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How to Create a Healthy Local Startup and Tech Community

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I built a 3,000 person tech networking organization in NYC back in 2006 and was one of the first 100 members of the NY Tech Meetup back in 2005 so I’ve participated in a lot of these conversations. This is why, in my opinion, Portland has struggled to build bigger companies, even though there are some incredibly talented individuals there.

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28 Gifts for the Entrepreneur in Your Life

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See Also: Business Startup Tools: A Curated List of Our Favorite Tools and Resources to Build Your Company. Pick up some beans from your local roaster (is my Portland showing yet?) I’ve never seen anything quite like OriginalStitch, which allows you to customize shirts to create seemingly endless combinations. A Hydroflask.

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HOW TO: Build an App for Your Small Business

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There are also tons of tools for creating your own microsites, Facebook apps, social networks, blogs and more. You can also get great recommendations from your existing network; just be sure to research portfolios, websites and references thoroughly before making a decision to work with a particular developer.

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Instagram Marketing: A Small Business Guide

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percent of social network use in the United States. It is especially popular with teens and the coveted millennial demographic; Instagram is considered the most important social network by American teens, and is second only to Facebook for overall usage amongst Americans ages 12-24. Create a story around your ideal customer.

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How to Make Community the Secret To Success

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Every business today has a community that is made up of its employees, customers, supporters, networks, suppliers, and mentors. Recognition of the fact that total community is far greater than a customer list is key to the most profitable business growth. Here’s an example to illustrate my thinking on this.