Up and Running

MAY 14, 2020

Now it’s time to write a business plan to officially bring your style to the world. Is it really necessary to write a business plan for your retail clothing boutique? Think of it as a way of answering the question of why does the world need your small business? Every business plan must contain an executive summary.

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Up and Running

JULY 15, 2020

So if you want your business to be successful you’ll want to start with a business plan first. Not having a business plan is one of the primary reasons businesses fail and it’s an easy first step that you can start for free. Why write a business plan for your eCommerce business?

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Rembrandt Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

Do you have a sales, marketing or PR plan in place for the months ahead? When you wake up in the morning, do you have a set plan of tasks that you know you need to accomplish that day? With this in mind, here are a few tips to think about this month to help you plan ahead for business success. What’s Your PR Plan?

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Rembrandt Communications

JUNE 7, 2019

Do you have a sales, marketing or PR plan in place for the months ahead? When you wake up in the morning, do you have a set plan of tasks that you know you need to accomplish that day? With this in mind, here are a few tips to think about this month to help you plan ahead for business success. What’s Your PR Plan?

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 28, 2010

These posts and videos are about design, startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Goals, Strategies and Tactics (why startups & small business should pay attention to all 3) – [link]. New-to-the-world: strategic marketing for startups and small business – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 10, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The Business Plan. eBay, The FBI, Shawn Hogan And Brian Dunning | Business Insider – [link]. Do you love the TV series The Walking Dead? – [link].

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Develop a Business Plan. It’s been proven that planning makes you more successful. Beyond writing a business plan to acquire funding (if that’s what you need), a business plan can help keep you on track to meet your milestones and goals. Determine what type of business plan is right for you .

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Because of the risk and the amount of money involved, writing a business plan for a new restaurant is even more important than it might be in other industries. A restaurant plan shares a lot of similarities with a standard business plan. The reason writing a business plan for your restaurant is important.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Half of Small Businesses Don’t Have a Website – [link]. Why some small businesses have pulled back from social media – [link]. – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 6, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Fall In Love With Your Business, Not Your Business Plan – [link]. Fall In Love With Your Business, Not Your Business Plan – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! If your small business or startup sends email newsletters or other email marketing campaigns, what is the best time of day to send those emails? VentureBeat – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small business tips: mobile technology, the iPad, and your business - [link]. crowdSPRING’s Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Simple Squares - [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! crowdSPRING’s Small Business Spotlight of the Week: DressRush.com – [link]. Most businesses… don’t need more cash, they need more brains.” – @mcuban , [link].

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2014

To grow a business, most entrepreneurs know that they should be implementing PR strategies. For this webinar, we were joined by Jennefer Witter, CEO and founder of the Boreland Group, and author of the new book, “The Little Book of Big PR: 100+ Quick Tips to Get Your Small Business Noticed.”

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

From choosing a fashion business structure to pricing, licensing and permits to business plan… There’s a lot to think about. First, you will need to choose the legal structure for your new apparel business. Then it’s time to think about the specifics of your business. Sole proprietorship or LLC?

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Start With a Business Model, Not a Business Plan | WSJ – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 6, 2011

Personal knowledge is very valuable and will help an entrepreneur know something more intimately than others, but this personal knowledge, like croutons on a salad, should be a complement and not the basis of your business strategy—which leads us to the next point to consider. Business planning/strategy. Or used a pay phone?

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

As a reminder, the Dot Com bubble was a five-year period from August 1995 (the Netscape IPO ) when there was a massive wave of experiments on the then-new internet, in commerce, entertainment, nascent social media, and search. Startups with huge burn rates – building leases, staff, PR and advertising – ran out of money.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 8, 2010

Granularity and Consistency of Startup Metrics - SoCal CTO , March 11, 2010 Tim Berry has a great post on Why I Hate Those Huge Market Numbers tells us that he doesn’t like to see business plans with multi-billion market numbers used as the basis for projections. It’s the old – 5% of massive market gives us a big number.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 22, 2020

But you’re still walking a tightrope with pay-per-click on search engines and paid social media advertising. Organic Social Media Campaigns. And if you’re a dispensary owner or marijuana doctor, it’s VITAL that you create a Google My Business account so you rank for “near me” searches and stand out for free on the internet.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 28, 2020

by Shannon Tucker, Vice President of Media Relations at SSPR. I’ve been working in PR for close to 15 years, and I still spend more time than I’d like trying to get clients to understand the importance of crisis planning. You don’t want stakeholders, employees and partners hearing negative news about your brand from the media.

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ConversionXL

AUGUST 11, 2021

This might include things like: Website Social media banners and content Newsletters Digital and traditional media advertising Naming rights of a building Event sponsorship Speaking opportunities Exhibitor opportunities Access to influencers. PR Week does this in a Twitter poll. What do they dislike?

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Up and Running

JUNE 12, 2014

The growth of her startup is all due to her own efforts: “I wasn’t able to afford a PR firm. When asked how to get media coverage, Lori says that she prefers to take a subtle yet persistent approach. “My Join online communities and maintain a social media presence. Be creative. Network, be friendly, and speak up.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Should be well-equipped with ample experience in your chosen industry where you’re creating your business (tech, e-commerce, fashion). Has expanded his or her business. Has worked in certain aspects you seek guidance with (PR, marketing, social media). Need to impress investors with a shiny new business plan?

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Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

What kind of risk do we run of being put out of business by others’ IP rights ? Later stage companies have some additional concerns: What favorable impact could IP have for PR, marketing and investor relations purposes, or as an attraction to potential acquirors? This is not to suggest there is no legal recourse whatsoever, though.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Plan for success. It’s been proven that planning makes you more successful. Beyond writing a business plan to acquire funding (if that’s what you need), a business plan can help keep you on track to meet your milestones and goals. To begin with, determine what type of business plan is right for you.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 29, 2019

Sure, you might be able to make a big splash through media manipulation, but without a good product or service to back you up no one will be coming back. A Strong Business Plan. Every new business needs a great business plan to succeed. Every new business needs a great business plan to succeed.

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Up and Running

JUNE 16, 2014

You ask a question related to starting a business and for the next few weeks, every Monday, we will provide the answer. Simply leave a comment below or get in touch on any of our social media accounts – Twitter , Google+ and Facebook. Also, how safe is it to pitch my business idea to an investor? They’re the PR and the security.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 6, 2017

Once you define your brand, you can begin to think about the vitally important details of actually starting and running a business. From choosing a business structure to pricing, licensing and permits to business plan… There’s a lot to think about. The plan does not need to be lengthy at first.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 17, 2018

Taking a flexible or part-time job in an industry or specialty that interests you is a great way to gain valuable experience — and startup capital — as you finalize your business plan and build the professional network on which you’ll need to rely once you’re on your own. Marketing and PR Outreach Coordinator.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2017

Thanks to Tom La Vecchia, X Factor Media ! #2 2 – Advertising Agency & Boutique PR and Advertising Agencies. Prior to starting my own public relations and marketing consultancy, I worked for one of the largest global advertising agencies as well as smaller boutique PR and advertising agencies.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Save yourself the energy by developing a strategy right out of the gate, including a plan B or a couple of backup products if things aren’t going as well as expected. This is actually a good time to consider creating a lean business plan so that you have the flexibility to change as you go. Think SEO and social media strategy.

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Up and Running

MAY 4, 2016

Most financing groups and landlords want to see two previous years of tax returns and financial statements, and before starting your business, you should have enough money saved for personal expenses for at least 12 to 24 months. Having a strong business plan in place can help solidify funding for your gym or fitness center.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 13, 2013

Also, you could win access to a mentor, gain headline exposure and PR opportunities, or even receive free services for your business needs. The more people who know about your business, the more quickly you’ll build brand recognition and a customer base , and the less likely you’ll fail. You can set new business goals.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 1, 2023

#2- To be better & serve customers Photo Credit: David Brewer I’ve always been part of the life insurance business, and that enabled me to identify what was wrong with the industry, come up with solutions to those problems and incorporate them into my business plan, and eventually implement them when I founded Protect Line.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

I needed several thousand dollars for ads, retainers for an ad specialist, social media personal, PR services, photoshoots, and more. Instead of trying to cut corners, I created a business plan with help from the entrepreneurial group Futurpreneur and secured $45,000 in loans the Business Development Bank of Canada.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

So, once you have put everything in place, hired an accountant, dealt with the start-up side of things, and purchased your insurance, what else can you do to ensure your business is safe? PR Disasters. And are the things you may not have thought about? Brand Theft.

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