Women Entrepreneurs Can

MARCH 15, 2019

If you’re a freelancer , you’ll likely know what it’s like to find yourself in a feast or famine cycle, where you’re either swamped with work or looking everywhere for it. But just because many people find themselves in this cycle, doesn’t mean it has to be this way. You can grow a successful freelance business, where you’ll no longer need to worry about where the next contract or paycheck is coming from.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 12, 2019

Transcript of How Small Businesses Can Compete in the Online Marketplace written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Back to Podcast. Transcript. This transcript is sponsored by our transcript partner – Rev – Get $10 off your first order. John Jantsch: This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by Klaviyo.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 15, 2019

It takes an effective team to attract and serve a community in business these days. With real-time online reviews and feedback via the Internet, and instant relationships via social media, a voice from the top that is inconsistent with what is heard from the firing line defines a dysfunctional and noncompetitive company for today’s customer. Thus team makeup is the critical success factor.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 15, 2019

by Bart McDonough , CEO and founder of Agio, and author of “ Cyber Smart: Five Habits to Protect Your Family, Money, and Identity from Cyber Criminals “ William and Nancy Skog had cherry-picked an impeccable, perfect, river-front residence in Wilmington, Illinois. Exhilarated by the thought of moving into their dream home, the Skogs could practically see their new lives — watching the tranquil riverboats cruise by and listening to the water birds sing.

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Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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deal architect

MARCH 13, 2019

The book is available for advance purchase on Amazon here. I am sending out media review copies this week. Over the next few weeks, as I do with all my books, I will share about 5% of the 400 pages.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 15, 2019

Each business has a story. No matter if the business is a Goliath like Wal-Mart, or a local business owned by a couple or family, the business has roots in an idea. For each business owner, the story of their journey can range from monetary needs or the passion for a unique project. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same. No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and brand.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 11, 2019

Nowadays, businesses of all sizes need to adapt to new marketing channels, invest in the best technologies, and attempt to compete on a global stage. As a result, it is almost impossible for a CEO or an employee to become an expert in every area of business. Unfortunately, this could lead to a business owner failing to prepare for various obstacles that might come their way.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 13, 2019

Many are familiar with the digital darlings that market directly to consumers—Warby Parker, Away, Allbirds, etc. But the B2B ecommerce market is growing exponentially , estimated to reach $1.2 trillion in transactions by 2021. Ecommerce sales are growing for traditional B2B businesses as well as direct-to-consumer brands, which are opening wholesale sides to get a slice of the growing B2B ecommerce pie.

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Up and Running

MARCH 12, 2019

We live in an era when technology permeates every aspect of our lives. Amazon and app-based services have changed our shopping habits, strangers control our hospitality experiences, and human connection takes place online as often, or possibly even more often, than it does in person. Our commercial marketplace is ripe for innovation, and if you’re building a business right now, you’re probably thinking about how to streamline or disrupt an industry that’s been stagnant—just doing business as usu

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

In an effort to support startups looking for capital and mentorship, The Startup Magazine is supporting American Electric Power in the launch of its IlluminationLAB global innovation program for technology entrepreneurs. We encourage all startups to consider applying to this rewarding startup accelerator. Corporate accelerators are one of the best ways for startups to access capital, advice, and markets.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 11, 2019

While it’s never been easier to launch a new business venture, there remain some inherent risks. Some of those risks are the same issues that have faced entrepreneurs for centuries, but there are new threats that are unique to the digital age. Cybercrime is a very real issue, and business of all sizes and sectors are potential victims. Launching a startup means wearing many hats, but protecting your business idea from day one should be a priority.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 11, 2019

Is your business struggling to grow? Is your brand failing to get traction? There’s a good chance that these two factors are related. And, that means it’s time to review your brand. Your brand is an essential part of your business. Today’s consumers are bombarded with communication from every direction. It can feel impossible to make a decision when you’re gridlocked by so many choices.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 14, 2019

Image consulting field has grown over the years due to it’s impact in changing appearances for the better. Joshua Davis is the owner and CEO of a six-figure image consulting company in Atlanta. He has worked with dozens of Tier 1 companies including Coca Cola and IBM to help make sure their executives are dressed to impress. He started his business out of his college dorm room — renting high-end pieces to his friends for dates and new job interviews.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 12, 2019

How Small Businesses Can Compete in the Online Marketplace written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Dan Breeden. Podcast Transcript. Today’s guest on the podcast is Dan Breeden, senior manager of strategic alliances for Yahoo Small Business. Breeden and the team at Yahoo Small Business have been helping entrepreneurs establish their presence and compete in the crowded online marketplace for 20 years.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2019

Photo by Juliette F on Unsplash Networking is a critical part of relationship building and there is no event more valuable to building relationships than the proverbial “breaking of bread” with people. I personally run many group lunches & dinners and I attend even more so I’ve developed a set of tips I often pass along in how to make these the most effective they can be.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2019

If you are an entrepreneur these days, or trying to grow an existing business, everyone is telling you that you need to use social media. There are many ‘experts’ out there telling you how to do it, or even offering their services. But very few are talking about how to measure your results and return on investment (ROI), and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment.

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deal architect

MARCH 11, 2019

I want to be respectful of the NDAs SAP requested during the recent analyst summit but wanted to share early thoughts that crossed my mind as we were introduced to SAP’s new acquisition. We saw keynotes at the Qualtrics X4.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

MARCH 11, 2019

Customer service and support have become very important for business success. Nowadays, consumers would rather do business with companies that provide exceptional customer service than companies with good product quality. As a matter of fact, consumers are willing to pay 16% more to get a better service. With that in mind, customer service has become an integral factor for not just business success but the business reputation as well.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 13, 2019

In today’s competitive world of digital marketing one of the most sought after strategic goals is to achieve an organic high ranking on a search engines like Google. Doing so takes loads of hard work and know-how as well as extensive knowledge of how websites work. It can be a daunting process. Fortunately there’s an easy way to increase your web traffic and get a high search engine ranking.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2019

If you want people to invest in your idea, then my best advice is first write a business plan, and keep it simple. Don't confuse your business plan with a doctoral thesis or the back of a napkin. Keep the wording and formatting straightforward, and keep the plan short. For minimum content, see my original article “ These 10 Key Elements Make a Business Plan Fundable.

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deal architect

MARCH 12, 2019

Congrats to Marc Benioff and team for twenty glorious years. $1 billion in annual revenues by end of first decade, $ 16 billion forecast bt the end of the second - what a rocket ship! He is also one heck.

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Feld Thoughts

MARCH 10, 2019

We are running the Venture Deals Online Course again. Registration is now open and it runs from April 7, 2019 – May 31, 2019. It’s produced by Kauffman Fellows Academy and Techstars. We’ve run the course four times now and have had over 15,000 people take it. Both Jason and I make several guest appearances (online) and I always get lots of email (and try to respond to all of them) with questions during the course.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 14, 2019

by Scott Cramer, President of Go Solar Group. Many companies want to create a healthy work environment. The beauty of creating a green workplace, however, is that it promotes long term health. There are many ways in which you can create a greener work environment. Which steps that are best for you depend on your goals and budget. Reduce Paper Waste.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2019

When I started mentoring entrepreneurs and startups a few years ago, I anticipated that I would get mostly tough technical questions, but instead I more often hear things like “Where do I start?” I find that the basics are actually the hardest to answer, just like your parents found out when they first tried to fill you in on the “facts of life” a long time ago.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 11, 2019

People who say Austin is the “next Silicon Valley” have obviously never been to Miami. Miami has its tropical climate, world-class art scene, and ample business crowd, technology companies have found a new home-sweet-home, leaving locals wondering what took so long? Perhaps still best known for the bright colors, sandy beaches, and Art Deco made […].

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YFS Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

Cash flow management is essential to business growth. If cash flow is an obstacle for your small business, here are four invoicing tips to help improve it.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 15, 2019

When you first start out with your business venture, there are many challenges you will have to overcome. Finances can be one of the major challenges for many start-ups. The other is the stiff level of competition that is present in every industry. In order to compete with established rivals, effective marketing is vital. A big part of every marketing strategy these days has to be digital marketing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2019

Brands are people first. Customers are people too, so customers tend to take their relationship with a brand personally. Thus it’s not a surprise that people love their favorite smartphone brand, cringe when you mention their cable company, or even hate the mention of a particular bank. Startups, as well as every existing business, need to realize that this brand perception is becoming more and more driven by their relationships with customers, as well as feedback from other customer brand relat

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SiliconHills

MARCH 12, 2019

By LAURA LOREK, Publisher of Silicon Hills News Austin-based ICON on Monday unveiled its new “Vulcan II” 3D printer that can print up to a 2,000 square foot house quickly at half the cost. “It’s four times as big, it’s twice as fast, and it’s going to start shipping to customers next month,” said Jason […]. The post ICON Unveils a New Large Scale 3D Printer to Build Affordable Homes appeared first on SiliconHills.

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Feld Thoughts

MARCH 15, 2019

If you are looking for something powerful, creative, provocative, and beautifully done, go look at True Blue by Eliot Peper and team. In 2017, I wrote a post titled A Clever Short Story About Discrimination about the short story that Eliot had written. It was an idea that David Cohen had. He shared it with Eliot, who then wrote the short story. David then funded a project for Eliot to turn it into an “internet public art project.” Eliot describes how they made True Blue.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 12, 2019

If you are a young entrepreneur with a great idea for a new business venture, you need to make sure you plan ahead to get your business off the ground. These days, more and more young people are branching out on their own rather than getting regular 9-5 jobs. This is a great option for those who want an exciting and rewarding future. One of the key things you need to consider when starting a venture is how you will market your new business.

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David Cohen

MARCH 10, 2019

A few years ago while sitting on a barstool in Boulder, I was chatting with my friend Eliot Peper. Eliot is a terrific author, and has written many great books circling around entrepreneurship with some of it set in Boulder. That day, I was sharing a thought about a story I had in my head. I was secretly hoping he might think it was interesting and write a book about it.

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SiliconHills

MARCH 9, 2019

By LAURA LOREK, Publisher of Silicon Hills News Self-driving cars are the future, but there is still some uncertainty on how long it will take to get there and what that future looks like. That’s the conclusion from a panel discussion at South by Southwest Saturday morning. Hundreds of people showed up for the 9:30 […]. The post Robots Behind the Wheel: Self Driving Cars are Inevitable appeared first on SiliconHills.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 11, 2019

An important contributor to the startup ecosystem is the CDFI. CDFI, or Community Development Financial Institution, is a financial institution dedicated to lending to those who are considered to be in the lower economic demographics. These organizations target small businesses, non-profit organizations, affordable housing among other areas that can help the poor improve their lives.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 14, 2019

Mistakes are a part of life: we all make them. Some mistakes have very little effect while others have grave effects. In the wake of rapid advancements in the technological frontier, mistakes in the management of the IT infrastructure have far-reaching effects on a company. In the world of IT where the stakes are high, the fallouts from mishaps in IT management can easily lead to retrenchment and even the folding up of companies.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 14, 2019

Some VCs peel off of other funds to start their own and they have the benefit of a track record from their previous firm to show. Obviously, that’s ideal, but that’s not where everyone starts. If you’re lacking for track record as a firm, here’s three exercises you should walk through to help turn your pitch and due diligence meetings from guesswork into something more substantive.

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