The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Running a small business is no small feat, especially when life throws a curveball like an unexpected accident or other business owner safety risks that stop you from working. For small business owners, the stakes are personal and the financial impact immediate.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 26, 2022

Business owners are optimistic that 2022 will see better days, especially with the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines. The new normal might see a return of business and provide better opportunities for people to explore. Here's what entrepreneurs predict for business in 2022. #1- 1- Use of real-time payments.

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Growing a small business is no easy feat. There’s no denying that running a small business is hard work. From managing finances and employees to keep up with the latest industry trends , there are many moving parts to juggle. Many small businesses try to be everything to everyone. Get reading!

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

As tax filing season approaches, small business owners start to panic. Small business tax planning is a crucial task to get right from the beginning. Every business must pay a certain percentage of gross income as tax to the state government. Does your business provide health insurance?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

A critical stage for most first-time entrepreneurs is getting their idea developed into at least a prototype to validate their technology. This process costs money, which professional investors are not willing to contribute, since their interest is in scaling a proven product and business model into a growth business.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 1, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs to share how they will prepare for the bad economy and here is what they have to say. #1- Our teams and employees are our biggest support during an economic downturn. Tighten up your business by focusing on team wellness and feedback before the recession hits. Your employees are smart.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 6, 2021

But let’s look at this through the eyes of small businesses. Outside of government, companies with less than $7 million in sales and fewer than 500 employees are widely considered small businesses by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 13, 2022

Here’s the list of industries with the most optimistic future as suggested by entrepreneurs. #1- Facts, not feelings, are the fuel that keeps businesses moving forward. Entrepreneurs who can spur innovation and offer solutions to these long-standing problems will have an edge over others and be a part of a fast-growing industry.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 17, 2020

Here’s the list of industries with the most optimist future as suggested by entrepreneurs. #1- The sustainability industry is one that is set to keep growing, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and workers alike. Governments around the world are adopting Digital Infrastructure for growth. 1- Sustainability. 2-Technology.

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business Tips: 5 More Great Online Tools (Have I Mentioned These Before?) – crowdspring.co/1y6EixS. The video above is from Megan MacKay. Nicely done, Megan.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

The truth is, you want to be your own boss and to own your own business. But the risks involved in becoming an entrepreneur, you think, are just too great. You don’t have to gamble any of those things in order to start your own business. The solution is to become a part-time entrepreneur. And that is where you’re wrong.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 24, 2020

Every waking day, we are having tremendous changes in regulations and technology which greatly affects the way businesses operate. Some entrepreneurs will say the future is definitely bright and the number of entrepreneurs will increase but others argue these changes are meant to work against budding or would-be entrepreneurs.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

I have written occasionally about legislation in Congress and how it impacts small businesses and startups, and three proposed laws have recently caught my attention. Congress makes a lot of noise about the importance of small businesses to our society, but their track record over the past few years has been abysmal, at best.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 22, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Want to Grow Your Business? Get Out of the Way | Entrepreneur – [link]. How a Contest Can Spur Innovation and Grow Your Business | by Daniel Burrus – [link].

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 26, 2021

Here’s the list of industries with the most optimistic future as suggested by entrepreneurs. #1- More enterprises are going to invest in cybersecurity especially with more employees opting for remote or hybrid work. 2- Federal government contracting. 1- Cybersecurity. Photo Credit: Wayne Connors. Photo Credit: Jennifer L Schaus.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2019

So you have a great business idea, you’ve done your research and due diligence, you know your market and you are good at what you do. Many small business owners and entrepreneurs begin their first foray into self employment neglecting some of the most crucial aspects of running a business. What could go wrong?

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 13, 2021

Running a business successfully encompasses learning from mistakes that happen along the way which in the end, helps your business to be more strategic and to get back on track. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the tough lessons they have learned in 2020. #1- 1- Balance is key. Photo Credit: Bonnie Kuhl.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 3, 2020

Small business owners work hard to keep their businesses churning profits, but unfortunately, a large majority of business owners are woefully underprepared for retirement. The most popular plan for small business owners to retire is the sale of their business to fund their retirement.

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Up and Running

JULY 5, 2021

Most small businesses, growing startups , and individual entrepreneurs do not have ready access to legal counsel. In many cases, the quick and easy registration process promised by DIY online service providers is incredibly appealing, especially for applicants just starting out in their business endeavors.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 6, 2013

While these events typically involve larger companies or even governments, all businesses are vulnerable to fraud, theft, or other forms of malice or just plain mischief. Most small businesses assume that it is only larger companies are at risk for security breaches.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. We asked some entrepreneurs what they loved about “being their own boss.”.

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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]. Business Plan vs Business Model – [link]. – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 22, 2010

One scout, Herbie, is the slowest of the hikers and so his speed governs that of the entire group. This is the speed at which a process performs, and is effectively governed by the bottleneck or the slowest operation (as illustrated so nicely by Herbie). The insight? The result? Determine throughput.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 22, 2010

One scout, Herbie, is the slowest of the hikers and so his speed governs that of the entire group. This is the speed at which a process performs, and is effectively governed by the bottleneck or the slowest operation (as illustrated so nicely by Herbie). The insight? The result? Determine throughput.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 10, 2017

by Quint Studer, founder of Studer Community Institute and author of “ Results That Last: Hardwiring Behaviors That Will Take Your Company to the Top “ No doubt about it: Small businesses are leading the way to revitalize America. Small business success has been essential to Pensacola’s growth.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 1, 2018

Preparing financially for retirement can be complicated for anyone, but for small business owners the process often poses even more challenges. Teachers, police officers, firefighters and other government employees generally receive a pension. Your business pays no taxes on annual earnings, as it grows tax-deferred.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 6, 2020

One of the challenges that many small businesses and startups encounter is seeking sufficient funds to allow the venture to grow and thrive. While it is typical for businesses, whether small or large, to encounter monetary challenges once in a while, startups and small businesses may find it more challenging to bounce back from these.

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Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Yes, there are Lean Startups even in the United States federal government. For my take on how this is possible, you can see my previous post on Lean Government here. If you'd like to try your hand at being an entrepreneur inside one of the world's largest bureaucracies, you can apply right here starting today.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2019

I’ve worked with hundreds of leaders — in hospitals, on baseball fields, in government offices, in hotels, stores, and restaurants — and have seen that organizations that focus on these two qualities tend to be strong, innovative, and profitable. Talk to your boss, to other leaders, to employees, to friends and family members.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

If you are self employed with no employees you may have had to close down your business until the pandemic slows. You are likely unable to collect unemployment but are still responsible for business upkeep. Fortunately, self employed workers with no employees are still eligible for PPP loans. What Do You Need?

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Small business sentiment on the economy this year remains skeptical, according to a new survey of 600 small businesses by Alibaba.com , Vendio and Auctiva. 92-percent of those surveyed have 1 to 5 employees, with 82-percent having revenues of %50,000 or under in 2012. Issues affecting small businesses in 2013.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

This means securing the funding, business premises, building your business presence online and hiring the perfect human resources. Around 62 percent of small businesses have no staff while 28 percent employ 1-5 employees. Choosing The Right Employee: Part-Time, Full Time Or Contract?

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Up and Running

MAY 21, 2015

Government information. Federal, state and local government reports. Small Business Administration – SBA. Small Business Development Center – SBDC. The industry-specific (based on SIC code) reports tell you how many companies there are, average sales, and employees. Trade associations.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

This is the most complete guide online on how to start a business in 2019. You should know that about two-thirds of businesses with employees survive 2 years and about half survive only five years. Businesses that survive and thrive have an unfair advantage. What is the maximum figure I can safely spend on this business?

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 7, 2021

Right from the costs, several openings to creating an experience to retain your best employees, everything is important. If you look at the market, right now — there’s a huge opportunity for start-ups to showcase that they can offer a lot more than just paychecks to their employees. Recruitment remains powerful, always.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 3, 2014

Every small business that has some success inevitably deals with various growing pains. There is an initial period of time when owners of startup businesses wear many hats as salesperson, accountant, researcher etc. – all necessary to run the business.

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Up and Running

MARCH 9, 2016

Whether opening a new business or expanding an existing one, when evaluating new markets, many entrepreneurs ask themselves several questions: Is there a demand for my product or service in the area? Will I be able to adequately staff my business in the local market? Does the city promote and support small businesses?

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