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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

Up and Running

Look honestly at all the pros and cons for this type of business venture. The local Small Business Development Center office is a resource that can assist with the venture feasibility process. What is meant by “company culture” and how is it important to my business? Analyze ways to overcome weaknesses and threats.

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Bigger in Bend – Building a Regional Startup Cluster–part 1 of 3

Steve Blank

Dino and I kept in touch as he moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. Part 1: Bend, Oregon Ecosystem and Entrepreneurs. Bend, Oregon is an ideal case study because of its size, location and entrepreneurial characteristics. Part 2: Early-stage Regional Venture Funds.

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It’s Not All Progress in the World of Business—Although We’re Making Strides

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Certainly an interesting concept to mull over, and one that would potentially affect small businesses in a variety of ways. The Oregon Ducks’ coaches earn huge bonuses. The Oregon Ducks football team has excelled this season. This stagnates innovation, which hurts everyone.

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What’s an SBDC and Why You Want to Know

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And I’ve been meaning to post about the national SBDC program ever since. Good Clean Love is one of several good local companies that have been through our SBDC’s business management program. That stands for Small Business Development Center. company that won our angel investment contest. for $49-$99.

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How to Choose a Business Location

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Is your area business friendly? Do you have access to an engaged community that is eager to help? Do you qualify for any government economic programs or incentives? Legal considerations: Can you legally conduct your business in this area? Zoning map of Eugene, Oregon. Is safety very important? Balance them out.

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An Introduction to Entrepreneurship

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Designed for entrepreneurs who are either starting a new business or growing an existing one, Palo Alto Software’s Start, Run & Grow Your Business: An Introduction to Entrepreneurship course is currently being taught at colleges and universities around the country. The corporate sponsor for the class was Citibank.

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How I Started a Gluten-Free Cookie Company: With Josh Fegles of Jude’s Foods

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” That’s what got me connected with Oregon State University’s Food Innovation Center and Portland Community College’s Small Business Development Center. I also went through an organization called the Food Innovation Center that’s an extension of Oregon State University.

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