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6 Tips for Coming Up With Your Million-Dollar Business Idea

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Voices.com , an online marketplace that matches voice actors with advertising agencies and TV and radio stations, began in 2004 as an idea scribbled down on a napkin by newlyweds David and Stephanie Ciccarelli. The company operates on six continents and boasts more than 250,000 graduates worldwide. Write it down on a napkin.

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Social Networking and Business Value

SoCal CTO

Companies also use social networking sites in the hiring process, and increasingly, to do innovative advertising (such as the recent Jack in the Box campaign). Does advertising work in the social networking world? Sam earned a BA in Communications Arts and Sciences from Michigan State University. What are the risks and rewards?

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

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Advertising. 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. Advertise Locally on WSJ.com. Advertise Locally.

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17 Entrepreneurs Share their Favorite Quotes

Hearpreneur

Being a native of West Michigan, I know a lot about snow! It’s a rule of thumb that I’ve since followed in my PR marketing business that I’ve operated for more than 13 years. 14 – Advertising is the price you pay for being unremarkable. Image Credit : Sid Simone. ” Sid Simone.

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In Silicon Valley, Founders Fight for Control

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In just a year of operations, Fab has signed up nearly 5 million members, sold 1.8 Faulted for Michigan Oil Spill. Faulted for Michigan Oil Spill. Faulted for Michigan Oil Spill. Advertising. Advertise Locally. Founders cant demand such concessions unless their companies are doing well. Enbridge, U.S.

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52 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

Bruno’s Barkin’ Biscuits, LLC is a small, home-based company in Michigan specializing in all-natural, preservative free, and healthy dog treats. For example, it still heavily relies on print advertising (bridal magazines) and brides were limited to only shopping in brick and mortar stores to find their wedding attire.

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The Role Venture Capital is Playing in Online Schooling (Guest Post)

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Coursera makes college courses from elite universities, including Princeton University and the University of Michigan , available online for free. Later, services could be marketed to members or favorable advertising rates might be negotiated. Many companies, such as Coursera , make their services available for free.