crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 6, 2017

With time and attention scarce, it’s difficult for entrepreneurs and small business owners to upgrade or learn new skills. There are, of course, millions of published articles and blog posts about entrepreneurship, business, finance, and management. Learn how to market and brand your small business ?

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As a CPA, I think it’s important to bring awareness to taxes and accounting for small business owners. We will strive to improve PCX capabilities to reduce construction cost for clients while decreasing lead times. I see 2020 as an opportunity to scale up my business by raising capital for my startup. 4- Visibility.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

I give a talk to various business groups titled "The Future of Small Business in America". It also included some warnings about factors that were inhibiting entrepreneurs and could stifle continued entrepreneurial growth, including our tax policy, our approach to business regulation, and property rights.

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thebarefootvc

JUNE 15, 2014

While credit was relatively easy to obtain in the developed markets for much of the last 20 years, the 2008 economic crisis made it more difficult for even the middle class and small businesses to obtain loans. The ethos behind microcredit has reached a market well beyond the poor, rural woman in an emerging market.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 4, 2021

Our goals are to increase quality, by offering patients the best providers across the country, to increase access, by removing transportation barriers and connecting patients with these providers anywhere, and to lower costs, by eliminating the reliance on traditional healthcare infrastructure. Thanks to Kendra Hill, Scale My Business ! #7-

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Taxfyle is an innovative consumer, small business and enterprise SaaS accounting-tech company. From our industry perspective, on-demand accounting services platforms will continue disrupting the professional services industry while helping to define the future of work. Magazine’ Inc.

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Growthink Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Than the health of our startups and small businesses? Maybe it's me, but the America I love isn't one whose economic and social health is judged by how climate-controlled the big-screen TV room is, or how comfortable the couch. and media attention given to housing prices is distorted. Than our global competitiveness?

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 8, 2019

As a CPA, I think it’s important to bring awareness to taxes and accounting for small business owners. We will strive to improve PCX capabilities to reduce construction cost for clients while decreasing lead times. I see 2020 as an opportunity to scale up my business by raising capital for my startup. 4- Visibility.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 26, 2012

Earlier this year, I commented during the launch of UOB’s mobile banking iOS application that mobile payment options such as that offered by Square would be a boon to small business owners. Mobile Payment Now A Reality For Singapore Small Business Owners. Today, Swiff is unique in its ability to do so.”

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 1, 2014

If you don’t have a strong background in accounting and business management, sites like ADP.com will steer you toward a safer, smarter process for yourself. As you work through your decision-making process about hiring a firm to handle your books, consider some of the reasons small businesses may choose this route.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Despite the common headline that small businesses tend to fail, it’s small businesses that we have to thank for much of the stability of our economy. Small businesses provide create about 65% of all new jobs. Acquiring Funds – You’ve got the make the money to start up your business somehow.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 16, 2022

What is one goal you have for your business in 2022? To help you with goal planning for the new year, we asked experienced entrepreneurs and small business owners this question for their best insights. Randall Smalley, Cruise America. It’s really one of the most cost-effective, impactful marketing tools out there.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 14, 2017

If you are a small business operator, risks are something you often want to avoid. But one of the biggest mistakes that small businesses can make is behaving like a small business. Recent research shows that only 17% of small businesses engage in international trade [3].

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Up and Running

AUGUST 22, 2017

In other words, it’s all very well if you’ve billed $26,000 to your customers and only have monthly outgoings of $13,000, but that’s not much consolation if they’re paying late and your suppliers are demanding payment immediately. Take a look at the golden formula for cash flow forecasting in small businesses.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Key Takeaway: The rise of the Fractional CMO marks a significant shift in the way businesses perceive leadership roles. Companies, by opting for a Fractional CMO, are not just seeking to cut costs but are keen on leveraging the diverse expertise and perspectives these professionals bring. That's why it's America's number one meal kit.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 19, 2018

Continuing our rapid rate of growth in the UK, whilst successfully expanding internationally in America are our two main goals for 2018. It’s common for small businesses to provide services for clients that they fail to do for their own business. Thanks to Jeanette Pierce, Detroit Experience Factory ! #5-

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thebarefootvc

JUNE 15, 2014

While credit was relatively easy to obtain in the developed markets for much of the last 20 years, the 2008 economic crisis made it more difficult for even the middle class and small businesses to obtain loans. The ethos behind microcredit has reached a market well beyond the poor, rural woman in an emerging market.

Africa 40

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ConversionXL

JUNE 5, 2014

In a study by Harvard Business School , it was found that increasing customer retention by even 5% can increase profits between 25-95%. It’s too bad, because a report by local & small business locator, Manta.com found that 61% of the small businesses surveyed indicated more than half of their revenue comes from repeat customers.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 5, 2014

In a study by Harvard Business School , it was found that increasing customer retention by even 5% can increase profits between 25-95%. It’s too bad, because a report by local & small business locator, Manta.com found that 61% of the small businesses surveyed indicated more than half of their revenue comes from repeat customers.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 5, 2014

In a study by Harvard Business School , it was found that increasing customer retention by even 5% can increase profits between 25-95%. It’s too bad, because a report by local & small business locator, Manta.com found that 61% of the small businesses surveyed indicated more than half of their revenue comes from repeat customers.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

AUGUST 26, 2021

It is common knowledge that setting up an enterprise demands significant cash to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. Generally, your business plan will help determine how much money is necessary to launch your company. Pick Your Business Location. Select the Right Funding. Apply for the Necessary Licenses and Permit.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 5, 2014

In a study by Harvard Business School , it was found that increasing customer retention by even 5% can increase profits between 25-95%. It’s too bad, because a report by local & small business locator, Manta.com found that 61% of the small businesses surveyed indicated more than half of their revenue comes from repeat customers.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Self-printed cost is $0.46 They offer a concise snapshot of business info so customers can easily contact you or visit your store. And best of all, they don’t cost any money!” Make sure your business is on Google+ business, as well as all the local review sites and other map listings you can find. Small Groups.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Running a small business is a daunting challenge. Statistically, less than 50 percent of small businesses are still operational after five years. Globalization has increased the level of competition and introduced more turmoil to the business environment. Here are five ways to keep your small business growing.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 1, 2014

The second is that the retailers were constrained by their high costs of local real estate and service staff relative to the costs of centralized warehouses where goods could be stacked high, sorted by robots, managed by RFIDs and then shipped via overnight to eager, cost-conscious customers across the US. 10x the experience.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

We see the biggest demand for crowdsourcing and our service coming from small businesses and entrepreneurs in the US who seem to love crowdsourcing. A typical logo design project costs $200 to $400 and gets over 100 different designs. Lynch explains that this stems from how people in the US have embraced crowdsourcing.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Navigating the transition between a salaried employee and running your own consulting business can be tricky. People often ask: How do I get clients for my consulting business? Can I start a consulting business while working full time? How do I become a small business consultant? Fill In the Business Blanks.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 2, 2020

Whether they work for an employer or decide to run their own small business, many want to find meaning in what they do. If you have a demanding, full-time job that doesn’t give you much time for humanitarian or ecological efforts, working remotely could be the answer. Work Remotely. Guide Young Minds.

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Growthink Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

Funding is the lifeblood of any small business. Letting small companies sell equity stakes online would be a huge boost to those firms—like angel investing on steroids. Unless the entrepreneurs or small-business owners have a pre-existing relationship with the angel investors, they can't try to sell them equity.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 15, 2020

1:44) We discuss running the Mavs, a completely shuttered organization that can't pivot the way a small business could, and what the team is doing to connect with fans (3:28) Mark's work and family life during the pandemic. ( As a kid growing up in America in a middle class family it just seemed so remote. Like, "Oh, come on.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 5, 2020

The residential real estate market is ripe for disruption because as millennials enter the home buying market (now they are 30% of all homebuyers in America) they are looking for online tools and apps that will empower them with information and tools to help them manage this extremely stressful, overwhelming, and expensive process.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I had the opportunity to speak with Melinda Emerson, the “SmallBizLady” and America’s #1 small business expert, who took the opportunity to share with us her proven, step-by-step method to transition from employee to entrepreneur. Have you always dreamed of being your own boss? You just want to check her out.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Markets are taking a rollercoaster ride as people speculate what will happen in both Europe and America, while the growth in the Far East that was supposed to be helping has so far not materialized. There is one problem with this however — cost. Best of all, it cost next to nothing!

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

After determining which items you want to promote on Black Friday, find out what your competitors are charging to see how your business sizes up. If you own a small business, avoid competing with the large chain store’s prices on Black Friday. Shoppers today are more demanding than ever. Staff Up and Stock Up.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

For many consumers and small business owners in the U.S. Since its inception, there has been controversy over the efficacy, practices, and costs associated with the fair trade label. Meets the demand of the socially-conscious consumer. ” Sometimes, a higher cost. What Is Fair Trade Coffee?

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

John Jantsch: This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by Gusto, modern, easy payroll benefits for small businesses across the country. John Jantsch: In some ways you have to create the demand, right? Greg Meade: It would definitely be keeping up with demand. Back to Podcast. Transcript.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

When you get started with a small business figuring out the right point of sale systems that do best by you and your business can be a difficult feat. It simply isn’t a matter of expenses, but also of compatibility, overall cost, and ease of use. You have 4 package options – basic, small, medium, and large.

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