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Innovation at Argonne National Laboratory Incubator

The Startup Magazine

CRI is different from other incubators because it allows innovators/entrepreneurs to immerse inside a national laboratory, working alongside world-renowned scientists and engineers with whom they can share their ideas. The post Innovation at Argonne National Laboratory Incubator appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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What’s the Difference Between a Small Business Venture and a Startup?

Up and Running

So, when I hear people use the word ‘startup’ in association with a small businesses – say a restaurant, cafe, hair salon or dental practice – my mind balks. The Small Business Association sums it up best: “In the world of business, the word “startup” goes beyond a company just getting off the ground.

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Boost Your New Venture By Teaming With An Incubator

Startup Professionals Musings

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. A few are still trying to make a profitable business out of nurturing startups, but it’s a challenge to make money when your customer startups don’t have many resources to give.

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Q&A with Business Incubator Co-founder Joe Maruschak

Up and Running

A business in its early stages can often use a leg up, whether in the form of wise words from a mentor or an introduction to a strategic partner. This is where incubators come in. Incubators were designed to fill the gap between knowledge and connections. Incubators provide that very important sense of community.

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How To Identify New Venture Assistance Organizations

Startup Professionals Musings

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. A few are still trying to make a profitable business out of nurturing startups, but it’s a challenge to make money when your customer startups don’t have many resources to give.

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Will A Business Incubator Help Hatch Your Startup?

Startup Professionals Musings

One of the reasons that now is the time to be an entrepreneur is the explosion of startup assistance organizations, usually called incubators or accelerators. Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy.

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10 Creativity Mistakes Jeopardize Long-Term Survival

Startup Professionals Musings

Success in any business these days requires a constant flow of new and innovative solutions, to keep up with changes in the market, competition, and to attract new customers. Yet in my role as a small business advisor, I still see a singular focus on achieving repeatable processes and “cookie-cutter” manufacturing.