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The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Start a Business in for 2016

Up and Running

Grand Rapids is also home to StartGarden, a startup accelerator with the goal of turning Michigan into a flourishing business ecosystem. If you are interested in starting a business in Oklahoma City, check out these resources: Oklahoma Business Startup Guide. Louis is a growing hub for startup activity. SCORE Oklahoma City.

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Why Entrepreneurs Need To Keep Up With Changing Regulations

YoungUpstarts

Whether it’s the development process, staffing, or another variable, your can’t-miss startup solution will probably face an obstacle or two on its way to viability. The impact of government regulations on small businesses is vast, which means tech startups must ensure they’re equipped to endure. Start a social campaign.

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The 50 Top Startups at SXSW 2019

Austin Startup

The Forrest Four-Cast: February 11, 2019 The 11th annual SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx brings together more than 50 of the world’s top startups who will present their emerging technologies before a panel of expert judges and a live audience on March 9–10. Orlando, FL Click here to browse the full lineup of startups for SXSW Pitch 2019.

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Publicity Stunts: When Good Ideas Go Bad

crowdSPRING Blog

Back in 1896, executives at the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway were looking for a way to gin up some excitement, build awareness, and gain some customers who would be willing to buy tickets to Texas. The new town, named Crush, was built in short order, just for the purpose of having a place for the crash to happen. PR Destroyed It.

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Texas goes to Kansas City for the Kauffman Foundation Eship Summit

Austin Startup

The Kauffman Foundation is the non-profit name synonymous with entrepreneurship. It was established to honor Ewing Marion Kauffman, a billionaire entrepreneur from Kansas City, Missouri — but it’s impact is felt all over the country and all of the world. Our problems are about managing, focusing, and encouraging growth.

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Transcript of How to Prepare to Sell Your Business

Duct Tape Marketing

He’s been a developer/hacker for over 15 years, and he sold his first startup, VinSolutions for $150 million. We didn’t talk about this ahead of time, but that’s what I’m standing in Kansas City, Missouri recording this. You name it, we’ve got it. He is the founder and CEO of Stackify.

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Leadership Guide for Every Business Growth Stage

ReadWriteStart

I grew up in Missouri, and for me, the story of the evolution of St. When the railroad came looking (with their new tool) they looked elsewhere, ultimately discovering a no-name cow town further south to serve as their railway hub between the East and the West — and that town is now Kansas City. I use the cities of St.