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The fundamental lesson of the forces governing scaling startups

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

This principle is called the “Materiality Threshold,” i.e. what is the minimum contribution a project must deliver for it to be material to the business. With a small business, the materiality threshold is near $0. Take the risk of business continuity during a disaster scenario. Recruiting.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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Small Business. SMALL BUSINESS. more in Small Business. Harvard professor Noam Wasserman and WSJ small-business editor Vanessa OConnell took reader questions about avoiding start-up pitfalls on Sept. Small Business » Subscriber Content Read Preview. Loading… Careers.

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[US][Competition] U.S. Chamber of Commerce DREAM BIG Small Business Of The Year Award 2012

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These small business are each a shining example of the power of free enterprise and the opportunities it can create for America’s doers and dreamers. Chamber of Commerce has announced the seven regional finalists for the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award 2012. Virginia Eye Consultants (South Eastern).

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Austin and Virginia Beach ranked most business-friendly cities

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It’s a bit dated but still useful especially since Austin, Texas made the list for being one of the most friendly places for small businesses! Small Businesses Rate Utah and Alabama Friendliest States, California and Illinois Among Least Friendly. Austin and Virginia Beach ranked most business-friendly cities. (San

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Odis Jones Explains How to Strengthen Your Rural Community’s Economy

The Startup Magazine

million dollars in local and state government revenue. Without further financial aid, it will be difficult to contend with aging infrastructures , vacant or contaminated properties and the obstacle of attracting new residents or businesses. The Greater Paducah region generated $39.9 Utilize Outside Funding.

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Doubling Down On a Good Thing: The National Science Foundation’s I-Corps Lite

Steve Blank

National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Node (a collaboration among the University of Maryland, Virginia Tech, George Washington, and Johns Hopkins). After seeing the results of 500+ teams through the I-Corps, the NSF now offers all teams who’ve received government funding to start a company an introduction to building a Lean Startup.

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From the Vault: America’s Founding Entrepreneurs

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The founders early on identified the core issues and articulated the “problem;” they recognized the “opportunity” represented by the immense resources of the colonies; and they designed a “solution” in a new kind of government, ruled by the people themselves. Benjamin Franklin.