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How To Start An Etsy Shop

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Save yourself the energy by developing a strategy right out of the gate, including a plan B or a couple of backup products if things aren’t going as well as expected. This is actually a good time to consider creating a lean business plan so that you have the flexibility to change as you go. Think SEO and social media strategy.

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Case Study: SlideShare goes freemium

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First, SlideShare is a fantastic product (that I use on a regular basis) and an impressive company example of Lean Startup practices in action. Second, their story illustrates a key Lean Startup idea: proving the business in micro-scale. “We don’t give you all this Pro plan information right away when you join SlideShare.

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No Shelf Life: Why Selling Insurance May Be Right for You

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Freedom from renting an office space can save you thousands of dollars during those early lean years. Once you have quoted your prospective client and he or she is ready to buy, you’ll simply log onto the insurance company’s online portal, start a new online application, and take your client’s information right over the phone.