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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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4 Best Websites To Apply For Accelerators And Incubators

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Accelerators are mainly focused on helping companies achieve business growth in a short period of time, typically a few months, hence the term “accelerator” They support young companies by providing mentorship and seed money.

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The Legal Side of Entrepreneurship

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Startups need to understand how to manage the seed money they receive from investors and VCs. Law firms that focus on emerging technology companies understand their legal issues from multiple perspectives and offer excellent advice.

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4 Tips For Startups During A Pandemic

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Contributing seed money to an employee’s HSA or 401K, or instituting a match program for contributions, can encourage employees to save. Of course, you want to make sure that your employees are also feeling financially secure.

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How To Raise Seed Money Right (And Wrong)

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I need to admit to a personal bias right up front: I am not the biggest fan of borrowing seed money. In fact, when I founded Fit Body Boot Camp , I never took a single of cent of seed money, mainly because I wanted to maintain total control of my vision. DO Raise Seed Money Through Sales.

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6 Tips To Tell Your Story Effectively

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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? The quickest way to lose an audience and potential customers is with a self-congratulatory tribute. You should be a central figure in your story but don’t be obnoxious about it. Share the glory.

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

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But he chose to move forward with a positive attitude, raise seed money for his company, and network his way to a profitable future. His history with drugs and violence could have easily led to a cycle of crime, poverty, and incarceration, as it does for many people with criminal records. How to Position Yourself for Funding.