YoungUpstarts
MARCH 4, 2019
by Peter Johnston , founder and CEO of Kalo. Full-time employment affords individual staff members access to healthcare benefits, paid sick leave and several other notable amenities. But what about freelancers? The freelance economy doesn’t require businesses to provide such benefits, and many freelancers don’t even attempt to seek them out — potentially leading to long-term harm.
Austin Startup
MARCH 4, 2019
Amir Elaguizy pitching Cratejoy on stage at SXSW 2014 I know lots of investors from Texas and from around the world who are visiting Austin for SXSW and want to know where to go and how to plug in. Here are the lounges, parties, pitches and panels I can share publicly. I also have a list of invite-only events that I can share if you contact me directly.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 4, 2019
by Vinnie Fisher, co-founder and chief visionary of Total CEO and author of “ The Best Investment: A Better You “ As the end of the fiscal year approaches, many new business owners are finding themselves panicking to get their books in order. Though personal income taxes will usually not be due until the middle of April, organizing your finances at the end of each year is an absolute necessity.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 4, 2019
Is your marketing focus product-centric or customer-centric ? If you only sell products, it’s time to realize that times have changed. With a wealth of products now available, customers look for the most memorable experience , not just the best product. These days, a fun shopping experience, or no-question returns, often tips the scales over extra product features or a lower price.
Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic
Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 4, 2019
As business owner, it can be difficult to navigate the constant changes that occur in the electronic payment industry. One major topic business owners need to be well-versed in is that of chargebacks and how they affect your bottom line. Merchant processing systems have become a vital part of our society, but new developments in technology and regulations from financial institutions can be confusing to understand when trying to run your business.
deal architect
MARCH 4, 2019
In Part 1 yesterday, Bruce Cleveland talked about the framework in his new book, Traversing the Traction Gap. Here we talk about partnering and white spaces in the market. Most enterprise vendors now offer their own platforms. Could they use.
Start Up Roar brings together the best content for start up professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Feld Thoughts
MARCH 4, 2019
We’ve been investors in littleBits since 2013. Last night, littleBits was featured as an example in the 60 Minutes segment on Closing the Gender Gap in the Tech Industry. Among other things, I’m especially proud of Ayah Bdeir’s leadership on this issue over the years. There are two great interview segments with her that discuss (1) To increase girls in tech, focus on ages 8-12 and (2) The importance of teaching girls to fail.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 4, 2019
It’s no secret that starting your own business is a struggle. Fifty percent of all businesses fail within five years, and 70 percent fail within 10 years. There’s no guarantee that your businesses won’t be part of either of these groups. That shouldn’t keep you from pursuing your dreams, though. The reason many businesses fail is that they lack cash flow.
Up and Running
MARCH 4, 2019
Getting a small business up and running is hard work—there’s no easy way to rake in profits. And lead generation can be time-consuming if you don’t know how to approach it. Some small businesses struggle with lead generation because their level of effort and their desired outcomes aren’t aligned. Some entrepreneurs might think you just make a couple of calls, send a couple of emails, and poof—customers are trying to beat down your door.
YFS Magazine
MARCH 4, 2019
Time and money are the most valuable resources for startups and small businesses. Use these strategies to painlessly cutback on spending.
Austin Startup
MARCH 4, 2019
Robert Falck, CEO and founder of Einride The Forrest Four-Cast: March 3, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx. Winners in 10 categories will be announced at the Pitch Award Ceremony at 6:30 pm Sunday, March 10, at the Hilton Austin.
YFS Magazine
MARCH 4, 2019
Here's an inside look at inspiring stories of entrepreneurs, why they started, and hard-won lessons they've learned along the way.
Austin Startup
MARCH 4, 2019
An example of the Acciyo desktop experience. The Forrest Four-Cast: March 3, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx. Winners in 10 categories will be announced at the Pitch Award Ceremony at 6:30 pm Sunday, March 10, at the Hilton Austin.
NZ Entrepreneur
MARCH 4, 2019
Do I have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? This question is one that almost everyone thinking about starting a business asks themselves at some stage. So here’s a ten point checklist to help decide if entrepreneurship is for you. “What does it take to make it as an entrepreneur? What skills do successful entrepreneurs have that others don’t?
Austin Startup
MARCH 4, 2019
Steve Kelly, Lead Investor; Godfrey Nazareth, President & CEO; and Matthew Maltese PhD, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer The Forrest Four-Cast: March 3, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx. Winners in 10 categories will be announced at the Pitch Award Ceremony at 6:30 pm Sunday, March 10, at the Hilton Austin.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
228 
Let's personalize your content