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The Strategic Advantage: How Busy SMB Owners Can Win At Marketing With Less Effort

YoungUpstarts

The most successful small business marketers aren't those doing the most they're those doing the right things consistently well, says Kim Schmitz. The post The Strategic Advantage: How Busy SMB Owners Can Win At Marketing With Less Effort appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The future of AI tooling is Interoperable: MCP and Agent2Agent

VC Cafe

Can’t stop hearing about AI Agents and MCP? there’s a good reason for it. We’re witnessing a shift towards autonomous systems capable of handling increasingly complex tasks. However, a critical challenge has emerged: how do these intelligent agents interact with the vast landscape of existing tools, data, and even each other? Two recent developments are poised to revolutionise this: Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Google’s Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol.

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No April Fool – Irreputable Companies Are Waiting To Take Advantage Of You!

Rembrandt Communications

Tips to Avoid Website, SEO and Other Communication Service Rip-Offs I get it. You have a lot going on. But you need fresh new content on your website, newsletters, emails, social media, etc. so, you may fall victim to those exciting marketing messages you receive on a daily basis (I know. I receive them, too!). After all, those SEO/PR/marketing companies claim that theyll take care of everything for you.

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As the EdTech sector matures, this US tech enterprise is looking to deliver impact with Classroom Manager

The Startup Magazine

The Edtech market is expected to grow by 16% between this year and 2029, providing a great deal of opportunity for startups. To date, much of the growth of the EdTech sector has focused on technology that enhance student learning. However, there is also opportunity for companies that prioritize long-term impact and help educators adapt to this new environment.

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Building Healthy Innovation Ecosystems for Your Projects

Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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Everything you learn in YC, in 10 minutes

VC Cafe

Michael Seibel first joined YC as a founder (twice: w07, w12) once with the live streaming service Justin.TV (which morphed into Twitch) and later on Socialcam, another streaming app. Michael later served as a group partner, managing director, and CEO of YC. The YC companies Michael has worked with are worth a combined $192 billion. A few weeks ago Siebel announced that he is stepping down from Y combinator.

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Why AI Isn’t Replacing You—It’s Freeing You

Duct Tape Marketing

Why AI Isnt Replacing YouIts Freeing You written by Jarret Redding read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Keith Lauver In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Keith Lauver, a serial entrepreneur, product launch expert, and founder of Atomic Elevatoran AI-powered marketing company behind Ella, a high-definition marketing platform.

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Deception As Fair Play: Applying “Trickeration” To Business Strategy

YoungUpstarts

by Justin Bookey, author of“Ping Pong Leadership“ The best lies about me are the ones I told. Patrick Rothfuss There is unfair competition, and there is effective competition.Outright breakingofrules, misleading others for hurtful advantage orexploitation? Thats not cool. Laws and conventions exist to address majorviolations. But when is a little misdirection justified?

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The Rise of Short-Form Video Marketing: A New Frontier for Brands

The Startup Magazine

Key Takeaways Discover why short-form video is revolutionizing brand marketing. Learn key strategies for crafting engaging content. Understand how brands harness trends to connect with audiences. What is Short-Form Video Marketing? In the fast-paced digital age, platforms like TikTok spearhead a revolution in how brands engage with consumers through short-form video marketing.

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The Accidental Speaker

Mike Michalowicz

When I first stood behind a microphone to share my story, I had no idea what it would become. Back then, I wasnt Mike Michalowicz, speaker and author. I was just a guy who had built businesses, made a lot of mistakes, and, more importantly, learned a few things the hard way. If you had told me then that speaking would become a major part of my lifes work, I probably would have laughed and said, Im not cut out for that.

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Healthcare Fraud: What to Know and Tips for Women Entrepreneurs

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Healthcare fraud is a big problem that businesses across the US can be vulnerable to. It can cost organizations billions yearly , shutting them down because of the significant financial losses, and have severe legal consequences. Whether you are a woman entrepreneur with a small team or a larger one, its important to know the challenges and risks out there, including this potential for fraud.

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The Teacher-Entrepreneur’s Guide: Building A Six-Figure Online Tutoring Business In 2025

YoungUpstarts

Online tutoring is the golden ticket for teachers in 2025, declares Elliot Phillips, founder of The Teacher Project and bestselling author of "Teaching on Your Own Terms". The post The Teacher-Entrepreneur’s Guide: Building A Six-Figure Online Tutoring Business In 2025 appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Taking Your Personal Injury Case to Court

The Startup Magazine

When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, the path to compensation can take two routessettlement or trial. While most personal injury cases settle out of court, some escalate to litigation, raising the stakes for both sides. Personal injury law book on a table. Image source But is going to court the right choice for you? The answer depends on several factors, including the complexity of your case, the willingness of the opposing party to negotiate, and the legal landscape

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“I consider my writing a success if I’m able to produce words I can both stand behind/formally weave into my worldview.” Five Questions with Moth Fund’s Molly Mielke

Hunter Walker

I knew I had to meet Molly. That’s what I felt when several friends separately mentioned her to me. It was either a very well coordinated inception or independent validation. Frankly, either would have piqued my interest (I’m pretty sure it was the latter). It only took a few Blue Bottle coffees for me to become an evangelist for her too.

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How to Improve User Experience and Get More Customers

Mike Michalowicz

Ever feel like your business is a never-ending game of whack-a-mole? You’re constantly putting out fires, and just when you think you’ve got things under control, another issue pops up. It’s exhausting, right? But here’s the thing: sometimes, the biggest wins come from focusing on the small stuff – Especially when it comes to your customers’ user experience.

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How breakthrough media coverage is driving brand growth for Kiwi SMEs

NZ Entrepreneur

For many SMEs, marketing begins and ends with social media and paid ads – but theres a better way to build trust and credibility. Public Relations or (PR) offers a cost-effective approach for New Zealand businesses to gain media exposure, establish thought leadership and create long-term brand value. While larger organisations have dedicated PR teams to manage their brand image, SMEs can also use strategic PR to create impactwithout requiring the marketing budgets of global players.

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Tech for Good: 10 Female Leaders Making a Positive Impact 

The Startup Magazine

When it comes to startups, females are making strides on a number of fronts. For example, the United States has seen a surge of women choosing the path of entrepreneurship. According to the 2024 Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report there are 14 million women-owned businesses, employing nearly 12.2 million people and generating $2.7 trillion in revenue.

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Analyst Cam: Analyst Cam: Workday - 2025 Release 1

deal architect

As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. Rob Zwiebach, VP Product Management at Workday, does a rapid-fire summary of what is included in.

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Business 101 – Ask for the Referral. Get the Reward

Mike Michalowicz

Heres one of my favorite business strategies. I dont solely rely on it. But I like it a lot. One of the simplest and most effective ways to grow your business is to ask for a referral. I know, I know, youve heard this before. But if youre like most business owners, youre either not asking at all, or youre doing it the wrong way. And by wrong, I mean sending out some generic, mass email begging for referrals like a kid shaking down the neighborhood for cookie sales.

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Zach Dell

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Small Business Guide To Navigating Diversity After Affirmative Action

YoungUpstarts

Randi B shares 3 tips for small business owners to navigate diversity in the aftermath of affirmative action and DEI. The post Small Business Guide To Navigating Diversity After Affirmative Action appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Importance of Gathering Evidence Following a Car Accident

The Startup Magazine

Car accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. This is particularly true about cities, like Las Vegas known for its busy streets. Whether it is a minor crash or a serious collision, the aftermath can be stressful. Victims often deal with injuries, vehicle damage, and insurance claims, making it essential to take the right steps after an accident.

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AI – Vibe Coding Changes Everything

Start Up Blog

You have more power than you think… (Listen to Steve read this post below with full Samma vibes added!) Vibe Coding is RAD. And if you can talk, describe, or vibe an idea you can now build software – No syntax – No debugging marathons. Just words + AI = working code. For decades, coding was a mysterious art, locked away behind keyboards and cryptic symbols for nerds like me.

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How Business Owners Can Reclaim Hours Every Week (Without Working More)

Mike Michalowicz

Youre busy. I get it. Me too. But. You have no idea where your time actually goes. I know you think you do. Youll tell me you spend most of your time on sales, client work, or growth strategies. But if I asked you for the data (real, documented proof) youd probably stare at me blankly or mutter something about your chaotic calendar. And thats the problem.

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Justin Lopas

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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How never to run out of cash!   

Berkonomics

The four basic dials to turn: There are four basic ways to increase the cash position of a company: 1) inject cash through borrowing or investment, 2) decrease spending or payments on debt, (3) increase efficiency of operations, and 4) increase revenues or advance payments from customers. with one warning: Even before examining the tactics of cash flow management, weve got to acknowledge that you never, ever should slip on payment of payroll taxes.

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Interview with Toronto-based Automotive Entrepreneur Serge Levkovich 

The Startup Magazine

Serge Levkovich is an independent automotive entrepreneur and luxury car enthusiast in Toronto who has built a career helping clients find the vehicles of their dreams. Serge has over 20 years of industry experience, including a General Manager role at Caliber Automobiles, a prominent player in the exotic car market. In this interview, Serge talks about his career path, gives insight into what it’s like working in the luxury car industry, and provides advice to aspiring automotive entrepre

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Potential Consequences Of Your Company Becoming Insolvent

YoungUpstarts

Failing to act when your company becomes insolvent can lead to serious consequences, including the potential forced closure of your company. The post Potential Consequences Of Your Company Becoming Insolvent appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Reclaim Your Freedom of Time with an Audit

Mike Michalowicz

The biggest mistake I made when I first started out? Losing hours every week to low-value tasks. Do you do this? Maybe you think you know where your time goes, but without a proper time audit, youre just guessing. And let me tell you: guessing is bad for business. Why you need a time audit (yes, you!) Time is your most valuable resource , but most entrepreneurs spend it haphazardly.

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Yotam Segev

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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Have you made the mistake of hiring too soon?   

Berkonomics

Well, you may not be alone. Many executives and managers have made the mistake of using the financial and sales forecast to plan and execute hiring of new employees – so that they could be trained and up to speed when the demand arrives. The balance between preparedness and cost Although hiring early does add to overhead by bringing employees aboard before they become economic contributors to the bottom line, there is much to be said about consistent or improved service quality by having t

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Are All the Eco-Friendly Sports Equipment Options Really Just as Good?

The Startup Magazine

In the recent past, sports goods have become environmentally friendly, including sustainable pickleball paddles, Frisbee discs , and other products made from recycled materials. However, with this increase in green choices comes a single question: Are such eco-friendly choices as good as the traditional ones? Yes! The products are great in performance and have other advantages to the athlete and the environment.

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The Best 3 Proxy Providers For 2025: My No-Holds-Barred Comparison

YoungUpstarts

We explore the best proxy providers in 2025, based on real-world testing across multiple use cases including web scraping, ad verification, and account management. The post The Best 3 Proxy Providers For 2025: My No-Holds-Barred Comparison appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Monday Motivation: How to Be Successful in Life

Hearpreneur

This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great.

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Tamar Bar-Ilan

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends.

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5 Smart Marketing Tactics Every SaaS Startup Should Try

Women Entrepreneurs Can

When you’re building a SaaS startup, marketing can feel like a constant guessing game. Youre juggling product decisions, hiring needs, and investor pressureall while trying to get the right users through the door. It’s not that you dont have ideas. Its that there are too many options and not enough time to figure out which ones actually work.

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How to Choose the Right Company for Appointment Setting: A Business Owner’s Guide

The Startup Magazine

In todays competitive market, finding leads is only half the battleturning them into qualified appointments is what really drives revenue. Thats where appointment setting companies come in. They help businesses fill their calendars with sales-ready prospects, letting your team focus on closing deals instead of chasing cold leads. But not all appointment setting companies are created equal.