crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

You should know that about two-thirds of businesses with employees survive 2 years and about half survive only five years. Develop and refine your idea. Decide your legal business structure. Find partners or investors. Build your team. Grow your business. Develop and refine your idea. Find a niche.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 7, 2017

So believe me when I say this: When you’re first starting a business, no one trusts you. Here are 15 ways to look making your image look super legitimate without spending a fortune on marketing. A first impression goes a long way. Have a great logo and potential customers will immediately feel a certain way about your brand.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 16, 2016

We witness so many of the subtle gains of our labor – ideas made real, people turned passionate partners and the prospects of inching ever-closer to a long-term future rather than the great likelihood of total business failure. But by year 10, just one-third remain in operation. Re-set the vendor and partner paradigm.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 26, 2013

It’s part three of a series, cross-posted from his own blog , in which he draws on his experience to offer advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond. So far I have shared with you 9 simple steps to start your own tech business ((don’t miss part 1 , part 2 , and part 3 ). Raise your first round of money, or bootstrap.

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Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

Picking the right attorney in your startup is as important as picking the right business partner. You can’t underestimate the importance of selecting an attorney who “gets” your business model, your market opportunity, and most importantly, your fundraising and exit strategy. My business partner and I were elated.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 26, 2022

How to Scale Unicorns With Partner David Zhang, TVC. Joining us for this episode is our partner David Zhang, Partner at TCV (( Technology Crossover Ventures ). I’m a partner at TCV, which we founded in 1996. What’s your opinion on what’s happening in public markets and the ripple effect on private markets?

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Transformify

JUNE 5, 2019

Once you've made it to the position of a business leader, you might feel like you've reached the plateau in your professional career, especially if you have recently been promoted to CEO role. Whatever your next career goal is, becoming a leader that inspires and motivates everyone around will definitely help you to achieve it.

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www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Follow Entrepreneur on Facebook Follow Entrepreneur on Twitter Follow Entrepreneur on LinkedIn Subscribe | Mobile. Startup Basics Does College Matter for Entrepreneurs? Branding From Entrepreneur to Icon in Five Steps. Young Entrepreneurs How I Did It: The TOMS Story. Business & Small Business.

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Up and Running

JUNE 2, 2015

The idea is that by tapping into the primal emotions of your team members, you will be able to inspire them to achieve great things. Even if you can just internalize these few tips and techniques you’ll be on the right path to building happy, creative and inspired teams. But first, some background information and a bit of context.

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Reid Hoffman

MAY 18, 2021

Not only do we discuss why I think games are so valuable for entrepreneurs, we take an in-depth, geeky look at the specific games that impacted my life. Choose a good strategy, and your tribe or nation would win the battle or the war. They might (at best) mention one or two games and muse. It was also created in 1594.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 3, 2019

Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. 3- Being in touch with your highest self.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Are you unhappy with your current job? Have you always dreamed of being your own boss? I had the opportunity to speak with Melinda Emerson, the “SmallBizLady” and America’s #1 small business expert, who took the opportunity to share with us her proven, step-by-step method to transition from employee to entrepreneur.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

by Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, authors of “ The Barefoot Spirit: How Hardship, Hustle, and Heart Built a Bestseller “ These days we hear plenty about employee engagement. We know disengaged employees are bad for business. Frankly, it’s because in many cases employees really don’t have a stake. Hire smart.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

You’ve paid your dues. So, what’s your prize at the end of the day? For some, it’s enough to know that you’re great at your job. Admit it – you’ve thought about starting your own consulting business. Admit it – you’ve thought about starting your own consulting business.

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www.virtuosimedia.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Copywriting Tips. Home ▶ Businesses ▶ Startup Business Advice ▶ Current Page How To Find A Technical Cofounder For Your Online Business Idea. Our Vision. Contact Us. Corporate Blog. About Our Website. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use. Community Resources. Newsletters. Write For Us. Design Articles and Tutorials.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 2, 2020

When he realized that the technology the company had built could potentially be used to test for COVID-19, he jumped in feet first. The company expanded rapidly, growing from nine employees to 150 over the course of just five weeks. In one weekend, his assumption was proved correct. creating a model for how other cities can do it.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 31, 2014

In just a decade, the seasonal business went from a few employees in a garage to 100 year-round employees and 1,000+ employees during the Halloween season. We asked Tom Fallenstein, the president and CEO of HalloweenCostumes.com, to share some tips on starting and growing a seasonal business.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 15, 2012

This is not a bad thing - in fact the present is exactly where entrepreneurs should place most of their priorities and devote most of their energy. In other words, start planning for an emergency succession, then turn your focus to the longer term planning that should follow. ” Throne, you say?

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Up and Running

MARCH 15, 2016

Do you have a great idea for a line of business-casual womenswear that you think everyone would love, or maybe you’d really like to design your own athleticwear brand? Step 1: Planning your clothing business. Create a plan for your business. First off: You’ll need a business plan. A Standard Business Plan Outline.

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venturebeat.com

MARCH 8, 2011

Most people start their first company while they still have a day job. You can’t afford to hire three developers to add features and bugs. You can’t afford to hire three developers to add features and bugs. Your natural tendency is to fight these constraints, but that’s the wrong approach.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 1, 2020

A network of friends and partners can also serve as a great assurance and reminder that you’re not walking. Here are the various ways entrepreneurs and business owners stay motivated in business. #1- Another thing that keeps me motivated is to remember why I’m doing this in the first place. Rochester, Your GPS Doc, LLC !

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Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

You’ve reviewed what a business plan is , and why you need one to start and grow your business. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through every stage of writing a business plan that will actually help you achieve your goals. First, a few must-follow rules for writing a business plan. > > Know your audience.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

To give you a better idea of what entrepreneurs in this industry are thinking about during each phase of the startup process, I interviewed SaaS entrepreneurs from all over the world, including our own COO Noah Parsons. If you’ve got your own story or any useful resources to share, we’d love to read more in the comments below.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 15, 2020

Robert believes in "the powerful idea of self-reliance and this idea that you should know how to take care of yourself, and your family, and your community." You really want to see how your company treats its employees, treats its customers, treats the environment, taking a longer-term view." I am Eric Ries.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JUNE 9, 2020

He also has strongly held ideas about structuring a company to institutionalize these intentions to make sure the next leader, future employees, and the next board will be true to that philosophy. I was lucky enough to be one of the first people to speak to Brian in-depth since the pandemic began. 37:30) Compassion in layoffs. (39:37)

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mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

The concept poses both great benefits and significant challenges to entrepreneurs. There is something to allowing your business to grow organically and not to push expansion too rapidly. If you’re a startup entrepreneur, you risk facing a competitive disadvantage if you wait too long to expand your operations.

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techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

It is the first in a series of posts he’s writing about the decisions a young entrepreneur needs to make when she/he is first starting a business. So for this first post, here’s the best advice I can give you: join an awesome founding team and get your product out the door ASAP. Who’s going to execute first?

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Peter and Jonathan discuss the pros and cons of being your own boss, interview Eric Cacciatore (creator of the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast) about what he’s learned from other restaurant owners, and examine Thumbtack’s list of the 10 friendliest cities for small business. The Pros and Cons of Being Your Own Boss.

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www.chubbybrain.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

We love a good entrepreneurial success story – entrepreneur as protagonist overcomes obstacles and builds a thriving, successful company (and become wealthy while doing so). Like Edison and the lightbulb, like Gates and the pc operating system, I would launch a revolution that would transform society while bringing me wealth and fame.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 19, 2010

This presentation reveals some really practical details on how I made money investing in websites online, on a part time basis, and your friends will thank you for passing it on to them. The first thing I’d like to clarify to people is that as you hear me, I probably sound like I have an accent to you. How I Made $180,000 Profit.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 25, 2017

I enjoy sharing my experiences as an entrepreneur with friends and family. One of the stories I find myself repeating, especially when talking to people that feel they are at the end of their rope, is the story of how I launched my first business. I could tell my partner was getting nervous. Boy, was I mistaken.

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blog.expensify.com

APRIL 24, 2012

Update: The end is near, Expensify is hiring a.NET programmer! Or, rather, more offensively to Facebook and Google employees, less offensive to.NET developers, though the underlying message is the same.). As you might know, we’re hiring the best programmers in the world. Expensify Blog. Some additional comments at the end.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 9, 2019

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Need for a better renovation. We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Need for a better renovation. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same. Photo Credit: Dan Meyer. 5- Passion.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 25, 2021

"I just directly observed that the technology for doctors was really far from what they needed to operate at a high productivity level," he told me. His first instinct was that "somebody" should rethink how a doctor operates, how they communicate with the patient, and basically how the whole concept of care delivery works.

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www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

VC Cafe highlights everything you need to know from hosting your code in hackathons to open source legal docs. Hundreds of startups featured since 2005, will yours be next? A group of Seedcamp entrepreneurs started a startup tools wiki for that purpose, and we thought it would be well suited here. Seed Startups. Codeacademy.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

In fact, there are so many of these propaganda pieces that this question might naturally cross your mind: if listening to customers is so great, why do we need so much propaganda? Communities care about lots of things, like how good your product is, how much information you give them, how you defend them from trolls, right?

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