Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2012

There is also more going on in every location, so this personal need and super sensitivity to the local community has spawned a new breed of Internet startups, called “hyperlocal.” Foursquare is good example of a modern hyperlocal site, which describes itself as “50% friend-finder, 30% social city guide, 20% nightlife game.”

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

” As the managing editor of Bplans, I’ve had the good fortune to learn about business via the content we share; through interviews with LivePlan customers and other business owners; and thanks to brilliant, informal coaching from people like Tim Berry, Noah Parsons, and the rest of the executive leadership team at Palo Alto Software.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2010

There is also more going on in every location, so this personal need and super sensitivity to the local community is spawning a new breed of startups. Foursquare is good example of a hyperlocal site, which describes itself as “50% friend-finder, 30% social city guide, 20% nightlife game.” This is not just a fad. Marty Zwilling.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

MAY 10, 2010

A sizable percentage of Capital Factory startup submissions take the form of the "marketplace." In fact, 3 of the 10 selected companies from the past two years has followed this business model. Or a flat "finders fee" per lead? Or a commission on leads which convert to sales? Maybe it's the "go big or go home" mentality?

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Scott Edward Walker

JUNE 23, 2011

Introduction I love working with startups – and trying to protect founders and watch their backs. As I discussed in my recent post “ How To Hire a Superstar Engineer for Your Startup ,” startups may not give employees “sweat equity” in lieu of any ongoing cash payment/salary; nor may startups defer wages and other compensation.

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Brandanew

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

So if you’re an entrepreneur driving your personal brand , a Startup or an author promoting your book, today I’ll go through some ridiculously simple ways to maximize your online presence! WordStream offers an effective and free keyword niche finder , that you can start with right away. Let’s get started on this one.

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Brandanew

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

These could range from Twitter lists, to niche communities, Klout, LinkedIn pro finder and others. About Guest Author: Shane Barker is a digital marketing consultant that specializes in sales funnels, targeted traffic and website conversions. Start out with a proper goal in mind and also define right metrics that you will track.

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Up and Running

MAY 14, 2015

Small Business Administration (SBA) are attractive for business owners because they offer a range of loan sizes, long repayment terms, and most importantly, low interest rates. See Also Bplans Small Business Loan Finder. Many businesses that want SBA loans get turned away by banks for one reason or another.

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Up and Running

JULY 29, 2015

These sites function a lot like the sites listed above, but investors get equity in your startup. Crowdfunder is another crowdfunding option, but this site is geared more toward entrepreneurial startups. It has a history of working with businesses and has some high-dollar deals under its belt. Crowdfunder. Amber Grant for Women.

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Scott Edward Walker

MARCH 1, 2012

House of Representatives voted 407-17 to pass the “Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act,” a crowdfunding bill which permits startups to offer and sell securities via crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter or social networking sites like Facebook. May Startups Raise Funds via Crowdfunding? — investing in startups!

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Startup Company Lawyer

MAY 26, 2012

Below is an article that I wrote for Business Law Today, a publication for the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section. President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (known as the JOBS Act) into law on April 5, 2012. Crowdfunding Prior to the JOBS Act.

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