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How To Trim Startup Operating Expenses Fast

YoungUpstarts

The United States is the 3rd most startup-friendly nation in the world, behind Germany and Japan, according to US News, but startup entrepreneurs in America still need to keep operating costs under tight control in order to build their companies and make them profitable. Negotiate with your suppliers.

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The fundamental lesson of the forces governing scaling startups

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

Small companies operate this way by necessity, and it works! “Founder trouble” is a leading cause of startup death (though data also show that companies with only one founder are more likely to fail , so the conclusion is just that startups are just always likely to fail!). A team of one is brittle, but fast.

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The 5 Best States In America For New Business

YoungUpstarts

The United States is not uniform in its friendliness toward small businesses, and some states make operating a business easier than others. Additionally, the tech startup community has grown so quickly that Utah has a new nickname: The Silicon Slopes. The Texas Enterprise Fund also helps startups gain necessary funding.

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Welcome to The Frontier – An Ode To Startups

Feld Thoughts

When I saw it, I asked Zack if I could post it on my blog as an ode to all startups. “American democracy was born of no theorist’s dream; it was not carried in the Sarah Constant to Virginia, nor in the Mayflower to Plymouth. Friends from the campaign went on to run Obama’s Internet operation.

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Small business and startup tips: training day!

crowdSPRING Blog

However, most small businesses and startups ignore training programs altogether, or cobble together ad hoc strategies when on-boarding new hires. These operation of these tools can typically be taught very quickly, usually on day 1 of training. Photo: Virginia Guard Public Affairs.

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Technology, Innovation, and Modern War – Class 1

Steve Blank

Given the tech-centricity of Stanford and Silicon Valley, Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I thought it was natural to design a class to examine the new military systems, operational concepts and doctrines that will emerge from 21st century technologies – Space, Cyber, AI & Machine Learning and Autonomy. And that has happened to us.

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Entrepreneur Builds on Technology Platform to Power the Barbershop Industry

Hearpreneur

After I graduated from JMU, I interned as a data analyst for an LA startup. Whether it be operating with unique business models or serving overlooked demographics, the ability to solve problems or create solutions that others cannot is itself a competitive advantage. Tell us your story. Why did you start your business?