ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

I know that many, many entrepreneurs are feeling dejected because of investor rejections. Prashant is focusing his market validation process on mid-market companies - 2-3 years old, and somewhat stable. Misty Denson from Portland, Oregon, presented NameYourRentNow.com. Now, on to today's roundtable: Parallel6.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 17, 2015

See Also: Raise an Entrepreneur with These 36 Genius Toys. But maybe you’re still feeling at a loss for what to get the entrepreneur on your list. Or, maybe you’re the entrepreneur—feel free to share a link to this post with your friends and family (hint hint). For entrepreneurs who need to keep track of great ideas.

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Up and Running

APRIL 23, 2013

We started to think more from a marketing standpoint: We asked ourselves: “how can we outdo the last project.”. Portland is an independent musician city, so I was around a lot of people in the rock business, doing a lot of the same things. we opened up bank accounts, got tax ID numbers, and we always had product on hand.

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siliconflorist.com

DECEMBER 22, 2012

Covering the blossoming startup industry in Portland, Oregon, and the Silicon Forest. If you’re thinking about becoming a mentor for startups—either in a formal accelerator program or independently—here are some tips for thinking about how to work with entrepreneurs. Silicon Florist. Search for: July 3rd, 2012.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2018

Nike’s LinkedIn page notes that the Portland-based athletic giant is named for the Greek goddess of victory — one of the only mentions of this fun little fact anywhere in Nike’s vast marketing aperture. Wikipedia is a fantastic place to see and be seen. Ideamensch. Like to gab? Ideamensch is your jam.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Sramana Mitra is the founder of the One Million by One Million (1M/1M) initiative, an educational, business development and incubation program that aims to help one million entrepreneurs globally to reach $1 million in revenue and beyond. She is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and strategy consultant. What makes 1M/1M unique?

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Up and Running

JANUARY 3, 2019

Success in marketing and product development comes from a deep understanding of your target customer. This is why entrepreneurs are often encouraged to build businesses that solve problems that they have themselves. A buyer persona will help you make decisions about your marketing and sales processes. Common mistakes to avoid.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 30, 2012

If you’re a startup, you are by definition competing with the smartest people in the world – either large companies with more resources than yours or fellow entrepreneurs who are hoping to disrupt large companies. Social media marketing for startups : How to use social to launch, position your messaging and get distribution.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 29, 2016

There are a lot of companies, out there, who call themselves experts in online marketing, but end up being untrustworthy and ineffective. An acorn holds the potential for growth (an important concept in marketing efforts) into a substantial and strong oak tree. My company is called White Rose Marketing Solutions.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 5, 2017

Every entrepreneur envisions the day when they can be fully self-sufficient and rely only on their own businesses for income and prosperity. However, not all careers are equal and some are more suited for aspiring entrepreneurs than others. Social Work. Finally, few aspects of launching a business are more important than outreach.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2013

By Ingrid Vanderveldt, Dell’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence. With new crowdsourced fundraising operations like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo , entrepreneurs are finding that they might be able to rely on the kindness of thousands of strangers who are willing to invest in their ideas. It’s the paradox of the modern startup.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2013

And I am often approached by entrepreneurs in cities which don’t have a vibrant VC community. Just ask the people of Portland, Seattle, Boulder, Iowa, Princeton, Dallas or countless other cities that don’t have enough venture capital. I travel the country a lot. Ask SuperCell. Or UrbanAirship. “ Startup Advice'

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 27, 2012

There is great opportunity here for a wide gamut of services, including peer to peer hosting, mobile sales training , and location-based marketing. Direct-from-the-artist crafts, in particular, is a major market that does not appear to be slowing down. This could mean entire workforces of employees working remotely. DIY Creativity.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 24, 2015

serial entrepreneur and author of 19 books. In a saturated and increasingly competitive market, the first steps toward a prosperous entrepreneurial career begin with a strong imagination, belief in yourself and your abilities, and refusal to quit in the face of adversity. by Robert B. Pamplin Jr., Use Your Imagination.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 23, 2012

That's exactly the challenge posed by Geeks on a Train , a veritable Nerd Express from Portland, Ore., to Vancouver, where passengers "rethink business" among like-minded entrepreneurs and investors. The final headcount was a raucous, adventuresome 100+ founders, investors, entrepreneurs, bloggers, developers and designers.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 24, 2014

Part 1: Bend, Oregon Ecosystem and Entrepreneurs. Local entrepreneurs just made it up as they went. The most fertile source of entrepreneurs is the population of existing entrepreneurial companies. Part 2: Early-stage Regional Venture Funds. Part 3: Engineering a Regional Tech Cluster. Here’s Part 3 of Dino’s story….

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

While the Miami party scene may generate a lot of buzz, if everyone you meet wants to be the next big NFT kingpin, you’re going to wonder if you can hire everyone you’ll need and get them rowing in the same direction in critical, but basic areas like marketing, sales, etc.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

As an entrepreneur in the crowded craft brewing business, his company’s dedication to quality has fostered its popularity among the beer-drinking public. The brewery has experienced a high level of success in the regional market, with a wide distribution in Wyoming and a satellite brewpub in Bellingham, Washington. Early Developments.

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Several years ago David Cohen , Jason Mendelson , and I started talking about the idea that the same principles of an accelerator model could apply to specific vertical markets or companies. Based in Portland, the program is just a short drive away from Nike World Headquarters.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 8, 2012

You’d think athletic socks are just a fashion commodity, but two college entrepreneurs think crew socks can not only be a fashion statement but also allow wearers to declare city affiliations. Strideline has seen considerable success in the Seattle market and is projecting $2 million in sales by 2013. per pair. .

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Up and Running

MAY 18, 2015

As I write this, I am currently sitting in my home office, overlooking my sleepy little neighborhood in Southeast Portland. I’m home at 11am on a weekday because I work remotely; I am employed by Palo Alto Software, but as they are located in Eugene, Oregon, and I am currently living in Portland, I am rarely in the office.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 20, 2014

This post and the two that follow highlight what Dino has learned about the characteristics of the startup and investing landscape in a regional market, and what it takes to intentionally engineer a thriving regional tech cluster. Part 1: Bend, Oregon Ecosystem and Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs in Bend. Startups in Bend.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 23, 2012

That’s exactly the challenge posed by Geeks on a Train , a veritable Nerd Express from Portland, Ore., to Vancouver, where passengers will “rethink business” among like-minded entrepreneurs and investors. The post 114 Entrepreneurs On 1 Train For 8 Hours Pitching Ideas appeared first on ReadWrite.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 23, 2012

That's exactly the challenge posed by Geeks on a Train , a veritable Nerd Express from Portland, Ore., to Vancouver, where passengers will "rethink business" among like-minded entrepreneurs and investors. The final headcount was a raucous, adventuresome 100+ founders, investors, entrepreneurs, bloggers, developers and designers.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 22, 2015

In the last year alone, several have opened across the United States, with cafes in New York City, Oakland, California, and soon, Portland Oregon. I spoke with wife and husband team Kristen and Sergio Castillo, whose cat cafe, Purringtons, is set to open in Portland at the end of January. See Also Shoestring Marketing Budget?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

The Executive Summary for a bank lending plan should be a literal summary of the entire business plan, with a paragraph roughly devoted to the product/service, market, industry, marketing, and management. Alternatively, a strong opening that focuses on the “total addressable market” in clear and concise language is also appropriate.

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Up and Running

JUNE 3, 2011

Frank Chimero , a designer and author in Portland, Oregon, keeps a collection of articles that inspire him to make things. How to Get Started as an Entrepreneur. 100 Rules for Entrepreneurs – James Altucher. 100 Rules for Entrepreneurs brings me down to earth. It reminds me that being an entrepreneur is hard work.

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Up and Running

JULY 19, 2016

After graduating last month from the University of Portland with focuses in marketing, social media, theater, and entrepreneurship, I am thrilled to pass on my story to fledgling entrepreneurs. See Also: Starting a Business Guide. 1) Money management. You think an allowance will help kids learn about how to manage their money?

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 9, 2019

Transcript of Growing Your Business While Growing as an Entrepreneur written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. John Jantsch: This episode of The Duct Tape Marketing podcast is brought to you by Klaviyo. Hello and welcome to another episode of The Duct Tape Marketing podcast. Back to Podcast. Transcript.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 29, 2016

You might also consider leasing offices in other independent and entrepreneurial spaces, like this one in Portland (look for something similar where you are). Still, do not just chuck whatever is left of your investment capital into the stock market and hope for the best. Saving and Investing. You want your money to make its own money.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

DIY Tools There are quite a few do-it-yourself options for the thrifty entrepreneur. If you’d like to capture the iPhone market, too, check out AppBreeder , a web-based iPhone app maker, or SwebApps , another tool for building iPhone applications.

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Up and Running

JUNE 16, 2014

When it comes to social media, many entrepreneurs are self-taught. We asked Hannah Meuser, a social media strategist at the Portland-based marketing company Anvil , to point out common social media mistakes that every business owner should avoid. Customer Service Growing a Business Sales and Marketing Starting a Business'

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Up and Running

JULY 17, 2017

My neighborhood of Alberta in Portland, Oregon, where small local businesses are plentiful. Burch expressed that entrepreneurs are feeling more hopeful both in terms of their abilities to grow their individual businesses and in terms of the overall health of the small business climate in general. Filling new market needs.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 21, 2014

How to Get More Customers for Free This Week Through Google written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. It’s guest post day here at Duct Tape Marketing and today’s guest post i s from Erik Larson – Enjoy! . I typed “Plumbing in Portland, Maine” and I got these results.

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Up and Running

JULY 31, 2015

Josh has a lot to tell new entrepreneurs about what to expect from starting a business in the food industry, and how to maintain that ever-elusive work-life balance. Was it always your plan to be an entrepreneur? For me personally, I never wanted to be an entrepreneur. I googled “How do you sell a food product?”

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Statdragon is a Saas platform that allows businesses to access and analyze metrics about their existing videos and optimize their video marketing strategy. Nelson encourages up and coming entrepreneurs to get out to industry events, and strategically plan who they want to connect with. What helps a busy entrepreneur get work done?

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Feld Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

The price of admission for us to make an investment like this is that we think the company is extraordinary and will be an unambiguous long term market leader. Through YEO, I got to know Mike and Cindy (who is also an entrepreneur and was in YEO) very well. My long standing relationship with Mike.

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