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JULY 19, 2013

Richard Branson on Business Lessons From Parenting | Entrepreneur – [link]. Six Whopping Lies Told About Entrepreneurs … Sometimes By Entrepreneurs Themselves | Forbes – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link].

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

The image above shows a poster (the full article is in the Random Fun section below) from verydemotivational.com. The 11 Harsh Realities Of Being An Entrepreneur – [link]. 25 Funny T-Shirts for Designers and Developers – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Very good article about Trader Joe’s and why they’re succeeding by being different – [link]. 10 things about kids from which entrepreneurs can learn – [link]. Very good article about Trader Joe’s and why they’re succeeding by being different – [link]. What does advertising do? - [link].

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AUGUST 15, 2013

Do This | Entrepreneur – [link]. Do This | Entrepreneur – [link]. 7 Unlikely Recommendations for Startups & Entrepreneurs - [link]. Good Fast Company article about Jeff Bezos and Amazon’s growth – [link]. Do This | Entrepreneur – [link]. It’s a pretty cool optical illusion.

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MAY 3, 2013

10 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From High School Seniors – [link]. Risk Aversion Is More Common In Entrepreneurs Than You Think | Forbes – [link]. A Guide for VC’s When Talking to Women Entrepreneurs | Huffington Post – [link]. ” – [link]. Well, He’s Not Going to Get Very Far - [link].

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JULY 21, 2010

Tips on Effective Use of Crowdsourcing for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs – [link]. Tips on Effective Use of Crowdsourcing for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs – [link]. How To Create Recognizable And Really Unique Article Thumbnails – [link]. Weigh the legal & business risks – [link].

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JULY 21, 2010

Tips on Effective Use of Crowdsourcing for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs – [link]. Tips on Effective Use of Crowdsourcing for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs – [link]. How To Create Recognizable And Really Unique Article Thumbnails – [link]. Weigh the legal & business risks – [link].

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AUGUST 2, 2013

Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Beautiful Rolling Stone article on Greenland’s Melting Ice Sheets: Climate Change’s Disastrous Effects – [link]. How Are Colors Affective In Business Advertisement – [link]. – [link].

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JUNE 30, 2010

Would you rather have an entrepreneur driven by gut instinct or data? History of History: beautiful article about type design – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Buzzwords and the Paradox of Credibility – [link].

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JUNE 30, 2010

Would you rather have an entrepreneur driven by gut instinct or data? History of History: beautiful article about type design – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Buzzwords and the Paradox of Credibility – [link].

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APRIL 21, 2010

Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. An entrepreneur’s guide to crowdsourcing – [link]. Nice article about crowdSPRING – in Japanese (I roughly translated). An entrepreneur’s guide to crowdsourcing – [link].

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Great article about what you can learn from a pizza business’s company culture – [link]. Things Women Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Indian Entrepreneurs – [link]. – [link].

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APRIL 13, 2010

Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Cut Your Words: 5 Articles on Concise Writing – [link]. How to run a software business on 5 hrs a week. Great article on focus – [link]. How to run a software business on 5 hrs a week.

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APRIL 13, 2010

Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Cut Your Words: 5 Articles on Concise Writing – [link]. How to run a software business on 5 hrs a week. Great article on focus – [link]. How to run a software business on 5 hrs a week.

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JULY 14, 2010

6 traits of successful small businesses, from Entrepreneur Magazine – [link]. The Benefits of Top-Down Thinking & Why it is Critical to Entrepreneurs – [link]. Bob Garfield writes about crowdSPRING and crowdsourcing in today’s AdvertisingAge article – [link]. – [link]. – [link].

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JULY 14, 2010

6 traits of successful small businesses, from Entrepreneur Magazine – [link]. The Benefits of Top-Down Thinking & Why it is Critical to Entrepreneurs – [link]. Bob Garfield writes about crowdSPRING and crowdsourcing in today’s AdvertisingAge article – [link]. – [link]. – [link].

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MAY 11, 2011

Excellent read for entrepreneurs – How to Avoid the Passion Trap – [link]. Outstanding post by @azaaza & good read for entrepreneurs – You Are Solving The Wrong Problem – [link]. What It’s Like To Be An Entrepreneur – Network After Work – [link].

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009

For those of you who have been following the discussion, a Lean Startup is Eric Ries ’s description of the intersection of Customer Development , Agile Development and if available, open platforms and open source. The Customer Development process (and the Lean Startup) is one way to do that. How do we raise the big bucks?”

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JUNE 1, 2011

Good article by @jasonfried arguing business owners should not exaggerate size of their companies – [link]. Good article by @jasonfried arguing entrepreneurs should not exaggerate size of their companies – [link]. More creative and fun ads in the Social Media and Marketing section below.

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AUGUST 19, 2011

Ultimate Guide to A/B Split Testing – Articles, Tips, Case Studies, Tools and Resources - [link]. Entrepreneurs are increasingly becoming role models for men - [link]. Ultimate Guide to A/B Split Testing – Articles, Tips, Case Studies, Tools and Resources - [link]. 5 Tips To Get Your Small Business Online - [link].

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MAY 5, 2010

190+ Useful Fresh Articles for Web Designers – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Anatomy of Colors in Web Design: Black – A Representation of Style & Mystery – [link]. 40+ Amazing Examples of Graffiti Art – [link].

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

10 things entrepreneurs can learn from dogs – [link]. 10 things entrepreneurs can learn from dogs – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template tco use today) – [link]. More images are in the Other section below.

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OCTOBER 6, 2011

Why Aren’t There More Female Entrepreneurs? (by Good NYT article about the growing clout and success of Mashable - [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template tco use today) – [link]. This NYT article on slime molds blew my mind. by @msuster) - [link].

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

Find a link to the full article, with suggested days, times, and other helpful facts, in the Small Business Section below. 12 Must Watch TED Talks for Entrepreneurs – [link]. For the New Generation of Venture Capitalists, Their Advice Is More Valuable Than Their Money | Entrepreneur - [link]. Recruiting Developers?

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JUNE 15, 2011

Why entrepreneurs shouldn’t delegate a job until they’ve done it first – [link]. Why entrepreneurs shouldn’t delegate a job until they’ve done it first – [link]. Good article in the @NYTimes about Twitter #hashtags with a profile on @ChrisMessina – [link].

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MAY 4, 2011

Negotiation Tips For Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs and Freelancers – [link]. What It’s Like To Be An Entrepreneur – Mark Achler – [link]. Must read article for all startup entrepreneurs about valuation – [link]. Negotiation Tips For Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs and Freelancers – [link].

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

What It’s Like To Be An Entrepreneur – crowdSPRING – [link]. What are the most common mistakes first-time entrepreneurs make? The Wisest Entrepreneurs Know How to Preserve Equity – [link]. What It’s Like To Be An Entrepreneur – crowdSPRING – [link]. – [link]. Does crowdsourcing innovation work?

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MAY 18, 2012

Look in the Other section below for an in depth article about special effects, the challenges, and how the special effects for The Avengers were created – it’s a terrific article. Good reminder about What Matters (to entrepreneurs) – [link]. Think Twice Before Starting a Company – [link].

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

You’ll find that infographic and other articles focusing on social media and marketing, in the Social Media & Marketing section below. Spot on post by @msuster on why super pro rata rights are not a good deal for entrepreneurs – [link]. How Small Businesses Are Using Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC] – [link].

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

An entrepreneur tells us how he screwed up his Google acquisition – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template tco use today) – [link]. 15+ Helpful Articles to Make a Good Logo Design – [link]. Real innovation comes from younger people – [link].

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JANUARY 26, 2012

These Guys Launched A Startup For Entrepreneurs And Then Got Turned Away By Entrepreneurs – [link]. How to Develop Your Fund Raising Strategy – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template tco use today) – [link]. ” – [link].

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JANUARY 5, 2011

You’ll find the article which includes this illustration and much more in the Industrial Design section below. 15 mistakes young entrepreneurs make, but don’t have to – [link]. 35+ Free Mobile & Web Application Development Icon Sets – [link]. Top Startup Trends of 2010 – [link].

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Solid advice for entrepreneurs – Startups are not a chess game – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template tco use today) – [link]. If you’re curious how wi-fi was invented and developed, read this article – [link]. – [link].

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MAY 25, 2011

13 Must-Know Articles About User Interface Design – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template tco use today) – [link]. Hilarious Truck Advertisements – [link]. 34 Awesome Poster Designs – [link]. 10 Amazing Ambigram Logos – [link].

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JULY 5, 2012

A good reading list (books) for entrepreneurs – [link]. The myth of the serial entrepreneur – [link]. Love that 37signalsis making some of their internal Basecamp projects public – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link].

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MAY 25, 2012

Good article about Facebook’s dual stock class structure & investors – [link]. Big Day for a Space Entrepreneur Promising More – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. How Tim Cook is changing Apple – [link].

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DECEMBER 29, 2010

10 random online resources for Entrepreneurs (2010 version) – [link]. Sleepless In Startupville: 23 Questions That Keep Entrepreneurs Up – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template tco use today) – [link]. “The Wisdom Manifesto&# – [link].

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