crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Lean Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses and Startups – [link]. 10 random online resources for Entrepreneurs (2010 version) – [link]. Pennies from Heaven: Chicago Startups’ Experiences with Angel Investors – [link]. Sleepless In Startupville: 23 Questions That Keep Entrepreneurs Up – [link].

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Lean vs. Mean – Small Business and Responsibility – [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]. The link is in the Other section below.

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

I might also mention that she is a budding stand-up comic working the mic at clubs in Chicago and San Francisco. Amanda Werner is a freaking Valedictorian of her college class and helps out around here with marketing and PR. Related posts: Lean Marketing tips: business card as selling tool. Thanks, Bianca! Thanks, Dylan!

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 4, 2023

We are a PR and digital marketing agency specializing in regulated markets, like cannabis and psychedelics. Although company names like Best Plumbers and Chicago Pizza might do well in the marketplace, they are not eligible for trademark protection since they are too generic or geographical in nature. 2- Conventional sounding name.

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JANUARY 12, 2011

The image above is from an outstanding collection of black and white photographs taken by Vivian Maier, a street photographer whose work was discovered at an auction in Chicago. crowdSPRING’s latest small biz newsletter: lean marketing, social media, crowdsourcing & more – [link].

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techcocktail.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

When we see entrepreneurs come up with great ideas (and we see many), we hope that they also remember that while an idea is key, it won’t go anywhere without the right team in place. As entrepreneurs we need to recognize the importance of having a solid support system. Your team does not need to be comprised of jacks-of-all-trades.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 29, 2021

When Clare DeNicola and I decided to start a full-service marketing and PR firm 10 years ago, we knew we didn't want to take the usual agency branding route: put our names on the door. 2 East 8th was the address of the first apartment building that we lived in when we moved to Chicago from our respective small home towns.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 17, 2010

Our sponsors continue to support the conference as well as deserving entrepreneurs. Our sponsors continue to support the conference as well as deserving entrepreneurs. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Customer Development ► June (3) What is a startup? The Lean Startup Intensive is tomorrow at Web 2.0.

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Up and Running

APRIL 1, 2015

With a starting story this incredible, I was sure that the founders would have excellent advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and I was not disappointed. I had the pleasure of speaking with founder David Daneshgar, who shared his advice for entrepreneurs, and the story of BloomNation’s unorthodox beginnings.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Lean Business Tips: Hiring Contractors for Fun and Profit(ability) – [link]. “Empower Your Small Business”, crowdSPRING’s smallbiz newsletter: content marketing, lean biz, more – [link]. Are You Doing Your #1 Job as an Entrepreneur - [link]. Be Vulnerable | Feld Thoughts – [link].

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AUGUST 15, 2013

Do This | Entrepreneur – [link]. Lean Business: Lessons from A-Rod – [link]. Do This | Entrepreneur – [link]. Lean Business: Lessons from A-Rod – [link]. 7 Unlikely Recommendations for Startups & Entrepreneurs - [link]. Do This | Entrepreneur – [link]. Want Loyal Customers?

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

The image on the left is “The Bean&# in Chicago – photographed in HDR. Lean Startup 101 for Developers – [link]. Men and Women Entrepreneurs: Not That Different – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week! image credit: papalars. Beware the Nile perch – [link].

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

Lean Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses and Startups – [link]. Seven Ways to Incorporate Crowdsourcing Into Your Business (from Entrepreneur) – [link]. Lean Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses and Startups – [link]. You’re Not an Entrepreneur – [link]. – [link]. Are they kidding?

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MARCH 28, 2013

Empower Your Small Business – NEW edition: marketing, lean business, paid search, #1 mistake – [link]. Lean Business: Freelancers for ALL My Friends! Lean Business: Freelancers for ALL My Friends! Tech Startup City: G2 Crowd in Chicago | Forbes – [link]. – [link]. – [link].

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MARCH 10, 2010

The 2-Minute Opportunity Checklist for Entrepreneurs – [link]. What Lean Startups are NOT – [link]. Good interview with @andrewmason on Chicago Tonight (WTTW) about @Groupon – [link]. How to Effectively write a tutorial – [link]. 10 Proven Steps to Snag a Guest Post on an A-List Blog – [link].

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Small Business Newsletter: 7 habits of successful entrepreneurs, lean marketing and more – [link]. 7 Habits of Highly Effective and Successful Entrepreneurs – [link]. Success of Crowdfunding Puts Pressure on Entrepreneurs – [link]. How Bad Leadership Spurs Entrepreneurship – [link]. – [link].

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JUNE 28, 2013

Chicago startups connecting with big local companies, entrepreneurs and corporations | by Wailin Wong – [link]. Lean Marketing Tips: Public Speaking – [link]. An Initial Sales Rep Comp Plan to Lower Your Stress Level, Increase Cash, and Make Everyone Money – [link].

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Lean Marketing tips: business card as selling tool – [link]. Spot on post by @msuster on why super pro rata rights are not a good deal for entrepreneurs – [link]. Lean Marketing tips: business card as selling tool – [link]. Lean Marketing tips: business card as selling tool – [link].

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 23, 2011

Strengthening ties between entrepreneurs is one of our most important values. All I ask in return in that you pre-order the Lean Startup Book (on lean.st We struggle with this issue every year, because we strongly encourage everyone who can to participate with their local entrepreneurship community.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 20, 2011

The next couple of days are going to be amazing, as the Lean Startup community converges on San Francisco. As a reminder, the first 200 people to show up will get one of the very first copies of the Lean Startup Book , a pre-publication printed galley. prettylittleceo Scaling Lean Thinking in a Fast-growing Startup Rob Fan.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 30, 2015

EVERY entrepreneur needs to grok this: Job Jumpers Need Not Apply – buff.ly/15UM0ix. An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Taking Over the Family Business crowdspring.co/1ydnwM0. Lean Business: Unleashing the (task) Force | crowdSPRING Blog – crowdspring.co/1tdsoAs. The 5 Pillars of Successful Content Marketing crowdspring.co/1KU32x8.

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APRIL 10, 2015

Lean Marketing: Basic Metrics You Should be Watching. Richard Branson to Entrepreneurs: Shoot for the Moon (But Be Prepared to Crash) bit.ly/1CiN5NR. From Chicago’s 1871: Howard Tullman’s heavily caffeinated life crowdspring.co/1EAvVe5. Snapchat for Small Business: Consider 3 Key Factors crowdspring.co/1xWxtu0.

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market-by-numbers.com

DECEMBER 7, 2009

link] about 1 hour ago from Quora RT @marksbertrand : like lean? [link] @mccannatron #startup please RT about 50 minutes ago from TweetDeck My answer on Quora to: Are there any tech meet-ups in San Diego?

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 22, 2012

Lean Marketing Tips: Blogging to Build Audience and Drive Traffic – [link]. 5 Trick Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Answer Before Asking For Money – [link]. Lean Marketing Tips: Blogging to Build Audience and Drive Traffic – [link]. – [link]. 10 skills the PR pro of 2022 MUST have – [link].

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APRIL 18, 2013

Empower Your Small Business: trust & loyalty, marketing insight, lean business – [link]. VC funding in Chicago is down more than 40% – [link]. Linkedin Founder Reid Hoffman’s Advice for Entrepreneurs | KISSmetrics Blog – [link]. How To Price and Sell Your Startup’s Product – [link].

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MARCH 30, 2012

Lean Marketing Tips: Hyperlocal Marketing Channels – [link]. Bill Gates: We need crazy energy entrepreneurs – [link]. What Every Start-up Should Know about PR – [link]. Lean Marketing Tips: Hyperlocal Marketing Channels – [link]. 4 Code-Free Steps to Launch Your Business Website – [link].

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

10 Things I, As A Developer, Wished More Entrepreneurs Knew – [link]. 7 Habits of Highly Effective and Successful Entrepreneurs – [link]. Chicago magazine writes about the tech scene here at 1871 – [link]. lean Democrat – [link]. Stealth mode” and other f’ing brilliant strategies – [link].

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blog.expensify.com

APRIL 24, 2012

Do you “entrepreneurs” really think a guy or gal that can compile Linux on a bicycle wants to write a secure payment processor on an iPhone, or a Flash app that runs on every browser? I am an entrepreneur and own a start-up, and have hired many coders over the years. And it was slow going to master that. … James.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Hiring for Lean Startups: The First Few Hires – [link]. Solid advice for entrepreneurs – Startups are not a chess game – [link]. Here’s crowdSPRING’s @chrisdetmer playing an original tune at a recent performance in Chicago – [link]. Here’s Why I Think You’re Fine – [link]. Warner Bros.

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