Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2019

Unfortunately, even today, building a good product doesn’t guarantee you a business. Most entrepreneurs realize and budget for the additional costs of incorporating a business, marketing, equipment costs, and manufacturing. These are just a few of the expenses that will sneak up on you as an entrepreneur.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Unnecessary business spending doesn’t only take the form of trendy marketing gimmicks, excessive travel expenses, and outrageous client-nurturing projects. It may sound counterintuitive, but in an attempt to save money and keep their company afloat, many entrepreneurs have actually ended up misspending their funds. Think about it.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 25, 2019

With around 8,000 small enterprises with staff (between 1-19 employees) established each year, small businesses account for 97 percent of all enterprises in this country. With only half of all small businesses surviving beyond five years, business owners face some serious challenges when venturing out on their own.

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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

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

This workplace phenomenon could spell further trouble for businesses. As an entrepreneur myself, I’m already focused on what I’m passionate about and building a business, Quiet Quitting is not something in my mindset. Entrepreneurs often get their ideas from trying to optimize and finesse the systems they are working in.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 4, 2021

No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and brand. We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Express thoughtfulness and kindness. 3- I’ve always been an entrepreneur. For me, I’ve always been an entrepreneur at heart.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 27, 2013

We write often about ways small business can reduce expense, increase productivity, and operate more efficiently through a lean approach to marketing, technology, and operations. Today I want to write briefly about a strategy we have used to very good effect when hiring new workers: outsource. Reduce, reduce, reduce.

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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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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- However, laying off the most recent hires can erase a company's progress toward change and diversity. 10,000 for keeping up with salaries and rental payments. 1- Make a budget. Photo Credit: Abdul Saboor.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 17, 2011

Just like our larger brethren in the Fortune 100, lots of small businesses have training programs for their workers: lectures, classes, role-playing exercises, and motivational speaker sessions. The question is, “What is right for my business?&# Formal training. On-the-job training.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 19, 2022

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the pivot they are making as a result of the pandemic and here are the responses: #1- Social media marketing. We had to make the difficult decision to cut down on staff and this allowed us to hire workers at lower rates. 19- Small businesses automation.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 20, 2023

What’s more, a survey by the NFIB Research Foundation of small business owners reported 44% of respondents said they currently had little to no qualified applicants for open jobs. While many workers are quitting their jobs, a lot of them are getting re-hired, as indications of the U.S.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

We hear all the time about the importance of hiring the right people and the expanding universe of advice can be overwhelming; hire slow and fire fast, only hire the “right&# candidate; ask probing questions; check all references; blah blah blah. So to start, here’s why hiring sucks: 1.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 14, 2024

How to Hire a Fractional CMO: The Smart Way to Scale written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Are you looking at your business goals and feeling your marketing strategy just isn’t cutting it? This is where hiring a fractional CMO can make a significant difference. When should I hire a fractional CMO?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2014

Sponsored by VISA Business Running a small business as an entrepreneur is a never-ending challenge of new products, customers, competitors, and an unpredictable economy. Too many entrepreneurs never find the time to reflect on the positives of their lifestyle, or even take a break. High level of excitement.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. So, you’re a small or medium-sized business, and you want to build a Facebook, mobile or web app.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 19, 2013

And too many entrepreneurs don’t just wander into Cheapskateville — they set up shop there. Yes, some low-skill positions can be filled by just about anyone and shouldn’t come with a high salary. Too many small business owners do bookkeeping in-house. It’s happened to me and to many other small business owners.

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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. Start with an industry competitive base salary. Photo by Husna Miskandar on Unsplash.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Luckily for today’s cash-strapped entrepreneurs, Intuit QuickBooks has created a new, free tool that answers so many questions asked in those first few months of launching a business. With Intuit QuickBooks’ new online resource, entrepreneurs will be guided through the key areas needed to set up a business and actually get it running.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

What is the maximum figure I can safely spend on this business? What are my expectations of being an entrepreneur? You’ll also want to consider what specific niche is right for your business. Write a business plan. Although a business plan isn’t mandatory, it can help you to crystallize your ideas.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 10, 2018

Thus, as with many other expensive aspects of starting a business, many entrepreneurs like you are turning to software. Lawyers have existed for centuries, and they command high salaries due to the intricacy of their work — so is it really possible to replace them with a few lines of code? The Real Legal Solutions for Startups.

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Up and Running

APRIL 29, 2021

It can be tough for entrepreneurs to attract and retain high-quality employees in the early stages. If they hope to hire a stellar workforce, they need to sweeten the proverbial pot with employee benefits. Entrepreneurs typically struggle to manage startup costs and anything more than the basic requirements of employee compensation.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2014

By Hunter Hoffmann, Head of US Communications at Hiscox Small Business Insurance. At some point in their journey, most entrepreneurs will reach a tipping point where they need to grow from a one-person shop into a small business with extra help on board to really expand and reach their goals.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

How to Attract and Hire the Best Talent written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. She is the founder of Tap the Potential and the author of the How to Hire the Best series. In this episode, Dr. Starling focuses on the hiring process. How to structure salary in a way that attracts A Players. Assessment.

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Transformify

MARCH 23, 2020

Years ago, when we founded Transformify , all-remote companies were rare and remote jobs were ‘’reserved’’ for digital nomads who could afford the luxury to work and travel as their online businesses were location independent. However, the salaries are spent locally, thus revitalizing the local communities.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

My mom was an entrepreneur – she was kind of my inspiration for entrepreneurship. You know, there were a number of small businesses in San Diego that were producing hard drives and computer assemblies and, you know, a lot of stuff in the IT sector, and I had gone off to meet a bunch of them because I didn’t know if I could get a job.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

Plan Long Term It seems obvious that every company should have a business plan, yet experiencing sudden growth can affect these plans and too many entrepreneurs are eager to leap ahead without considering how it could affect the business. So, how can you avoid the dreaded crash and burn that has plagued so many enterprises?

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Between salary, rent, and every other relatively fixed factor in our financial lives, feeling in control over our finances can feel impossible. We regularly share our favorite posts on entrepreneurship, small business, marketing, logo design , web design , startups, leadership, social media, marketing, economics and other interesting stuff!

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 19, 2014

What recent Supreme Court decision could affect your manufacturing business? From a summit on media in the Middle East to a huge new funding opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs in Nigeria, here are fascinating business news stories from the U.S. and around the world. The world of work.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

What is the maximum figure I can safely spend on this business? What are my expectations of being an entrepreneur? You’ll also want to consider what specific niche is right for your photography business. This is true for any business, not just a photography business. Write a business plan. Find a niche.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 13, 2022

But for most entrepreneurs, it’s an overwhelming task. Outsourcing your e-commerce business could help alleviate your burden, giving you more time to focus on what matters: making a profit. Outsourcing your e-commerce business can save you money. Outsourcing your e-commerce business can save you time.

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Up and Running

APRIL 12, 2018

Creating financial forecasts and budgets are not typically how many entrepreneurs envision spending their time, but these tools are incredibly necessary. Your business has specific expenses, or overhead, each month, quarter or year that will always be there. Many entrepreneurs also start out with little, if any, business experience.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 18, 2024

Let's talk about the frustration perhaps that you felt in having a previous business that didn't run without you necessarily to leading you to creating what you do for your life's work now. We want to hear frustration and embarrassment that every entrepreneur goes through. And again, anyway, I had to shut the business down.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and brand. We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – I Have a Dream. I did start my business because I have a dream. I was the first social entrepreneur in the coffee world.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 2, 2017

Today, we’re presenting an interview with Mr. Ali Mayar , the CEO of Platinum Rapid Funding Group , a company that funds small businesses and helps them achieve their goals. In other words, small companies that are cash-strapped or require working capital stand to benefit from their services.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 6, 2012

Last year, I wrote a couple of posts about the process of hiring new employees and what applicants can do to help. Now you have made your choice and that incredibly talented rock star you want to hire wants the job (yes!) Now comes the part that many entrepreneurs dread: negotiating the deal itself. and is excited to start.

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ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

When you bootstrap your startup, you retain full control of the new business. If bootstrapping is right for your small business, the following tips can help you through the process. It takes money – sometimes a lot of money – to start any business. Hire for Attitude. Get Creative With Startup Funds.

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