crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

The Texas capital recently was named the #1 place in America to start a business by CNBC. According to the 2016 Kauffman Growth Entrepreneurship Index , Austin grew its startups faster than every city except Washington, D.C., Combined, these factors point to available money for business owners to invest in their ventures.

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Up and Running

MARCH 7, 2014

I say “for the most part” because government grants for small businesses do exist, but the opportunity to secure one is limited to a narrow field of candidates. Here’s what you need to know about government grants for small businesses, who is eligible to receive them, and how to go about getting them.

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Up and Running

MARCH 7, 2014

I say “for the most part” because government grants for small businesses do exist, but the opportunity to secure one is limited to a narrow field of candidates. Here’s what you need to know about government grants for small businesses, who is eligible to receive them, and how to go about getting them.

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Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Today, I'm excited to share the latest round of startups that are being run by the Presidential Innovation Fellows program. I've excerpted descriptions of the program and summaries of all the projects below. In particular, small businesses and exporters have a fundamental problem navigating the Federal Government’s myriad resources.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 13, 2021

We have taken time as a community and leadership team to reflect and set short and long-term goals and build programs to support and grow member success over time. 2020 has been incredibly tough on small business, and incredibly tough on individuals. 4- Remain productive and invest in yourself or your business.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 13, 2013

On occasion we take a look at recent legislation coming out of our Federal government in Washington. Right now you are probably asking yourself, “What has Congress done lately that is helping small business? Right now you are probably asking yourself, “What has Congress done lately that is helping small business?”

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

The Texas capital recently was named the #1 place in America to start a business by CNBC. According to the 2016 Kauffman Growth Entrepreneurship Index , Austin grew its startups faster than every city except Washington, D.C., Combined, these factors point to available money for business owners to invest in their ventures.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 9, 2012

These small business are each a shining example of the power of free enterprise and the opportunities it can create for America’s doers and dreamers. Chamber of Commerce has announced the seven regional finalists for the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award 2012. About America’s Small Business Summit.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 13, 2014

Unlike large corporations, small businesses are highly vulnerable to the peaks and valleys of the economy. In good times, when people have money to spend, small businesses can thrive as they attract more customers. Why is the restoration of unemployment benefits important to small business?

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 27, 2012

These days, there’s an app for everything small-business related, from easing the pains of payroll to holding virtual meetings with contractors on the other side of the world. Our life-balance coordinator started a program allowing people to get FitBit apps paid by the company. is a very cool Washington, D.C.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 31, 2017

I am excited about impacting more women through my membership program and group coaching program. But also I am excited to bring out my book and work with small businesses to focus on engaging more succesfully with their employees. Thanks to Ruth Kudzi ! #7- 7- Exceptional customer service. Photo Credit: Eric Deegear.

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 6, 2013

Though it may seem as if politicians in Washington, D.C. Much progress has been made to ensure that those in Washington are hearing entrepreneurs’ concerns, but we still have a long way to go – especially with connecting politicians to those in the seed-stage technology sector.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 23, 2017

See Also: 20 Marketing Tools Every Small Business Owner Should Try. According to a report by the Washington Post , internet speed can be tied to productivity. Have your employees use an Internet Speed Tool to make sure they have an internet speed high enough to share large files, use online programs, and host video conferences.

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Steve Blank

MAY 12, 2015

National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Node (a collaboration among the University of Maryland, Virginia Tech, George Washington, and Johns Hopkins). Here’s Edmund’s description of the I-Corps Lite program. SBIR/STTR Program and Startup Seed Funding. The SBIR/STTR program represents a critical source of seed funding for U.S.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 24, 2012

We hear a great deal of talk from the Presidential campaigns about what small businesses and startups really need to succeed. Every small business has its own distinct needs and it’s own unique problems. Every small business has its own distinct needs and it’s own unique problems.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Based on a 2013 survey by one of the leading specialist insurers, half of the US-based small business owners believe the national education system isn’t encouraging enough when it comes to individual ideas or dreams, and these are the components that play a highly important role in entrepreneurship. What Do Numbers Show? – 20%.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The company now has additional communities Phoenix, AZ, Washington, DC, and Sweden, with several other cities in the works. Hera Hub is a spa-inspired, shared workspace and business accelerator for female entrepreneurs. If you are currently working in the corporate world, a startup, or small business, you too can leave an imprint.

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Austin Startup

JANUARY 17, 2020

Tech business in Austin is at an all-time high, and some unlikely companies are jumping in to support the growth. Austin, or Silicon Hills as it’s now colloquially deemed, was named “ Best City for Startups ” nationwide last year, ahead of Washington, D.C., There isn’t much this program doesn’t cover?—?offering and Seattle.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 7, 2011

In other words, it is a tangled mess and nobody really knows how it will impact small business. Here are 8 possible effects and how they may hurt or help small businesses: 1. Businesses large and small will continue to struggle as long as demand is soft and business budgets are constrained.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

DECEMBER 14, 2010

As 2010 comes to an end, it seems that the best way to describe the state of small business is that those that have survived are treading water. The NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism rose slightly in November. Employment improvement in small businesses continues to be anemic. workers per firm.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 29, 2016

The Small Business Administration and the digital services agency 18F are trying to help entrepreneurs build successful companies and the 21st century digital government. Small Business Administration. Small Business Administration ’s Associate Administrator and chief of its investment and innovation programs.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

JUNE 17, 2010

They are angry that their taxes will going up even higher to pay for growing social programs when they are barely able to make ends meet. The Tea Party movement seems to be capturing the attention of small business owners who want a voice. lavish, expensive government programs. lavish, expensive government programs.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 5, 2012

Department of Labor just announced that $35 million in funds were available to “develop, enhance and promote SEA programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands,” five states - Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, New York, and Oregon - already have active SEA programs. The results? Who Qualifies?

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Tuesday, September 8, 2009 What would you want to tell Washington DC about startups? Im writing this post from an airplane headed to Washington DC, where Ill be presenting at the Government 2.0 So heres my simple question: What do folks in Washington need to know about the global community of entrepreneurs?

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genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Small Business Labs. Tracking and Forecasting the Trends Impacting the Future of Small Business. Welcome to Small Business Labs. Small Business Labs, from Emergent Research , covers the key social, technology and business trends impacting small business. Emergent Research.

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mashable.com

JUNE 8, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! Pros: The site claims to be “the world’s BIGGEST source of small business clients.” YouTubes Musicians Wanted Program Go. 38 New Social Media Resources You May.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 3, 2011

At this week's One Million by One Million roundtable, we put a special focus on entrepreneurs in the northwestern part of the United States, and we had three presenters, all from Washington. Nitie is working with dentists to validate her assumptions about the service, and she is a member of the 1M/1M premium program. Happy Grasshopper.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Small businesses are the backbone of the nation and an essential part of every regional economy. And yet, in spite of all this, small emerging firms are largely left out of government contracting. They are finding ways to support startup businesses and allow them to work alongside public officials to resolve problems.

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www.inc.com

JULY 9, 2010

They have outreach programs, and the people who are involved are the people who will find you interns and people who will be graduating soon." Meebo judges and sponsors programming competitions at schools like MIT, Stanford and Berkeley , so they can see firsthand where the real talent is. 500|5000 The 2010 Inc.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 14, 2016

Creating your small business can inspire your entrepreneurial thinking and refresh your career enthusiasm. And there could be another benefit to pursuing some sort of entrepreneurial sideline. I’ve noticed that when clients start a side gig, whether it’s consulting or a part-time job, it sometimes brings new energy to their day job.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 16, 2020

Last week, Elizabeth and I wrote an OpEd published on CNBC that describes the confusing landscape that businesses face trying to navigate the federal aid landscape. To save the US economy, policymakers need to understand small business 101. Policymakers in Washington, D.C., The text of our latest OpEd is below.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 14, 2009

What matters is proving the viability of the company’s business model, what investors call “traction.&# Of course this is not at all true of many profitable small businesses, but they are not what I mean by startups.) for Harvard Business Revie. Learning is better than optimization (the local ma.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

JANUARY 17, 2011

The last couple of years have been rough on small-business owners and a discouraging time for aspiring entrepreneurs. This is particularly bad news for most small businesses because they rely on customers who are willing to spend money to fuel growth in revenues. So what is the outlook for entrepreneurship in 2011?

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Startup Lessons Learned

JUNE 21, 2010

And because both small businesses and startups have a high mortality rate, sometimes these images lead us to believe that any small business is a startup. This is equally true of a packaged good in a grocery store, an ecommerce website, a non-profit social service or a variety of government programs. Wrong again.

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Pascal's View

MAY 23, 2009

  The non-profit Security Innovation Network , on whose board of directors I now serve, is taking this message to Washington on June 25th. Program Manager. Heartland Payment Systems.   Robert Rodriguez. Security Innovation Network.   David Bryan. Executive Vice President. ManTech International.   Bob Bragdon.

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www.huffingtonpost.com

MAY 10, 2011

Programming Language - many top engineers I spoke with prefer python and dont like working in PHP. HuffPosts QuickRead. HuffPosts QuickRead. Culture - a fun, collegial work atmosphere. Social Good - a surprisingly high percentage of engineers I spoke with placed importance on having a positive impact on a community or society.

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Ben Cunningham sent along a link to a story that looks into what actually happened with the $15 billion for small business support announced by the SBA last spring. I had raised concerns about an artificial infusion of debt financing for small businesses when this was first announced (see here and here ).

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