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[Review] The Lean Startup

YoungUpstarts

Creators of new products in environments of extreme uncertainty, startups face enormous risks. Enter “ The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses “, a New York Times bestseller by founder of IMVU (creator of 3D avatars) Eric Ries.

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A Non-Profit Lean Startup: The Story of Adopt-a-Pet

Startup Lessons Learned

Today it’s North America's largest non-profit pet adoption website, with millions of visitors to the site each month and partnerships with more than 17,000 animal shelters, pet rescue groups, humane societies and shelters. The company had no real process in place for developing its product, even as the product was doing well. “We

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18 Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Deal With Economic Uncertainty

Hearpreneur

Focusing on products and services that are extremely valuable to your customers is essential as it helps them rely more on you and ensures your business weathers the tough economic times. For example, businesses can use a ‘fighter product’ strategy to introduce affordable versions of high-end products Thanks to Anna Stella, BBSA !

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How to Start a Home Health Care Business

Up and Running

There’s never been a better time to do so— home health care is one of the largest growing industries , not just in North America, but around the globe. In 2013, North America accounted for just over 40 percent of the global home health care revenue. See Also: 12 Tips for a Wildly Productive Home Office.

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25 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

Jump forward 16-17 years, through numerous mergers, sales, wins and losses, and our current agency, HUB, is going strong, powered and pushed forward by that original desire to do a good job, create sustainable digital products and generally make a difference. But I also leaned that is actually ok. Thanks to Mike Staines, HUB ! #8-

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London Calling

Startup Lessons Learned

Four months ago, T he Lean Startup debuted at #2 on the New York Times bestseller list. Since then, I have been immersed in a non-stop whirlwind book tour of North America, filled with as many events, interviews, and talks as I could physically manage. It is changing the way companies are built and new products are launched.

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Father of 3D Printing Makes it Possible For Everyone To Paddle a Perception Brand Kayak

Hearpreneur

Tell us about your products and services. The roto-molding we used is really what made us unique and we were the first to use it in North America. Some people say Perception Kayaks is what put whitewater kayaking on the map in North America. Hire people smarter than you and lean on their expertise.