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Side Business: Generating Ideas for Your Side Hustle

The Startup Magazine

One day, a California web developer named Steven Peterson was commuting to work in the San Francisco Bay area, alongside tens of thousands of other people. In this case, Steven combined an existing skill (web development) with a clear need (real-time traffic information) that served a large and active market (San Francisco commuters).

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27 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

Since I have formed my LLC, I have designed a stretch certification program for a major chiropractic company, lead dozens of wellness presentations and programs for numerous companies, and I have a book of business of wellness coaching clients. I started my career working at a large law firm in New York. 5- Pursue a mission.

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Turn Your Web Design Talent Into Freelance Success

YoungUpstarts

Network effects are a standard of economics that suggest a business becomes more valuable as it is used, and that same principle applies to the popularity of your web design services. New projects will grow your portfolio, which will help you land more new projects.

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16 Entrepreneurs Share Advice That’s The Complete Opposite of What They Learned Before Starting Their Venture

Hearpreneur

I not only burdened my new business with a three-year business loan, but I didn't realize the time required for the actual production of the printed work. Thanks to Rocco Del Greco, The New York Group ! #7- 7- Move fast Photo Credit: Ashley Vasquez Along with my boyfriend (and a 10-pound dog, Marlee!),

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How To Close The Books on Your Startup

mashable.com

How To Close The Books on Your Startup. Yet to embark on the next project, you’ll want to properly close the books on your previous company. I’ve noticed a number of web development firms and agencies just vanish without a trace. Programming and Web Development Lists. January 21, 2012 by Nellie Akalp.

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5 Ways Writing A Book Will Supercharge Your Online Presence

Duct Tape Marketing

5 Ways Writing A Book Will Supercharge Your Online Presence written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. Let me tell you right off the bat, writing and publishing a book is a lot easier than you think. approached me to write a book with three other Duct Tape Marketing Consultants.

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Episode 106: Implementing Profit First With Frank DeBenedetto and Ralph M. Rivera

Mike Michalowicz

Aside from my professional pursuits, I teach web development at Manhattan College in New York City and am a member of the leadership team of my homeowners’ association as well as the local chapter of BNI. I also love playing the guitar. I also love playing the guitar.