts: Last year over 500,ooo local businesses participated in Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday revenues were estimated at over $5.5

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 15, 2011

In other words, 123ContactForm offers web forms of all kinds that are used by web developers, small businesses, etc., Florin has already built a nice, profitable business with $100,000 a year in revenue. We hope to see many more in 2012. for various purposes, from surveys to lead collection.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 28, 2015

As a small business owner, you have a lot on your plate. You’re managing your business’ value in the marketplace on a daily basis while at the same time striving to maintain superior customer service and employee satisfaction. Effective communication plays a critical role in managing the time of employees at any small business.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 20, 2016

in 2012, its first step was gauging the local market’s wants and needs. In December 2012, the Council of the District of Columbia and the mayor shut down the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission’s efforts to block Uber. Small business success metrics must be defined by more than numbers pulled from the sky.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 11, 2012

In the United States, the number of women-owned businesses (and revenue) have both steadily increased for the past 15 years. Not surprisingly, California, New York, Texas, Florida and Illinois are the top five states with women-owned businesses in 2012 (the top five hasn’t changed in 15 years).

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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. Revenue is driven by children’s parties, which cost $600-$4,000 for a two hour party for 15 kids, which apparently is the market price for kids parties in LA.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

of small businesses say they will hire in the next six months as compared to 38.1% This increased business sentiment spells good news for job seekers in an economy that has seen massive job losses and poor jobs growth in recent times. Access To Capital Key Reason Why Small Businesses Not Able To Hire.

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Up and Running

JULY 23, 2014

Exit strategies related to startup funding are quite often misunderstood: The “exit” in exit strategy is for the money, not the startup founders or small business owners. ” The standard phrase in that context is “5X” for an exit value of five times revenues, or “10X,” or whatever. The traditional exit strategy.

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Exit Strategy Software Review Angel Investor Startup 131

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 14, 2013

But like most small business owners, I have very little time available for reading and what time there is tends to be pretty well consumed by the other parts of my life; you know – family, the couple of friends I still have, household chores and (this week at least) the annual ritual of the (automatic-extension-granted) tax returns.

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Viral Small Business Social Media Technical Review 93

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. And the revenue that will be “lost&# to unreported payments? Honesty is always less taxing than paperwork. photo: luxomedia.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2011

Some of these suggestions are specific things to do to help increase business activity, other undertakings are meant to help you learn more about the current state of your business. Here then are 10 new-year-business-resolutions for 2012! If you haven’t been attentive to this in 2011, start in 2012.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2011

Some of these suggestions are specific things to do to help increase business activity, other undertakings are meant to help you learn more about the current state of your business. Here then are 10 new-year-business-resolutions for 2012! If you haven’t been attentive to this in 2011, start in 2012.

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Small Business Public Relations Startup Social Media 112

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.

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Small Business Washington Government .Net 87

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.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Earlier this year, I wrote a post about ways that Obamacare might help small businesses. Every small business person, accountant, benefits manager, and employee I have spoken with has expressed confusion, provided me questionable information, or just stared at me with a blank expression, often accompanied by a quivering lip.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 13, 2022

Digital marketing lets businesses connect with their potential consumers, eliminating the barriers of space, time, and location. Digital marketing has opened many doors for businesses to earn higher revenues and have a name in the international market. Thanks to Rahul Vij, WebSpero Solutions ! #12- 12- AI: The real future.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review 123

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 7, 2013

What is the percentage of small businesses without a website? How many hours per day did Gary Vaynerchuk spend on the Internet when working to grow his family’s wine business ? By how much did Gary increase the family revenues that first year ? Which of the following was true of mobile usage in 2012?

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Small Business Social Media Startup Video 81

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.

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Wisconsin Software Developers Software Development Employee 60

The Next Web

OCTOBER 26, 2013

oDesk claims that it dominates the market of online freelance marketplaces with $360 million spent by its clients in 2012; this number for the five closest competitors combined – Elance, Freelancer, Guru, People Per Hour, and 99Designs – reaches only $310 million. According to the last stats provided by oDesk itself, the company has 4.5

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Up and Running

JULY 19, 2017

The figures are more inspiring today: The 2016 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report says “there are now 11.3 million women-owned businesses in the United States, employing nearly 9 million people and generating over $1.6 trillion in revenues.” This is significant—in 2012, there were only 8.3

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Cofounder United States Leadership Audience 142