Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2011

Even though it has been a long haul, it’s nice to see some optimism surfacing in 2011. Just yesterday, a new study “ The PNC Economic Outlook: Survey of Small & Middle-Market Business Owners ” was published. Obviously, falling income over the past two years put additional pressure on small business cash flow.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2011

We all acknowledge that small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy, and that technology is becoming increasingly important to help them survive and thrive in a poor economy. Here are his small business predictions for 2012: 2011 was the “Year of the Daily Deal”; 2012 will be the “ Year of the Empowered Merchant ”.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 4, 2011

SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING Home About Consulting Products Programs Workshops Blog Resources Contact Subscribe by RSS Subscribe to Duct Tape Marketing by Email Small Business Week 2011 Our winners! We ended up putting in our equipment at no cost, and two days later the smell was gone.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 10, 2014

What about small businesses? The independent artist, the mom-and-pop store, and the local pizza parlor don’t have the financial or technological resources to develop custom apps, which is why small business was the inspiration for the growth of DIY app building tools. Hobbyists and enthusiasts are getting on board.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

So far, we have succeeded in the former and these reviews do indeed help us when analyzing costs and identifying savings. Related posts: Small Business and Startups: End-of-Year Mishegoss, 2011 Version. Small business and startup tip: managing bookkeepers, accountants, and the end-of-year mishegoss.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 6, 2016

Small Businesses Must Make Data Privacy a Priority written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a wealth of information on privacy , including articles and links to government sites. The actual cost to a company also can be quite real.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 18, 2013

How big are small businesses in Asia? Did you know, for example, that in Asia small and medium enterprises (SMEs) contribute between 25% to 60% percent to a country’s gross domestic product (GDP), constitute 16% to 69% of its exports, and employ between 52% to 97% of its workforce? Apparently, very very big.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

2011 was the year where global economy shaped the life for companies everywhere. Based on 2011 I think it’s possible to make a range of predictions for 2012 that basically is an acceleration of the trends we have seen in 2011: 1. by Christian Lanng, CEO of Tradeshift. Global finance is being remade.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Beyond Pokémon GO, technologies such as AR and Virtual Reality (VR) are the real heroes that will bring about new digital disruptions, and create opportunities for business-owners and marketers to revolutionise the way they run their business. The challenge then, is for businesses to be AR-ready when that time comes.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 16, 2014

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or you just have an idea for an app, you’re first course of action should be to determine whether or not there is market demand for your app, and you can do this through your own primary research with little to no cost incurred save for the effort you devote to educating yourself.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Despite all the negativity we hear in the press about the sad state of the economy these days, the latest Citibank small business survey shows that the majority of small business owners believe they are poised to grow or are already in growth mode. says Raj Seshadri, Head of Small Business Banking at Citibank.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2014

It’s finally getting a little easier for small businesses to obtain the funds they need to invest in and grow their operations. Statistics from a variety of sources indicate a gradual loosening of lending to small businesses around the country. Have plans? Need funding? Lending is picking up. The December figure was up 2.7

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Developing strong customer relationships can make or break a small business. A simple website , semi-active social channels, and updated business information are in many ways the bare minimum. Editors’ Note: This article was originally written in 2011 and updated for 2020. Reward their support.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2013

A few months back, Ross asked in this blog whether small business should simply give up on social media marketing and outlined several trends that would support the decision to do so. I (along with around 3,672,435 other bloggers) have written a great deal about the impact of the Affordable Care Act on small businesses and startups.

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thebarefootvc

JUNE 15, 2014

In 2011, I wrote about Jugaad, according to Wikipedia “a colloquial Hindi word that can mean an innovative fix or a simple work-around”. Others, including OnDeck Capital, Lending Club and Kabbage, offer small businesseses small, shorter term loans, with less fees than traditional merchant advances and a streamlined approval process.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 1, 2012

If you are a small business owner or manager, it really doesn’t matter whether you are in the 50% of Americans who were thrilled about this decision or the 50% who were stunned in disbelief. In addition, tax credits that will kick in for many small businesses will mean savings of as much as 11% on total health insurance costs.

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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. So what is the outlook for entrepreneurship in 2011? Most forecasts for 2011 are indicating little or modest growth in employment. Small-business owners remain pessimistic about the near-term future.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2011

Simple to use and critically important, FB is a key portal to your business, a point of entry for many of your potential customers. If you haven’t been attentive to this in 2011, start in 2012. Do a reality check and see where there is fat to be cut or where you are underestimating the true costs. Attack your budget.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2011

Simple to use and critically important, FB is a key portal to your business, a point of entry for many of your potential customers. If you haven’t been attentive to this in 2011, start in 2012. Do a reality check and see where there is fat to be cut or where you are underestimating the true costs. Attack your budget.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Mishek said his company spent $450,000 on new technology in 2011. Even back in 2011, the Pew Internet and American Life project reported that nearly 90 percent of Americans own a cell phone, computer, e-reader, MP3 player, game console or tablet. billion spent on cloud technology in 2011. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD).

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

Husband and wife co-founders, Todd and Laure Fisher founded CallTrackingMetrics in 2011 in their basement and together have grown it into an Inc. 500-rated, top-ranked conversation analytics software serving over 30,000 businesses around the world. Marketing Podcast with Todd and Laure Fisher. This is John Jantsch. Is what he told me.

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Cracking the Code

AUGUST 3, 2011

Wednesday, August 03, 2011. 2 comments: Best hosting company for small business. Small and medium businesses. (2). ▼ 2011. (2). McKinsey highlight #1: the art of cost cutting or. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 30, 2014

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Video To Grow Their New Business written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. Your business plans are in place, perhaps you have sought out and won investors, and gotten a foothold in the market with your product. Congratulations!

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 29, 2014

When disaster strikes in your area and your business is affected, what’s next? For many small businesses, the future can be extremely uncertain. During the process of rebuilding, most small business owners will ask themselves if it’s time to apply for a disaster loan, or if that is a viable option for them.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Even though 2012 was a tough year overall for small businesses – the stubbornly slow economy didn’t help – technology improvements continued to offer hope of lowering costs, boosting efficiency, increasing sales and opening new markets. Mobile Dominated Business. Social Media Surged.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

How to prepare a sales forecast for a business plan » March 09, 2011. The overarching idea, of course, is to reduce the cost of capital while maintaining appropriate flexibility for the venture.  Business success is the ultimate goal. 2]   Aligning interests in structure: cost and risk.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 17, 2011

Last year, only 50% of all small business in the United States had a website. When 2011 began, 64 percent of small businesses reported having a website, but that still left an astounding 36 percent of small businesses without a web presence. Do all small businesses need to have a website?

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JANUARY 24, 2013

That’s up 15% from 2011. Cheaper prices, more selection due to reduced costs in storing inventory (no limited shelf space like in the real world), and because of our marvelous global postal system, it can be very quick, even when ordering from a country on the other side of the planet. According to Comscore, over $43.2

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 22, 2012

The Brewer’s Association reports that in 2011, craft beer had blossomed into an $8.7 Because Penn Brewery is a small business, we need to be especially careful about controlling our costs. Yet we don’t want cost control to equal subpar quality. Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Manor Works.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 23, 2011

SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING Home About Consulting Products Programs Workshops Blog Resources Contact Subscribe by RSS Subscribe to Duct Tape Marketing by Email Small Business Week 2011 Our winners! This can really make Facebook ads cost effective. 5 Practical Tips for Gett. :

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The Entrepreneurial Mind

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Dunkelberg, issued comments on the continued dismal job findings from the latest NFIB monthly economic survey that will be released on Tuesday, October 11, 2011: "There is a reason that Washington is talking in circles when it comes to the economy: There is no good news to report. And the numbers prove it. workers per firm. "A

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Small Business Success | Mondays and Thursdays. The Goods: Your Business Toolbox | Thursdays. Todays Small Business News | Daily. Running A Home-Based Business. Naming a Business. Financing a Small Business. Buying a Small Business. RUNNING A BUSINESS. The 2011 Inc.

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www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Business & Small Business. Entrepreneur Homepage Startups Starting a Business Home How-To Guides Startup Basics Business Ideas Business Planning Startup Financing Success Stories Home-Based Business Starting a Business Play Video How to Take a New Product from Just an Idea to a Business (Video).

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 17, 2011

Last year, only 50% of all small business in the United States had a website. When 2011 began, 64 percent of small businesses reported having a website, but that still left an astounding 36 percent of small businesses without a web presence. Do all small businesses need to have a website?

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 16, 2011

Self-employment tax is a mystery to most new small business owners. Here are a few more essentials of self-employment tax for the new small business owner: 1. Self-employment tax is calculated on the “net earnings” from self-employment, that means your revenue less business expenses. for the combined rate.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Small Business Success | Mondays and Thursdays. The Goods: Your Business Toolbox | Thursdays. Todays Small Business News | Daily. Running A Home-Based Business. Naming a Business. Financing a Small Business. Buying a Small Business. RUNNING A BUSINESS. The 2011 Inc.

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mashable.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Determining which of these methods of staffing software development projects is right for your company can be a challenging endeavor, and three opposing characteristics of business need to be considered: cost, risk and convenience. Below is an overview of what you need to consider and the pros and cons of each option for IT staffing.

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