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3 Tech Solutions That Make An Entrepreneur’s Day More Manageable

YoungUpstarts

by Bob La Loggia, founder and CEO of AppointmentPlus. When you’re starting a business, focus is the name of the game. Every entrepreneur knows this — at least in theory. Most are keenly aware of the need to invest their precious time in activities that generate the highest ROI. Whether they follow through on that knowledge, however, is a different story.

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How to Hack Growth When Growth Stalls

ConversionXL

One of the greatest threats to long-term success is when companies aren’t vigilant enough about responding to the changes in their market—whether it’s by failing to spot product or channel fatigue, acknowledge new competition, make needed updates to products or marketing adjustments in a timely fashion, or embrace new technology coming online. Editor’s Note: this piece is an excerpt from Hacking Growth.

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Awesome Austin Tech Events, May 1–7

Austin Startup

The Forrest Four-Cast: May 1, 2017 The strength of the Central Texas technology / startup scene helps SXSW thrive as an epicenter of innovation. Some of the most interesting events in Austin for the week of May 1 through May 7 are as follows: Monday, May 1: Food & Tech ATX Meet Up (FREE) If working on current or future challenges associated with food, you are invited to come network with innovators and ahead-of-the-curve thinkers in this community.

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Platinum Rapid Funding Group: How To Run a Successful Team

The Startup Magazine

Today, we’re presenting an interview with Mr. Ali Mayar , the CEO of Platinum Rapid Funding Group , a company that funds small businesses and helps them achieve their goals. In other words, small companies that are cash-strapped or require working capital stand to benefit from their services. Having set up shop in 2012, Platinum Rapid Funding harnesses its technology, manpower, proprietary data and resources, and unique business model to deliver what it currently does.

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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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One Piece Of Advice Startups Might Not Hear – Direct Marketing Is Not Dead

YoungUpstarts

There are so many ways to use the internet to get word out that you have a new company that it is easy to forget that there are other approaches to marketing that are becoming largely untapped. One of the best ways to grow both your market and your own personal network within that market is direct marketing, especially in print. Regardless of what you might hear and all the press being given to online marketing, direct marketing is NOT dead and this is something all startups should understand, e

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10 Tips For Remodelers To Become More Profitable In 2017 by Mike Bruno

Mike Michalowicz

Running a successful remodeling business is more about numbers than it is about bricks and sticks. Of course, producing quality work is important; but I can assure you – there are companies out there that produce quality work but go bankrupt because they are not focused on profitability. By definition, profitability is “the degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.

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Whats CRM anymore?

deal architect

Asked Josh Greenbaum, speaking for a group of analysts Microsoft briefed during CRM Evolution on Monday about updates to its Dynamics 365. What used to be a HR recruiters playground in LinkedIn a few years ago is becoming a salesperson’s.

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Times Are Changing In Logistics

YoungUpstarts

Logistics is the business of transporting goods from one area to another. It’s become particularly popular for business owners to outsource their logistics needs to other companies and there’s a clear reason for this. Logistics can be expensive. It can cost thousands to move heavy equipment from one area to another. Sometimes it’s cheaper for companies to hire a company to complete the service, cutting the cost as well as the responsibility.

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Case Study: 40% of Sales from SEO

Duct Tape Marketing

Case Study: 40% of Sales from SEO written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Search engine optimization (SEO) is changing fast. It used to be that you could use keyword stuffing and other such techniques to boost your rankings. No longer. Google and other search engines are committed to rewarding quality content that clearly and precisely answers a browser’s question.

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Bitfusion Flex:

Austin Startup

Catapulting Deep Learning Discoveries As an active angel investor and advisor, I derive huge energy from the startup journey. I take great pride when my portfolio companies break technology barriers and launch products and/or partnerships that truly move the needle for customers. In the end, IMPACT is what matters. And wow, Bitfusion is on that road.

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A new era in IT

deal architect

Max Hopper, writing in HBR in 1990 talked about the then IT “Hall of Fame” including SABRE, American Airlines’s reservation system, which eventually became a computerized reservation system (CRS), and Apollo, the other leading CRS, transformed marketing and distribution in.

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Apology Accepted, United

YoungUpstarts

by Nate Regier, co-founding owner and chief executive officer of Next Element and author of “ Beyond Drama “ So I received a personal apology from United Airlines’ CEO, Oscar Munoz. If you have flown United, you probably got one too. I frequently United, and was shocked by the recent event of a passenger being forcibly removed from an overbooked flight.

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When To Enlist A Board Of Directors Or Advisory Board

Startup Professionals Musings

Many entrepreneurs I know are confused by definition and need for an Advisory Board versus a Board of Directors. Some view both of these as a waste of time and burden on the CEO, while other founders surround themselves with insiders and cronies in an attempt to expedite and add credibility to their own interests. I suggest a few simple considerations will clarify the alternatives.

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3 Reasons Why Great Design Matters To Your Brand

Brandanew

It’s easy to get lost in the day to day workings of your Startup or small business. It’s much harder to find time to hone your online presence and evaluate what’s working. Most people think of content as the mainstay of good brand experiences. But most of us tend to ignore that content includes great design. You do not want your consumers to find your content.

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Of small hands and enterprise suites

deal architect

Ever since I was a baby, I have heard arguments about whether you should buy best-of-breed packaged software or suites. Suites had the appeal of common look and feel, integration across modules, shared data models and other advantages, but often.

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How To Turn Your Social Media Traffic Into e-Commerce Revenue

YoungUpstarts

If you know anything about e-commerce, you cannot deny the importance of social media in marketing and establishing a business brand. Studies show that shoppers’ purchasing decisions are largely influenced by information found on Social media platforms inform of reviews, comments and feedback, particularly from their own friends. It is evident that social media platforms are big drivers for e-commerce, from the beginning to the end of each customer’s journey.

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8 Characteristics Of Paradigm-Shifting Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

What sparks paradigm-shifting innovation in any business? It’s a special mix of entrepreneur and company, regular in every respect except for having the courage and foresight to make an idea happen that was supposed to be impossible. As an entrepreneur in a startup, how do you know if you have this potential, and what are the steps to get from an innovation to a revolution?

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These entrepreneurs don’t mind if you copy their best growth strategies

The Next Web

Behind every high-growth business, there is a stroke of a genius kind of idea that put the wheels in motion. If you talk to any entrepreneur, they’ll tell you that a great business idea without a tangible growth plan is worth as much as a car with an empty gas tank. You won’t get far. In fact, you won’t get further than your own garage. So to really kick their business into higher gear and avoid being checkmated by their opponents or unfavorable market conditions, startups must go through a rapi

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7 Easy and Effective Customer Segments to Target in Facebook Ads

ConversionXL

Facebook ads, when utilized properly, are among the most effective targeted marketing efforts in the industry. However, it’s often the case that companies are leaving money on the table when it comes to Facebook ads. Often, there are simple customer segments (that you already have access to) that you can target with Facebook Ads very effectively.

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You Want To Start A Travel Blog? 7 Tips To Set You Apart.

YoungUpstarts

Most people get travel blogging wrong. They imagine that if they have a steady base of followers, brands will fly them around the world. Their only job there will be to meet the locals, eat their foods, take some Instagram-worthy pictures, and post a few words about the experience on their blog. Well, that’s just part of the deal. If you want to make it in this overly competitive blogging niche without hiring an article writer , you need to treat your travel blog as a business.

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8 Ways To Inspire Lifetime Loyalty From Key Employees

Startup Professionals Musings

It’s a whole new world out there in the workplace. Millennials want work that matters, and don’t care for hierarchies. Boomers are coming back to work, but because of their experience, they may be insulted by constant feedback. All prefer more flexible hours, the chance to work from home, and the traditions of lifetime loyalty to one company no longer apply.

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5 key strategies for differentiating yourself as a freelancer

The Next Web

You have a distinct skill set that’s in demand and you’d like to begin taking on work as a freelancer, but you’re not quite sure how to stand out from others in the marketplace. Whether you’re trying to find clients through your colleagues, on LinkedIn or a freelancer platform like Contently or Upwork, you should consider how to differentiate yourself from competing freelancers that offer similar services.

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Will Initial Coin Offerings Fund the Future?

Version One Ventures

One innovation we have seen in Blockchain has been the rise of app coins as a way to monetize protocols and open source projects. Most launches were through Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), basically crowdfunded app coin sales. And boy, has it taken off! In 2017 alone, ICOs raised more than $100 million in 15 deals. Cosmos Network raised $16.8 million in 30 minutes and Qtum raised $15.4.

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To Infinity and Beyond: How Entrepreneurism is Making Space Tourism Viable

YoungUpstarts

by Joe Carlen, author of “ A Brief History of Entrepreneurship: The Pioneers, Profiteers, and Racketeers Who Shaped Our World “ Going back to the dawn of civilization, many entrepreneurs have sought their fortunes through adventures of exploration. Mesopotamian entrepreneurs prospered by expanding their landlocked trade routes east to the Indus Valley (modern-day India) and west to Egypt and beyond.

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8 Unconscious Biases Shape Your Business Decisions

Startup Professionals Musings

Every boss and decision maker is convinced that he or she is able to look objectively at any problem, and make an unbiased decision. Some typically worry about biases in their team, but rarely think of themselves as a source of bias. In reality, everyone has biases, and needs to make sure they are researching objective data, and listening to alternatives, before making a decision.

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3 leaders shaking up Finland’s tech scene

The Next Web

Despite the chilly conditions in Helsinki, the Finnish startup scene is heating up. The country that gave birth to Nokia, Angry Birds and the Linux operating system is continuing to pop out startups. And many are set to disrupt industries on a global scale. According to Startup100, there are more than 600 active startups in the country. Most of these startups are in the tech or gaming industries.

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How I Overcome The Anxiety Of Entrepreneurship

YFS Magazine

It's time to take a deeper look into the toll that anxiety can take in business. Here's how to move forward to attain the success you deserve.

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What Makes Forex Trading A Good Investment?

YoungUpstarts

Foreign Currency Exchange Trading or simply Forex Trading is one of the most popular activities among modern investors. More and more people are showing interest in forex trading for different reasons and many of them look at this activity as a source of income for their future business ventures. With the right strategy, people can definitely benefit from this special type of trading.

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7 Strategies For A Low Entry-Cost Sustainable Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

If your dream has long been to start and manage your own business, there is no time like the present to get started. The cost of entry is at an all-time low, working from home through an Internet website seen globally, turning a hobby or an invention into an online business. But don’t be misled into thinking that long-term business success is assured and low risk.

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These entrepreneurs don’t mind if you copy their best growth strategies

The Next Web

Behind every high-growth business, there is a stroke of a genius kind of idea that put the wheels in motion. If you talk to any entrepreneur, they’ll tell you that a great business idea without a tangible growth plan is worth as much as a car with an empty gas tank. You won’t get far. In fact, you won’t get further than your own garage. So to really kick their business into higher gear and avoid being checkmated by their opponents or unfavorable market conditions, startups must go through a rapi

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5 Signs It’s Time For A Rebrand

YFS Magazine

Your branding communicates the first impression. Does your brand clearly communicate who you are and how you can help customers?

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How To Navigate Your Finances After Graduation: 4 Crucial Tips for Recent Grads

YoungUpstarts

According to a Fidelity Investments study, about 70% of the class of 2013 is graduating with an average debt of $35,200. Figuring out a way to pay for college expenses might be far easier when compared to dealing with finances post-graduation, when you enter your first job and receive your first disposable income. You’ll have to juggle plenty of expenses at one time, pay off debts on provincial Winnipeg loans for school and credit cards, insurance, retirement plans, stock options – not to

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How to Get Organizational Buy-in for Conversion Optimization

ConversionXL

Testing in an enterprise is truly a team sport. If a testing program was a football team, its lead would be the QB. They can set the tone and direction, but without the support of a good offensive line, they’ll be scrambling to get any real results. To get a good “offensive line” in your company, you’ll need to get buy-in from the right people. Lean technology companies can rapidly test with as few as one person, but in a large corporation, knowing how to navigate the organization is just as imp

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3 Proven Methods for Women Entrepreneurs to Overcome Funding Gaps

Up and Running

It’s no secret that women have traditionally been paid less than men, but it can also be challenging for women entrepreneurs to find funding for startups. Statistically, women earn only 7 percent of venture capital investments overall. And historically, acquiring a loan hasn’t been much easier, as women see only about 80 to 85 percent of the loan approvals that men do.

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Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?

YFS Magazine

Thinking of starting a business? You just might have what it takes to be an entrepreneur if you can identify with these 10 traits.

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Tips For Getting Your Small Business Off To A Great Start

YoungUpstarts

Are you currently working through the process of starting a small business? If so, you’ll want to work diligently to ensure you create a good foundation and then build off of that foundation. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to find solid footing, unless you’re able to collect capital for your startup. You’ll also need to make sure you have officially registered your business with the appropriate entities in your area of operation.