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New Crowdfunding Site CrowdIt To Incorporate Mentoring, Networking

YoungUpstarts

CrowdIt ( www.crowdit.com ) aims to take a different approach to crowdfunding by building an online community, as well as incorporating elements of mentoring, peer review and business networking for inventors, innovators, entrepreneurs and other associated dreamers.

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5 Keys To Starting A New Venture In Your Local Town

Startup Professionals Musings

Colby is a living example of how it works there, starting with his Parengo Coffee Shop in Sikeston, Missouri. No matter how hard you are willing to work inside the business, you still need external relationships with suppliers, people in your business network, and your community. It still takes collaboration to build a business.

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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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TechStars Patriot Boot Camp Is Happening This Week

Feld Thoughts

Donna Harris, Startup America. Al Doan, Missouri Star Quilt Co. Patrick Riley, Global Accelerator Network. Shaun Johnson, Boston Startup School. Finally – thank you, thank you, thank you to all the mentors helping out next week: Aneesh Chopra, Former US Chief Technology Officer. David Cohen, TechStars.

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14 Entrepreneurs Explain The Role A Coach Plays in Their Business

Hearpreneur

Growthmentor.com facilitates one-to-one conversations with experienced startup mentors and marketing mentors that genuinely want to help. Second is helping with connections: Since they have worked with people with varying skill sets over the years, they have a large network of professionals who are experts in their domains.

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Breaking Down The Logistical And Psychological Barriers That Keep Disabled Entrepreneurs From Success

The Startup Magazine

The best disability-friendly cities in America include Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, and St Louis, Missouri; they have good local infrastructure, programs that are broadly supportive of disabled people , and public amenities and services that aren’t weighted against those with the challenge of long-term conditions.

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How To Turn A Great Idea Into An Action Plan

YoungUpstarts

If you’re unconvinced by any of that, don’t forget that a successful businessperson also tends to come with a network of valuable connections, which can also drastically improve your chances. To borrow a phrase from “ Dirty Harry ,” a startup has got to know its limitations. A mentor offers something you can’t manufacture: experience.

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