YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Although the New Year is almost two months old, you should not give up on your resolutions if they involve starting a new business. If you want to pursue that entrepreneurial dream, it is not too late. Getting started can be scary, but these ideas can help you get your business off the ground this year: Tech Consultants. Do your friends call you a ‘tech geek’ and come to you when they are having issues with their mobile devices or networks?

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

When I became the copywriter at the call technology company Phonexa , I had to crack down on several unexplored topics, one of which completely fascinated me and had me spellbound during and after work hours. While immersed in my research and pumping out at least 2,000 words a day on the topic, I noticed that I was slowly consumed by the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

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FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Quincy Larson quotes Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking as he warns There’s a rising chorus of concern about how quickly robots are taking away human jobs. He also cites an Oxford U. study In 2013, policy makers largely.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2017

It’s easy to find yourself caught in the trap of just GSD (getting s**t done) and not stepping back to be thoughtful about whether you’d benefit from doing fewer things but doing those things truly well. It’s the parable of the tree-chopping team that is so focused on efficiency of how fast it can fell a tree that it doesn’t bother to make sure it is clearing the forest in the right direction when one person actually stops the constant cutting to climb a tree and make sure they’re cutting in the

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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

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Video marketing is currently huge, and with so many businesses picking up on the power of film when it comes to advertising their brand, products and services, it makes sense for start-ups to make sure that they keep up. However, making videos for marketing can be expensive when you factor in things such as equipment, studios, and hiring camera, lighting and sound operators.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

In the lead-up to Tech5 2017 – the annual competition organized by TNW and Adyen which celebrates Europe’s fastest-growing tech companies in the Netherlands, UK, Germany, Spain, France and Sweden – we’re launching a series of remarkable stories of businesses that experienced extreme growth. We asked these companies to tell us the data backed story on how key decisions were made, which growth hacks led to the much loved hockey stick curve, and how this impacted their company.

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YFS Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

The key to achieving what you want—whether it’s more customers or increased business confidence—may lie in your ability to visualize it. This article Is Visualization The Key To Getting What You Want? appeared first in YFS Magazine.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

by Barbara Weltman, spokesperson for “ J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax Professional Edition 2017 “ As a small business owner, you like to focus on selling your products and services. Of course you do: It’s what you’re good at and what you enjoy. But if you don’t spend at least a little time thinking about your taxes — probably NOT your favorite subject — you’re wasting your hard-earned money.

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YFS Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Here are three cautionary tales; business mistakes worth learning from to ensure your business isn't met with the same fate. This article What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From 3 Costly Business Mistakes appeared first in YFS Magazine.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

There’s no doubt about it, technology has transformed every aspect of our lives. Be it at home, in the workplace or on the weekend, technology has changed the way we think and act. This transcends professional industries, as well. The construction industry is a prime example of how technology has changed the landscape of a professional field. Read on to find out more: 1.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

What’s your story? Startups– and companies in general – must able to clearly state what they do and why they do it. It’s important, because the way you do this creates your brand’s story. This story influences your company culture, helps you attract and maintain talent, brings in customers and – if you have a truly great story to tell – helps you get covered by the media.

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YFS Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Understanding where and how to find a business lawyer for your startup is extremely important. Here are three factors to consider. This article The Right Time To Find A Business Lawyer Is Now appeared first in YFS Magazine.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

In the lead-up to Tech5 2017 – the annual competition organized by TNW and Adyen which celebrates Europe’s fastest-growing tech companies in the Netherlands, UK, Germany, Spain, France and Sweden – we’re launching a series of remarkable stories of businesses that experienced extreme growth. We asked these companies to tell us the data backed story on how key decisions were made, which growth hacks led to the much loved hockey stick curve, and how this impacted their company.

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Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Early this morning I saw an email from Dave that pointed me at a giant bundle of happiness. Bryan Cranston Will Bring Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams to Series. So – let’s go through all the parts of awesomeness of this. First, Philip K. Dick is one of my favorite sci-fi writers. One summer, about five or so years ago, I bought every PKD book I could find in paperback (almost all of them.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

CodeNEXT is Austin’s ongoing effort to revise the city’s Land Development Code, regulations that determine how land can be used throughout… Continue reading on Austin Startups ».

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

There are a lot of relationships that would be a little weird if they hadn't become commonplace--the kind of thing where someone raised by wolves might not adjust to so easily. A waiter requests money from you at the end of a meal, a doctor looks into your open mouth, and demanding strangers get into your car if it's yellow and has a number on the roof.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

In September of 2015, the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) released a study examining the potential impact that gender parity could have on… Continue reading on Austin Startups ».

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Share. This motivational video is for entrepreneurs, startups and business owners to start the week off on the right foot. This video was about the Power of the Mind. “To sum up what Mamba Mentality is, it means to be able to constantly try to be the best version of yourself,” The Pillars of the Mamba Mentality. Passion. Be obsessive. Relentlessness.

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Scott Edward Walker

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar. Welcome to our weekly series “ Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.” Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs. Why? Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur or founder; and whether you’re launching your venture, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

I’m celebrating my 23rd year in Austin, this year. Longer than most; not as long as many others. Continue reading on Austin Startups ».

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Most budding entrepreneurs don’t realize that nine out of ten startups fail within 24 months. They only see and remember the recent new entrants in the billion dollar valuation club, including Uber, Airbnb, and Snapchat. While last year was not a banner year for new businesses, the startup rate is still about one per minute, so you need more than luck to improve your odds of success.

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