crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

Silicon Valley has dominated the U.S. Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. The Texas capital recently was named the #1 place in America to start a business by CNBC.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 23, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! crowdSPRING’s Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Milk & Media Studios – [link]. Silicon Valley’s Hottest VC Is a Rug Dealer – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

These posts and videos are about design, startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 30 Free Fonts Best for Business Logos – [link]. crowdSPRING Blog podcast: The 3rd Coast- How to be a Startup Outside of Silicon Valley – [link]. How Social Is Too Social?

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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? Have we even noticed?

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! crowdSPRING’s Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Should I Get Married? Ron Conway is a Silicon Valley startup’s best friend – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 25, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! What Small Businesses Can Learn From The World’s Best Brands – [link]. Small Business and Startup Tips: Analyze This (a Data Primer) – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 21, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small business and startup tips: training day! Tips On Defining The Size of a Market for a Startup Business – [link]. The video above shows actor Jim Meskimen.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 26, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Women Small Business Owners – America’s New job Creators [infographic] – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 5 Ways to Improve Local Search Results for Business – [link]. 5 rules of small business advertising success – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! crowdSPRING’s Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Penn Brewery – [link]. Silicon Valley’s Disruption Deficit Disorder – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 30, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! How Chicago Is Beating Silicon Valley At The Patent Game – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week! – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! How small businesses and startups should deal with difficult customers – [link]. Huffington Post thinks the Midwest may be the next Silicon Valley – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 16, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Lean Marketing: Customer service strategies for small businesses and startups – [link]. Business Owners Should be Happy – [link]. – [link].

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Up and Running

AUGUST 21, 2017

Historically, while unicorn startups rightfully garner a lot of media attention and interest throughout the venture capital (VC) community, smart investors have spread their money around among a large number of startups, both large and small. So, no: VC funding isn’t such a rare thing in Silicon Valley or anywhere else.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

Silicon Valley has dominated the U.S. Despite repeated efforts, only a few cities outside the Valley (New York and Boston) have historically had the critical mix of funding, network, and talent to fuel vibrant startup centers. The Texas capital recently was named the #1 place in America to start a business by CNBC.

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Transformify

MARCH 23, 2020

Traveling around the world, I met startup founders, forex traders, marketers, online shop owners, travel bloggers, Instagram influencers and digital business entrepreneurs of all kinds. It was a growing community of people who enjoyed their digital nomad lifestyle. Small cafes, family-owned restaurants and artisan shops flourish.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 5, 2011

Grade A Entrepreneurs , September 5, 2010 Why Krispy Kreme failed in Australia - Start Up Blog , November 3, 2010 Mellow Johnny’s: Retail Stores as Community Hubs - IDDICTIVE.COM , July 14, 2010 Is crowdfunding an option for my business? Berkonomics , November 29, 2010 Rice Alliance IT/Web 2.0

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Up and Running

JULY 5, 2016

While we may think of a major hub like Silicon Valley as a prime example of an entrepreneurial city, the reality is that these epicenters of growth may not always offer the most supportive climate for new businesses. Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Small Business Assistance. Nebraska One-Stop Business.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 16, 2020

To save the US economy, policymakers need to understand small business 101. economy and the ways in which entrepreneurship and the small business landscape have changed over the past few decades. Drilling down on small business demographics. The text of our latest OpEd is below. They sound good.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2012

We threw a Launchpad LA dinner to bring the community together as we tend to do 6-10 times a year. Somebody asked the question, “What do you think about the term ‘Silicon Beach? I hate Silicon Whatever. If anything using the word “Silicon” seems a bit derivative to NorCal. LA should be LA.”

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Sramana Mitra is the founder of the One Million by One Million (1M/1M) initiative, an educational, business development and incubation program that aims to help one million entrepreneurs globally to reach $1 million in revenue and beyond. She is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and strategy consultant.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner with questions about funding your small business? Maybe you are wondering which metrics to track, or whether or not you should take out a loan for your business. Now I train people in communications and leadership. My name is John Bates. Thank you Jared.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 20, 2014

The vibe of Bend is appealing, unique and unpretentious given the number of successful business, tech and professional athlete transplants who call it home. It’s home to a small but growing tech community that has been developing over the past decade, and that’s what piqued my interest. Silicon Valley Transplants.

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Not unless you’re Elon Musk and Governor Abbott has a smile as wide as the Texas Panhandle or you’re Joe Rogan and every tech bro in Austin is so pumped to point to your move (and Tim Ferriss’ move) here as some kind of stamp of approval that they never needed Silicon Valley. I’d also love Austin to be on the international radar.

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Agile VC

MAY 26, 2011

Silicon Valley is still emerging from the tech bubble and massive downturn of late 2000-2002. Apple is gearing up to launch a revolutionary iPod with a touch sensitive wheel instead of a mechanically rotating one , and the thought of them entering the cell phone business is mildly preposterous. We have a long way to go baby!

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Certainly an interesting concept to mull over, and one that would potentially affect small businesses in a variety of ways. If you run a small business in a college town, the draw of football can be something of a double-edged sword. An editor pulls back the curtain on Silicon Valley bro culture.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 29, 2023

Aside from the basics, finding the right bank, and pairing it with the right bank account is a consideration many startup entrepreneurs and small business owners often overlook during the initial induction phase of their company. Other smaller community-orientated banks may be more lenient towards locals that have lower credit scores.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 15, 2009

Convergent Technologies When I was in my 20’s I worked at Convergent Technologies , a company that was proud to be known as the “Marine Corps of Silicon Valley.” Your work is of great service to those who do not live in the Valley and thus do not get access to WAR stories in real-time. Go figure. Order Here. Now In Print!

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Not everyone is a “genius” or enmeshed in the Silicon Valley scene. Supporting charitable organizations and giving back to the community keeps me motivated. One of our company initiatives is to work with Kiva.org, which offers financial support to small businesses worldwide. 13- Supporting charitable organizations.

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Sean Murphy on the first dozen enterprise customers - Gabriel Weinberg , September 8, 2010 I recently did a Traction Book interview with Sean Murphy who runs a boutique cutomer development firm in Silicon Valley. We discussed (for ~1hr) how to approach getting the first set of enterprise customers. " Listen.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 2, 2014

The weekly episodes feature interviews with small business owners who have learned something about running their business and are willing to share that education with you. EntreLeadership is a community of respected thought-leaders and first-timers working together to help each other succeed. EntreLeadership.

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Up and Running

MARCH 9, 2016

Does the city promote and support small businesses? If you’re the one starting a business, the last question in particular is one you must answer before you plant your roots. Luckily, I’ve done the research for you and picked out the top small business-friendly cities in the United States. What cities made the cut?

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Steve Blank

JUNE 4, 2012

The reality is that the United States is still a nation of small businesses. While we were figuring out how to be incredibly more efficient in building new technology startups, three out out of 10 new small businesses will fail in 2 years, half fail within 5 years. of the ~6 million companies in the U.S.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 15, 2019

8- Appreciate small businesses. I started Rising Star Reviews because I’ve always had a passion for helping small businesses. Now it’s the most satisfying business I’ve ever been associated with. Thanks to Kate Linforth, Essential Oxygen ! #8- Photo Credit: Chas Cooper. Photo Credit: Sandeep Todi.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

In business, fear can be our worst enemy. You might think, looking at other startups and small businesses, that you are the only one who is fearful of failure, being lost, etc. Fear is a common denominator that ties the business community together. Plenty of businesses start from nothing! You are not alone.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2019

Image via Pixabay As a mentor to many small business owners, I always caution them that you can never relax completely, just because your initial solution or product set appears to be getting traction, and the market buzz is positive. Seek out strategic partners to expedite business growth.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 31, 2018

“Every company is a media company,” Tom Foremski, ex-FT journalist and the editor of Silicon Valley Watcher, said a decade ago. Commercial: business naming, slogans, commercial campaigns, public relations, advertorials. Web content: Personal and company blogs, feeds, community bulletins. Browse through your Google Docs.

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