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How the COVID-Preneur Led to a Micro Business Renaissance

Austin Startup

“It has been awe-inspiring to see so many people take the leap towards business ownership as a means to change their lives and follow their dreams, especially in the face of such adverse conditions,” said ZenBusiness CEO and co-founder Ross Buhrdorf.

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Miami: A hot spot for venture capitalists

David Teten

For example, we’re a significant investor in Clearpath Immigration , a company based in NY, DC, and Florida which makes immigration process easier and more affordable. We also are a significant investor in a Florida startup, UniKey , which allows you to unlock your house with your smartphone.

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SXSW Startups: BehaviorMe

Austin Startup

BehaviorMe is based in Gainesville, Florida. Two of our co-founders had a class together at the University of Florida. SXSW Startups: BehaviorMe was originally published in Austin Startups on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story. Raise our next round.

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Eight Ways To Get Past The Fear Of “No”  And Start Risking Rejection

YoungUpstarts

Keep your pitch conversational — no one likes a hard sell. How can you keep the conversation going if it feels like they still might be considering your offer? Maybe you sound like you’re giving a lecture instead of having a conversation. • Embrace the risk of being specialized and present your business’s unique identity.

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Always Right: Five Risks You Must Take With Your Customers

YoungUpstarts

After all, if you get too chummy with customers — or even appear too interested in or sympathetic to their personal circumstances — they might start to want more from you: better pricing, extended credit, lengthier conversations, access to your services on nights and weekends, etc.

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Five Sensible Business Lessons You Must Learn to Embrace — No App Necessary!

YoungUpstarts

Wait until you’ve cooled down and can send a measured, carefully worded e-mail or, heck, go have a face-to-face conversation with the person. Michael Feuer cofounded OfficeMax in 1988 starting with one store and $20,000 of his own money, a partner, and a small group of investors. It’s best to learn to restrain yourself.

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Be a Benevolent Dictator (And Eight More Lessons For Getting Your Stalled Start-up Off The Ground)

YoungUpstarts

you) has to recognize when debate, conversation, and analysis can’t take you any farther. It was during those phone conversations that I truly learned what listening to the customer really meant. Michael Feuer cofounded OfficeMax in 1988 starting with one store and $20,000 of his own money, a partner, and a small group of investors.

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