YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

When this happens, even they’ve to be consulted and ultimately the shape of the dream goes on a different path. Deciding whether to increase money or trade equity in the business for much needed assistance, could be a tough call. We all decided right away that we’d put in our own money and sweat as equity. Plan, Plan and Plan.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 4, 2023

Lorien Strydom , Executive Country Manager, Financer.com No, Beware the Double-Edged Sword Crowdfunding is a double-edged sword because of its public nature. From paying attention to fees to balancing what works for you, here are 13 answers to the question, “Is crowdfunding for startups a good idea? Why or why not?”

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Especially if the idea could be whipped-up by a few 24-year olds in a few weeks? Lots of thoughts here. You’ll get suggestions for improvements.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Especially if the idea could be whipped-up by a few 24-year olds in a few weeks? Lots of thoughts here. You’ll get suggestions for improvements.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

He is a co-founder and managing partner of Relationship Impact , a consulting firm focused on helping great leaders build great leadership teams. And I really wanted to get into management consulting field. And because you’re a listener, you get three months free when you run your first payroll. Find out at gusto.com/tape.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Business fails are the best form of learning. Hiring an expert or a coach to walk you through establishing your business can help you minimise the chances of failure but some entrepreneurs will prefer walking alone. Don’t be too hard on yourself for the failures and don’t give up yet. 1-Hiring inappropriate council.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Business fails are the best form of learning. Hiring an expert or a coach to walk you through establishing your business can help you minimise the chances of failure but some entrepreneurs will prefer walking alone. Don’t be too hard on yourself for the failures and don’t give up yet. 1-Hiring inappropriate council.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

If you’re not sure about any aspect of taxes, you should consult a professional. Beware of tax professionals whose primary strategy is running up expenses to avoid paying taxes.  Taxes can be intimidating and overwhelming for business owners – but they don’t have to be. Here’s what she wants you to know.

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rapidrollout.wordpress.com

JANUARY 15, 2011

Web Startup Lessons Advice from a CTO and Entrepreneur Home About Startup Advice: When to Use a Consulting CTO There are not many to be found. He or she might call himself a “consulting CTO,&# “freelance CTO,&# “on-demand CTO,&# “CTO on call,&# “CTO for hire,&# or just a “technology strategy advisor.&#

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

By Ron Kaufman, author of “ Uplifting Service: The Proven Path to Delighting Your Customers, Colleagues, and Everyone Else You Meet ”. You know you’ve got unhappy customers so you’ve decided it’s time to do a complete service overhaul. Over time, as you get your strategy perfected and everyone buys in, you’ll surely reap the benefits.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 30, 2020

Ideally, for every new brand, you would consult your intellectual property advisor on whether that brand is legally protectable, undertake searching to check if someone else has prior rights, and then register your brand as a trade mark. People are generally aware that if you invent something, it’s a good idea to get a patent.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 24, 2014

Instead of moving forward with their ideas, they tend to consult and talk it over with friends and family, many of whom don’t even own businesses or have any experience at all. When they say “no,” move on from it and beware of all the free advice. by Frances Kweller, CEO and founder of Kweller Prep. Don’t Let the Math Scare You.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 15, 2018

by Caroline Revell. You don’t have to look far for ‘Start-Up Business Advice’ but some of them seem to be fake news. To help you ignore the fiction, here are our top 10 myths busted: 1. You Need A College Degree. This is one of the main reasons which stops entrepreneurs starting a business, thinking that they are under qualified or need a degree.

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Growthink Blog

JULY 23, 2013

From market research to internal corporate structure, the planning stages of starting and growing a business can be quite extensive. While this preparation is a key factor in the success of any company, there are a few things which far too many business owners neglect. This is why disability insurance is so vital.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2015

Beware of cost when leveraging technology. While that might seem like a slam dunk, beware of extra charges – fast can be expensive when costs and fees add up. By Evan Singer, General Manager for SmartBiz. The Millennial Generation have birth years ranging from the early 1980s to the early 2000s. The bottom line? Do your homework.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Thoughts of unending royalty streams pouring into your bank account, the opportunity to create generational wealth and leaving your indelible mark on humanity all make obtaining that next big patent an irresistible and worthy goal. Women and minorities have been particularly vulnerable to this throughout history.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 13, 2018

You obviously can’t keep reaching into your own pockets. As the saying goes, “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” ” Source: Flickr. You can , however, discover ways to trim your own expenses to bootstrap your business or simply to increase your cash flow, funneling those savings back into the business.

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www.usatoday.com

JULY 16, 2012

Science & Space Home. Science Fair. Dan Vergano. Shop for Gadgets. Americas new business model: Sharing. By Roger Yu, USA TODAY. Reprints & Permissions. The nation is in a sharing mood — and start-ups are capitalizing on it. Weve hosted some interesting tech entrepreneurs. Weve had people from Australia and Singapore.

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Up and Running

MAY 29, 2013

Entrepreneurs, beware of business plan writers who oversell. This was the fifth year in a row I’ve invested with a local angel investment group, and I see the role of the plan is the same as it was 12 years ago when I raised VC money for my company, and even before that, when I was consulting to VCs. And that’s not true. .

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Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

As someone who has bootstrapped a software company ([link] and funded it through selling software and consulting to customers, I certainly know what it means to live lean and Ive even taken your advice ([link] I just wish I was in the Bay area and could come by "office hours". Expo to explain the lean startup concept to a larger audience.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 5, 2017

Discoverability and findability are two important terms that optimizers should be familiar with. Discoverability is when you find the perfect book, even though you were not necessarily looking for it. Findability is when you find the exact book you were looking for, even if all you knew about it was the author’s last name. Image Source.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Could your business flourish with a gush of money and hype? Then, the unveiling of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed equity crowdfunding rules reveals a panacea for growing your business’s coffers. Equity crowdfunding vs. donation crowdfunding. Equity crowdfunding differs from donation crowdfunding in two major ways. The investors.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 12, 2017

by Patrick Dahm , consultant at Samuel Seow Law Corporation (via AsiaLawNetwork ). Here’s a harsh truth – when people extend their familiar or friendly relationship to a business environment, corporate trouble beckons, sometimes even disaster. What can you do without a good contract? Short answer: get one.

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www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Franchises Beware of Song Birds When Doing Homework on a Franchise. Branding From Entrepreneur to Icon in Five Steps. Technology Technology Home Online Business Tools Security Phones & Mobile Gadgets Tech Tips Technology The Future of Facebook -- Streaming Live Now. Young Entrepreneurs How I Did It: The TOMS Story. July 31, 2007 |.

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mashable.com

MAY 9, 2011

); // Welcome to Mashable! Sign in with Facebook or Twitter to get started! He is a serial entrepreneur, internationally syndicated columnist, angel investor, public speaker and author of the best-selling book Never Get a “Real&# Job: How To Dump Your Boss, Build a Business and Not Go Broke. Lisa Nicole Bell , Inspired Life Media Group.)

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 4, 2008

He serves on the advisory board of a number of technology startups, and has worked as a consultant to a number of startups, companies, and venture capital firms. Ive updated the "official" conference bio below but otherwise the text remains unchanged from that original essay.)

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Offer a newsletter, a free report, or even a free consultation. Beware of canned website services; you know - the ones that offer websites for CPAs or Chiropractors or Attorneys. But slapping up a website just for the sake of having a website can defeat the purpose – and can even harm your image if it isn’t done right. Have an offer.

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Up and Running

MARCH 17, 2011

Offer a newsletter, a free report, or even a free consultation. Beware of canned website services; you know – the ones that offer websites for CPAs or Chiropractors or Attorneys. But slapping up a website just for the sake of having a website can defeat the purpose – and can even harm your image if it isn’t done right.

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Small Business Differentiation Lead Generation Advertising 99

Startup Lessons Learned

JUNE 8, 2009

Imagine you are crossing the street. You constantly assess the situation, looking for hazards and timing your movements carefully to get across safely. Now imagine the herculean task that faces those who are blind. That they can function so well in our inhospitable modern life is impressive. Is that a good substitute for vision?

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 27, 2009

In this presentation, serial entrepreneur Eric Ries will share practical solutions based in his work building IMVU to more than 25 million members worldwide and his experiences consulting to more than a dozen technology startups. You can register here. I expect that will lead to much deeper (and tougher) questions. Bring it on!

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Up and Running

APRIL 30, 2013

Startups at all stages benefit from the wisdom of advisors. These people typically complement the management team in some meaningful way. They are not on the board, so their advice is merely guidance. Still, if a founder picks the right advisors, she will receive a wealth of benefits. Qualified eyes to vet opportunities before they go to the board.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Often times, it seems like people are thinking its synonymous with "that guy who gets paid to sit in the corner and think technical deep thoughts" or "that guy who gets to swoop in a rearrange my project at the last minute on a whim." Ive tried hard not to live up (or down?) to those stereotypes, but its not easy. Should you take them?

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 3, 2011

by Michael Feuer, author of “ The Benevolent Dictator “. Often, the biggest roadblock to execution at companies is consensus. Leaders spend valuable time and money trying to get everyone on board with a decision, and end up stalled in a state of extended debate — a.k.a. analysis paralysis. You’re in the middle of a beautiful lake.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 8, 2018

It’s never been easier to start your own business. With the range of financing options out there and free online tools available, pretty much anyone with a great idea and a solid head for business can take the first steps into entrepreneurship. Here’s what you need to know about smart outsourcing as an entrepreneur. The benefits of outsourcing.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 17, 2011

It’s no secret that certain marketing tricks exist to help separate you from more of your money. Most people know about strategic item placement, music to fit your shopping mood, and other tricks of the trade, but are you sharp enough to spot them all? Buy today, save tomorrow. But what if you have to spend money today to save money tomorrow?

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Life Beyond Code

JANUARY 18, 2011

Mark has been a friend for years and I have learned a lot from him over the years. So when Mark reached out to see if I wanted to be an affiliate for the new course he is launching, I didn’t hesitate for a second. It’s a course for creative people. It’s a course for entrepreneurs. It’s a course for creative entrepreneurs.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 14, 2009

In my consulting practice, I sometimes have the opportunity to work with companies like this. Let’s start with a simple question: why do early-stage startups want revenue? We all know why big companies want revenue – it’s one of two critical halves of the formula for profit. And big companies exist to maximize profit.

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