crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Why I Sold My Startup Instead Of Taking VC Money | Built In Chicago - [link]. 12 Must Watch TED Talks for Entrepreneurs – [link]. Chicago’s Startup Community Grows Outside Of Groupon’s Shadow | Chicagoist - [link]. Startups should look to hire from agencies | Technori- [link]. | PandoDaily - [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 1, 2011

Startup Mantra: Hire Fast, Fire Fast – [link]. Study shows Chicago lacks strong tech investor base – [link]. Good article by @jasonfried arguing entrepreneurs should not exaggerate size of their companies – [link]. Here are five 5 tips for a safe exit – [link]. Do ad agencies struggle with social?

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Growthink Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at Boyan Josic’s Daily Deal Media Conference in Chicago. While I am by no means an expert in the space, I know serious, talented entrepreneurs when I see them, and Boyan’s conference was chock full of the kind of creative high IQ and high “EQ” people that smart investors love to back.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 30, 2018

For most of my 20+ year-career, I have worked with small businesses, startups, entrepreneurs and inventors, and I have seen the power public relations can have on these businesses. I’ve seen an entrepreneur take a $.40 Public relations is the one and only marketing tool that can build credibility for your startup.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 5, 2013

7 reasons for entrepreneurs to avoid tranched investments | VentureBeat – [link]. Why I No Longer Advise Startups to Hire M.B.A.s | The Accelerators-WSJ – [link]. The Skills Most Entrepreneurs Lack | Bill J. What Would-Be Entrepreneurs Fear Most About Starting Up | Entrepreneur – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 5, 2012

Stop whining and start hiring remote workers – [link]. CEC’s Startup Forecast – “Never been a better time to start a company in Chicago” – [link]. Experienced entrepreneurs preserve equity – [link]. What It’s Like To Be An Entrepreneur – Eboo Patel – [link].

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Laura began Laura Orrico Public Relations, LLC in 2016 and has found major success with a number of high-profile clients across the country. We had a chance to interview Laura and asked about her story, how she started her business and the future of Laura Orrico Public Relations. Tell us your story. I have a lot!

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Why Humility is Essential for Every New Startup Hire – [link]. 13 Entrepreneur Blogs that Educate, Enlighten and Inspire | Mavenlink Blog – [link]. Good (short) video interview with Kevin Willer about the value 1871 Chicago offers entrepreneurs – [link]. How do I find good technical co-founders?

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 2, 2011

5 things that suck (about hiring new employees) and 10 things companies can do about it – [link]. 5 things that suck (about hiring new employees) and 10 things companies can do about it – [link]. What Does It Take to Become an Entrepreneur? The image above shows an unusual collection of bookshelves. – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

7 Habits of Highly Effective and Successful Entrepreneurs – [link]. 12 Must Watch TED Talks for Entrepreneurs – [link]. 7 Habits of Highly Effective and Successful Entrepreneurs – [link]. 12 Must Watch TED Talks for Entrepreneurs – [link]. Do You Need To Be A Jerk To Be A Successful Entrepreneur?

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 18, 2013

Don’t Hire the Perfect Candidate | Lance Haun-Harvard Business Review – [link]. Lots of important lessons for entrepreneurs - [link]. 8 Major Mistakes Entrepreneurs Will Make In 2013 | Forbes – [link]. Thanks To Facebook, Strongest Year For IPOs Since 2000 With $21.5 Billion Raised | TechCrunch - [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

How to hire a programmer when you’re not a programmer – [link]. Chicago Entrepreneurism: Four Ingredients To Help Your Business – And This City – Dominate – [link]. Crowd funding offers entrepreneurs a shot at financing their dream – [link]. Site Speed – Are You Fast?

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

The Perpetually Vexing Problem of Hiring Programmers – [link]. The Chicago FireStarter Venture Capital Fund – [link]. The Perpetually Vexing Problem of Hiring Programmers – [link]. The Power of the Rule of Three in Marketing Your Small Business – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2011

An AMAZING amount of funding activity in Chicago – [link]. Interesting thoughts from Wieden+Kennedy: Why We’re Not Hiring Creative Technologists – [link]. Small business and startups: great reads from the business press – [link]. crowdSPRING’s Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Coupon Cactus – [link].

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 29, 2021

Thanks to Hope Gibbs, Inkandescent Public Relations ! #3- Hiring overseas virtual assistants solved the need to fill out the vacancies and accomplished the dream of operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The post 27 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names appeared first on Hearpreneur.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2017

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – Fell in Love. A few years ago I went on a museum date where the lady was REALLY passionate about the museum; she had favorite objects and personal stories that related to them. I hire the best, so we’re all able to have it all.

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

It is incumbent on management to create and sustain an environment that leads to hiring, encourages quality work, rewards effort and accomplishment, treats workers fairly, pays an equitable wage, provides for basic welfare, respects families, supplies adequate work flexibility, and, importantly, celebrates the work itself. Thanks, Bianca!

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 19, 2015

No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each entrepreneur and brand. business #entrepreneur #startup #story #why #ceo #ceoblognation #CEOs #hearpreneur. As the son of entrepreneurs, it’s in my blood to create a business for myself. Start our FREE Business Blogging Course!

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Lean Business Tips: Hiring Contractors for Fun and Profit(ability) – [link]. If, Why, and How Founders Should Hire a “Professional” CEO | Reid Hoffman - [link]. Are You Doing Your #1 Job as an Entrepreneur - [link]. Chicago’s Exploding Tech Startup Scene: Second to None – [link]. Quora - [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 10, 2014

Growth versus capital efficiency (good read for entrepreneurs) – crowdspring.co/1bLmEhW. An awesome overview of the Chicago tech scene – crowdspring.co/1krnniz. Amazon’s Current Employees Raise the Bar for New Hires – crowdspring.co/1fduDMI. New research casts doubts on the benefits of open offices.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 16, 2012

Women (Entrepreneurs) Who Go Their Own Way – [link]. A Start-Up Ecosystem Forms in Chicago – [link]. Hiring of Kevin Rose by Google sends all the wrong signals to Silicon Valley – [link]. 5 New Spots for Chicago Tech Entrepreneurs – [link]. Why I left Google – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 11, 2014

The image above shows a typical rush hour in Chicago in 1909. Why the Best Entrepreneurs and Creators are Humble | The Next Web - crowdspring.co/1e9b5t3. Here’s Why You’re Not Hiring the Best and the Brightest - crowdspring.co/1lLnBBm. 5 Lies That Come Out of Entrepreneurs’ Mouths | by Gene Marks - crowdspring.co/1g18f4s.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 25, 2013

Does It Pay to Become an Entrepreneur? 4 Tips for Overcoming the Top Challenge Young Entrepreneurs Face – [link]. The difference between being a founder and a hired CEO – [link]. Chicago venture picture better than U.S. “How to Get Hired When You Are Just Starting Out” – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

The image on the left is “The Bean&# in Chicago – photographed in HDR. Men and Women Entrepreneurs: Not That Different – [link]. Startup Sales – Why Hiring Seasoned Sales Reps May Not Work – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week! image credit: papalars.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 28, 2013

Hire People Who Make Things Happen (get rid of the rest) – [link]. Hire People Who Make Things Happen (get rid of the rest) – [link]. Chicago startups connecting with big local companies, entrepreneurs and corporations | by Wailin Wong – [link]. How To Apologize Online – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 26, 2011

How to Hire in Chicago – [link]. Entrepreneurs Unpluggd: Puts the Emphasis on Chicago Entrepreneurs’ Stories – [link]. How Chicago’s clout culture stifles innovation – [link]. Best Practices and Tips for Restaurant Web Design – [link]. It’s a great one – [link].

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2017

10 – Obsessed with Entrepreneurs & Music. I am obsessed with entrepreneurs. I found myself meeting with several entrepreneurs a week to offer ideas and help them define their brands. I would joke that I was a music groupie and then I turned into an “entrepreneur” groupie. Image Credit: Carey Balogh.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Seven Ways to Incorporate Crowdsourcing Into Your Business (from Entrepreneur) – [link]. You’re Not an Entrepreneur – [link]. You’re Not an Entrepreneur – [link]. Entrepreneurs should focus on financial models, not detailed biz plans – [link]. Ten Crowdsourcing Trends for 2011 – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 3, 2010

Designers: How to Search For, Hire, and Work With a Web-Developer – [link]. Another excellent video post by @bcopple about startup activity in Chicago – [link]. These posts and videos are about design, startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more!

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Persistence Is Golden: How To Hire Great People – [link]. Persistence Is Golden: How To Hire Great People – [link]. Chicago startup @SpotHero wins app contest in quest to make finding a parking spot easy – [link]. Names are important – [link] | 10 tips on naming – [link]. – [link].

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2015

No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each entrepreneur and brand. I sought out the skills I was lacking in corporate America so I could have the freedom I was looking for as an entrepreneur running my own business. My journey as an entrepreneur began at N.C. Tell Your Business Story! .

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 18, 2013

VC funding in Chicago is down more than 40% – [link]. Linkedin Founder Reid Hoffman’s Advice for Entrepreneurs | KISSmetrics Blog – [link]. What Western And Chinese Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Each Other | Forbes [link]. Through the Looking Glass: Hiring Sales People – [link].

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or veteran SMB owner, chances are you’re aiming to better publicize your message to a given target audience. But maybe you’re not ready to hire an expensive creative agency—maybe it’s not in your budget or you’ve had bad experiences in the past. And, it doesn’t involve a monthly retainer.

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blog.expensify.com

APRIL 24, 2012

Update: The end is near, Expensify is hiring a.NET programmer! As you might know, we’re hiring the best programmers in the world. If you are a startup looking to hire really excellent people, take notice of.NET on a resume, and ask why it’s there. Expensify Blog. Expense Reports That Don't Suck. Sjoerd Franken.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 22, 2012

5 Trick Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Answer Before Asking For Money – [link]. How To Make A Splash In A Sea Of Startups: Tips From Chicago’s Top Accelerator and VC – [link]. The Key to Startup Hiring: Build a Magnet – [link]. – [link]. Do Patents Really Matter To Startups? – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Small Business and Startup Tips: Hire and be Human | crowdSPRING Blog – [link]. If, When, And How To Avoid Hiring A CEO | TechCrunch – [link]. The Tech Scene in Chicago is Blooming – [link]. How To Hire Hackers: A Realistic Guide For Startups | OnStartups – [link]. Vlaskovits – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 30, 2012

Bill Gates: We need crazy energy entrepreneurs – [link]. Do you really need a full-time hire for that? How Chicago Is Beating Silicon Valley At The Patent Game – [link]. Why Youth Has An Advantage In Innovation & Why You Want To Be A Learn-It-All – [link]. Never Make Counter-Offers – [link].

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