Austin Startup

AUGUST 23, 2018

I was devastated, but I had a fun backpacking trip planned. A few weeks later, I packed up my tiny car and moved with no job or plan to Austin to join my college friend on a new adventure. Job #2: Etsy Vintage Store. I figured my contribution could be dealing with the business side of selling clothing online.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 15, 2014

For many people, visiting a thrift store is like going on a treasure hunt. Fascinating items occupy these stores’ shelves, all waiting to be snatched up by a frugal shopper. More Americans find their budgets simply don’t stretch as far as they once did, and many of them have turned to thrift stores for everyday shopping.

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ConversionXL

JULY 7, 2019

If your business is up for it, you can do mass customization , like Dell or Timbuk2 – using efficient manufacturing. Shopping cart abandonment means the loss of a customer who is going through the check-out process of an online store. A clearly visible phone number or email shows that you’re a real business.

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Up and Running

MAY 14, 2020

Now it’s time to write a business plan to officially bring your style to the world. Is it really necessary to write a business plan for your retail clothing boutique? Think of it as a way of answering the question of why does the world need your small business? The short answer is yes.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! If your small business or startup sends email newsletters or other email marketing campaigns, what is the best time of day to send those emails? Here’s a summary – [link].

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Your business premises can make or break your business. When it comes to business premises, leased or bought, allowing yourself to make an emotional decision and not a rationalised one can be disastrous. It’s top of the list because it is the drive force and the barrier to renting or buying a business property.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Half of Small Businesses Don’t Have a Website – [link]. Why some small businesses have pulled back from social media – [link].

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Each holiday offers its own ways for you to promote your brand and improve office morale, so don’t delay and start planning your new strategies for the upcoming season. If your office space or business repeatedly sees customers walk through your door, these decorations are a must. Spread Office Cheer. Get Customers Involved.

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Up and Running

JULY 18, 2018

One of the biggest challenges to launching a new business is the fact that no one has heard of you yet. They opened the shop for three days in a busy shopping center in Madrid and invited bloggers and influencers to attend. Their online supply of shoes sold out completely, along with 250 pairs in their temporary store!

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 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! This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 3, 2015

In many ways, starting an online business is similar to starting a brick-and-mortar store. You’ll plan your business, organize your funding, produce your product, and get to work. But, there are unique aspects of running an online-only business that would-be entrepreneurs need to consider.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 5, 2019

Or, you have an amazing eye for vintage finds but your closets are overflowing. Etsy is a booming online marketplace full of amazing hand-made items and vintage goods. Do you have to have a business license to sell on Etsy? Fill in the Business Blanks. Plan for Shipping. “You should start an Etsy shop!”

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2016

A deck might be just the ticket to boost your business. On the other hand, if your business is slow in the summer, an inviting deck can help attract more customers. Despite being located in a busy seaside town, my beloved spot always seemed to have open tables. Use a Deck to Market Your Business. By Lea Schneider.

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venturebeat.com

JULY 12, 2012

“We’re not going to take on someone’s landscaping business or invest in a carwash,” he said. Additionally, he’s looking for companies that have a long-term potential to be Microsoft partners or acquisitions. The Fund is the brainchild of Sood, who joined Microsoft in January, 2011. Advertise on VentureBeat.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or thinking about joining the ranks, one question you’ll have to answer is: What sets your business apart? A unique selling proposition is what separates your business from your competitors. It defines your unique position within the marketplace and gives you an edge over other businesses.

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Up and Running

JUNE 30, 2016

If you want your business to flourish, you’ll need to keep up to date with the industry, learn the ins and outs of sourcing and manufacturing products, and turn to other successful clothing designers for inspiration. If you plan to source your textiles or garments from overseas, Apparel Resources should be on your “to read” list.

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mashable.com

MAY 28, 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! She has written about culture for Momentum Magazine, business for Resource World Magazine, and a mess of assorted topics for The Huffington Post.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Here is my guide to starting your own online boutique; we’ll cover everything from business plan resources to using brand ambassadors to help you build a social media following. Step 1: Get planning. If you want to start an online boutique, you’ll need a business plan. . The Different Types of Business Plans.

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Up and Running

MAY 26, 2015

My business was in full swing. Unfortunately, to set up a business larger than your local lemonade stand, you’ll have to do significantly more legwork. When it comes to starting your business, you can’t do what I did when I was eight and just hit the ground running. See Also Choosing Your Business Name.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 6, 2015

Inexperienced CEOs do this because often NINAs will give you lots time even if they don’t plan to buy – I guess you could call them window shoppers. It’s probably the same one we’d use since we are stored in the top-of-the-line facility in London. I call these NINAs (no influence, no authority).

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Up and Running

AUGUST 2, 2016

Sometimes, the path to small business success is surprisingly sweet. John, who relied on Bplans to help start and plan his business, was kind enough to share the story of Mill Street Treats’ unexpected beginnings and discuss his goals, challenges, and advice for other would-be small business owners.

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uxdesign.smashingmagazine.com

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

When creating an account, customers are more likely to realize that you’re storing their information indefinitely. As one test subject clearly expressed during testing: “I don’t need to sign up for anything when I’m buying a perfume in a regular [brick and mortar] store.”. JavaScript. Techniques. Web Design. Typography. Inspiration.

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Up and Running

APRIL 17, 2015

Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or thinking about joining the ranks, one question you’ll have to answer is: What sets your business apart? Your unique value proposition, selling proposition, or USP (all of which refer to the same thing) is what separates your business from your competitors. Why is a value proposition important?

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ConversionXL

JUNE 6, 2016

We all know how important word of mouth is for business, so by focusing some attention on turning negative word of mouth into positive word of mouth, you’ll be unlocking some pretty outstanding ROI. According to AllBusiness.com : “Most unhappy customers don’t take the time to complain, they just quit doing business with you.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

But it became clear that if IMVU was ever going to become a mainstream business, we had to effectively fire these early customers. And until we could make that right, we kept on hemorrhaging business. It may be late, but IMVU did eventually figure out that customers like you are the lifeblood of its business.

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