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Startup Accelerator The Brandery Opens Applications For 2013

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The Brandery provides each company with $20,000 in seed money, training sessions with other entrepreneurs and industry experts, and networking with more than 60 mentors who work with startups to provide insights and help grow each idea into an investable, scalable product.

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The Legal Side of Entrepreneurship

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This past summer, the Lightspeed Summer Fellowships program invited selected guests to provide aspiring entrepreneurs a perspective into all aspects of starting a new company. The program provides entrepreneurs the resources and mentoring they need to build their companies and develop their skills.

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4 Best Websites To Apply For Accelerators And Incubators

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In recent years, startup accelerators and startup incubators have become the place of choice for any budding entrepreneurs to be the next unicorn. Incubators, on the other hand, are focused on building the entrepreneurship foundation of first-time entrepreneurs. Europe, Asia and South America.

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6 Tips To Tell Your Story Effectively

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Smart entrepreneurs are rushing to humanize their websites, marketing outreach and presentations with inspirational stories of the creation, challenges and success of their companies. Did the seed money really come from tips you made as a waiter, or did it have something to do with that gift your parents gave you?

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5 Unusual Ways To Fund A Business Without Going Into Debt

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Although many entrepreneurs are tempted to take out a loan to fund their project, this usually isn’t a good idea since it can take years for a new business to become profitable. Recently, many crowdfunding sites have been popping up and offering entrepreneurs a way to raise funds for their businesses. Turn to Crowdfunding.

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3 Reasons To Seek Only What You Need During The Funding Process

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For new or young entrepreneurs, understanding the realities of the startup world often comes as a shock. Some entrepreneurs will choose to bootstrap their venture the best they can, while others will turn to trendier options such as crowd funding or a startup accelerator to get off the ground. By Paul Jackson, founder of Worthworm.

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6 Ways To Make Your Startup More Attractive To Investors — Even With A Criminal History

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If you knew entrepreneur Marquis Hayes 10 years ago, you would barely recognize him today. But he chose to move forward with a positive attitude, raise seed money for his company, and network his way to a profitable future. by Catherine Hoke, founder and CEO of Defy Ventures. How to Position Yourself for Funding.