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Test Your Aptitude for Business Internet Jargon

Startup Professionals Musings

Many of the businesses and entrepreneurs I know still don’t realize that they need to use and understand the Internet, even if their interest is not e-commerce. Maybe you have also heard a lot of Internet terms, but are not sure you can explain how, when, and why they are relevant to your business success. Internet radio.

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6 Keys To Sizing Your Market For A New Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

They don’t realize that business projections with no third-party validation have no credibility with investors, and smart potential investors will walk away. Every good business plan needs an early section which sizes the total market opportunity, and then breaks down that total into the most relevant segments for your focus.

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7 Indications Your New Venture May Not Be Investable

Startup Professionals Musings

Your startup is in a high-failure-rate business sector. On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. These historically have included work-at-home, restaurants, telemarketing and social-service providers.

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7 Startup Proposals That May Raise Investor Red Flags

Startup Professionals Musings

Your startup is in a high-failure-rate business sector. On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. These historically have included work-at-home, restaurants, telemarketing and social-service providers.

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6 Ways To Get Credible Data To Support A New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

They don’t realize that business projections with no third-party validation have no credibility with investors, and smart potential investors will walk away. Every good business plan needs an early section which sizes the total market opportunity, and then breaks down that total into the most relevant segments for your focus.

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6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

Up and Running

Each of the businesses listed below had help from the SBA and overcame their challenges to become success stories. You might see your own business reflected in these case studies — which may provide insights into areas of growth for your business. TRISTAR — Engineering its own success.

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Guide To Develop A Highly Successful Online B2B Marketplace

ReadWriteStart

The internet and technology have taken over businesses and marketing strategies, so it’s logical that any b2b company would want to capitalize on this medium to stay competitive in the market. . Optimizing your site for search engines can attract more visitors and improve your chances of conversion.

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