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Startup Funding – A Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs

ReadWriteStart

I have often been asked about Startup Funding by entrepreneurs. Many myths surround the subject of startup funding. Here is Startup Funding, a Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs. Pre-Requisites of Funding. Gone are the days where you can get funded based on an idea. To secure your funding, you must establish the feasibility of your idea through proper planning and implementation.

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The New Startup: Legal Financing & Lawsuit Loans

YoungUpstarts

If you haven’t heard about legal financing or lawsuit loans before, that may change. The practice of legal financing dates back to the early 1990s, but it didn’t take off in the United States until Credit Suisse Securities launched a litigation lending program in 2006 that later became its own company in 2012. Legal financing, often referred to as a lawsuit loan, is a cash advance that a lender gives to someone in exchange for a portion of their potential settlement or judgment in a lawsuit.

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4 Best Marketing Automation Tools

The Startup Magazine

Businesses need to effectively market their products and content if they want to gain more customers and spread their brand. However, marketing can pose many problems, so finding the best marketing automation tools for your business can help you out. If you don’t know which automation tools to pick, then we have some online tools suggestions for you to consider.

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17 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Leverage Networking in Business

Hearpreneur

Networking in business helps you reach more clients and more importantly, share your lessons and successes with other business owners. This ultimately improves your confidence and reminds you to push harder regardless of the obstacles you face in business. Of course, they’re various other ways you can benefit from networking. Here’s how entrepreneurs and business owners leverage networking in their businesses. #1- Begin conversations.

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Building Healthy Innovation Ecosystems for Your Projects

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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How Entrepreneurial Planning Helps You Have Smoother Sailing

ReadWriteStart

Being an entrepreneur is a state of mind, way of living. To get started in business, you have to be rigorous and have proper methods. Even if working in entrepreneurship is not what you might call entertainment — passion is essential. Be your own ally, and make your motivation and passion the main engine of your business. Here is how entrepreneurial planning helps you have smoother sailing.

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Turning the microphone over

Startup Lessons Learned

Like so many of us, I have struggled these past few days with what to say about the heartbreaking injustice that has shaken our country. This struggle pales in comparison to what the Black community is suffering through. Silence is not an option, and I'm glad to see so many people standing up to say what we should have been saying all along. Count me among them: racism, white supremacy, and fascism should have no place in our society.

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15 Entrepreneurs Describe Their Leadership Styles

Hearpreneur

Every leading position in business requires a demonstration of diverse skills and leadership styles. Working environments differ thus requires the leader to master the best style that works in that business. For instance, an authoritative style may not suit a business in its initial stages of development. Here’s how entrepreneurs and business owners lead their teams; #1- Leading from the front.

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Google rescues TikTok, deletes over 5 million negative comments to spike up ratings

Our Own Start-up

The never ending war between YouTube and TikTok and hashtags asking users to ban TikTok, especially in India, has an abysmal impact for which ratings were dropped to 3 from 4.7, and then it suddenly plunged to 1.2, its lowest rating ever. But tech giant Google brings off the bummer and becomes a saviour of TikTok.

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New Normal: Conversation with Sridhar Vembu of Zoho

deal architect

I have been doing video interviews with a number of CIOs, software executives and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes.

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8 Ways Your Old School Can Energize Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. The lesson of finding help, connections, and even funding where other people may never look is one that makes all the difference in the entrepreneur lifestyle.

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How to Create an Unbeatable Business Strategy

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Every journey needs a map. A well-drawn map sets you on the right path and helps you get to your destination as quickly and efficiently as possible. And it is just as relevant to business as it is to the great outdoors. Whatever goals and objectives your business may be working to – growth, new product development, digital transformation – you will need a roadmap to make sure you don’t get lost on the way.

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How To Have A More Efficient Small Business

YoungUpstarts

Now that you’ve put in the hard work to create your small business, you’ll want to ensure that it lasts a long time. To do so, your organization must have efficient operations. That involves changing with the times and adapting to trends, as well as adjusting how you do certain activities as your business grows. Here are ways to have a more efficient small business than your competitors.

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New Normal: Conversation with Doug Belden of Hillsborough County, FL

deal architect

I have been doing video interviews with a number of CIOs, software executives and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes.

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Why Smart Entrepreneurs Build Plans For Their Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Most technical entrepreneurs I know demand the discipline of a product specification or plan, and then assume that their great product will drive a great business. Serious investors, on the other hand, look for a professional business plan or summary first, and hardly ever look at the product plan. Is it any wonder why so few entrepreneurs ever find the professional investors they seek?

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Your Guide to Cyber Security: What You Should Know

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Cybersecurity can be a very nuanced topic often littered with industry jargon. With an uptick in working from home, there has also been an increase in cybercrime as hackers are taking advantage of the pandemic, exploiting and preying on people who are uneducated about best practices. The only way to protect yourself from falling victim of a cyber attack is to educate yourself on what cybersecurity is, how to recognize it, and how to prevent it.

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How To Craft The Perfect Sales Presentation For Small Businesses

YoungUpstarts

by David Duford , author of “ The Official Guide To Selling Insurance For New Agents “ If you’re a small business owner, chances are you persuade your clients on some level. . If you’re looking for a strategy to sell in an ethical, low-pressure way that produces results, then you’ve found the right article! In this article, I discuss how small businesses can craft the perfect sales presentation to convert more of your prospects into clients.

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New Normal: Conversation with Peter Maier of SAP

deal architect

I have been doing video interviews with a number of CIOs, software executives and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes.

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#BlackLivesMatter and What I’m Doing

Feld Thoughts

So that I’m unambiguous about my perspective, #BlackLivesMatter. Amy and I have been philanthropically supporting Progressive Public Policy and Social Justice Organizations for over 20 years. However, just providing financial support is not nearly enough, and I’ve decided to put much more time and energy into understanding and helping eliminate racial inequity.

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Why Blog?

Rembrandt Communications

Do You Really Need to Have a Blog? You hear all about people posting blogs. Maybe you’ve tried blogging without success? Well, a blog (short for web log) may be the secret tool you need to boost awareness and sales fast… without spending a dime! Why blog? A blog is simply a way to provide unique content to your target market. They are shorter than articles (usually between 300 and 600 words), and there is a reason they are so popular….

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How To Make Sure Your Startup Appeals To Generation Z

YoungUpstarts

Move over Millennials, there are some new kids on the block, and they go by the name of Generation Z. This group of young adults are beginning to graduate college, which means they’re now picking up jobs, embarking on careers, and earning their own money. If you want to ensure that they spend their newfound cash on the services and products you have to offer from your startup, you need to go out of your way to appeal to them.

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New Normal: Conversation with Jack Barrett of First Citrus Bank

deal architect

I have been doing video interviews with a number of C level execs, VCs and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy.

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You are Not Alone

Feld Thoughts

On Wednesday 6/3 at 11am Energize Colorado will be launching our Mental Wellness initiative. While we already have a Mental Health Resource section up on the Energize Colorado , we are starting a weekly webinar series called Wellness Wednesdays. One of our goals with this initiative is to destigmatize mental health and support those in need of engaging in service during the Covid crisis.

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10 Ways to Skyrocket Business Growth Using Blockchain Technology

ReadWriteStart

Blockchain technology is cementing its position in the business marketplace to help you get more customers. Gratefully, the first thing that blockchain will help with is better security. But it’s going to take some time for the business community to adopt blockchain properly. With that being said, I’m going to explain ten unique benefits that blockchain technology will offer.

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7 Reasons Press Releases Are Still Relevant

YoungUpstarts

Press releases may have been the main thing back in the day where printing was the way to pass information and before the internet became mainstream. But, does this mean that press release is irrelevant today? Granted in today’s era, it is simple to create a message or make a video and send it through various social media platforms. If it is something that would excite your followers, then the information can go viral within a very short time span.

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New Normal: Conversation with Ed Abbo of C3.ai

deal architect

I have been doing video interviews with a number of C level executives, VCs and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy.

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Don’t Burn Down Your Own House

Feld Thoughts

Dave Mayer pointed me at this video today. After struggling with how I was feeling all morning, during my run, and while I read the Sunday New York Times, this finally helped me put a framework around my feelings. I’m angry. I’m sad. I’m confused. I’m appalled. I’m scared. I’m upset. And this is completely independent (and on top of) of all the challenges around the Covid crisis.

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The Importance of Digital Marketing in the Age of COVID-19

The Startup Magazine

Building and maintaining your business’ online presence has never been more important, especially since COVID-19 has forced businesses all over the world to close their doors and move their operations to the world wide web. The virus’ impact on the business world has been undeniable: the stock market has suffered massive turmoil , jobs have been lost, and small business owners are no longer able to rely on storefront transactions or in-person customer relationship building.

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How To Make Data-Driven Marketing Decisions

YoungUpstarts

Effective digital marketing campaigns are driven by data. Traffic sources, conversions, cost per click, and many other metrics have a wide range of potential variables to analyze, so it’s essential that you are able to identify that data that is the most crucial to your business. Data-driven decisions in marketing can have a number of benefits, providing you with better, faster results, and increasing your return on investment.

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Tik Tok’s Indian version Mitron gets popular, despite no promise of privacy

Our Own Start-up

Mitron has taken India by storm. It has a resemblance to TikTok owned by ByteDance. This app is developed by students of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee. Indians are moving away from TikTok, a Chinese app that has given birth to many controversies now and Mitron is the new destination preferred by millions.

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Most Warning Systems Do Not Warn Us That They Can No Longer Warn Us

Feld Thoughts

Since mid-March, I have received endless letters from companies and funds I’m an investor in with their thoughts on the Covid crisis. One of the best was from Paul Kedrosky and Eric Norlin of SK Ventures (one of our Partner Fund investments ). Paul and Eric have given me permission to repost it here. . ( First published May 15, 2020.). Greetings-.

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Building Assets ? 5 Ways to Increase Your Property Value

The Startup Magazine

Regardless of the property value in the market, everyone wants to get the best price for their home or business. Although you don’t have any control over the property market, still there are tips and techniques to get the maximum value for your property. Property is a large part of anyone’s net asset value. Here are a few ways you can magnify the net worth of your home or business: Get a Professional Inspection.

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Top 4 Ways To Rank Your Business Higher On Google

YoungUpstarts

It is not a surprise that people want to rank higher on Google particularly, as it is the most used search engine around the world. But for the same reason, every popular niche is saturated with competition. With that said, you can still find success in any one of those popular niches with the right Google marketing tactics in your arsenal. The four ways mentioned below can organically help your rankings, which can take some amount of time.

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Startups facing biggest challenges, 70% have less than 3 months of cash runaway

Our Own Start-up

NASSCOM Survey reported that 70% of travel and transport startups have faced 40% revenue decline, 50% of fintech and logistics startups have seen a similar dip whereas 14% of edtech and health tech startups expect revenue growth amid coronavirus crisis.

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Bias: At-Home Film Screening Event

Feld Thoughts

Amy and I, along with Techstars, were Executive Producers for Robin Hauser ‘s film “ bias “ It’s an extremely helpful documentary around understanding unconscious bias. When Robin made the film, she concentrated on examples around gender and race, but the principles apply to all aspects of bias. I’ve always felt the final wording on the overview captured the film well. bias is a film that challenges us to confront our hidden biases and understand what we risk when w

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3 Online Reputation Management Tips for Local Businesses

The Startup Magazine

Online marketers have spent a lot of time in the past to find ways through which businesses can streamline themselves as a giant in their industry. It doesn’t matter if you are just a startup or you have been running your business for quite some time, you need to deploy an effective marketing strategy to make sure that you reach the right kind of audience.

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Are Telecommuters Covered Under Workers Compensation?

YoungUpstarts

No matter where an injury occurs, if an employee is hurt on the job they may be eligible for worker’s compensation benefits. In order to demonstrate that an injury that happened at time should be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, you will need to be able to demonstrate that it happened while you were engaged in activities that benefitted your employer.

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