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How to Find the Right Online Communities

David Teten

One result: I think we’ll see people spending more and more time in gated online communities. But…how do you find the right online communities that are worth your while? First, I suggest search within the major online community platforms for your industries and functions of interest, in particular: . Community Findr.

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- To build a community. I wanted to be a part of a community of consultants that would provide me with the opportunity to build relationships with other practitioners, share lessons learned, and periodically collaborate. Photo Credit: Will Bachman.

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How to Get Funding for a Business

Up and Running

They focus on newer products and markets that can reasonably project increasing sales by huge multiples over a short period of time. Some government agencies, business development centers, business incubators, and similar organizations will be tied into the investment communities in your area. Commercial lenders. Other lenders.

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21 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Business or Entrepreneur Turnaround Story

Hearpreneur

Durant lost control of GM to a bankers' trust just two years later, in 1910, due to enormous debt and a crumble in automobile sales. Treasury invested $50 billion in General Motors a month later and made $39 billion from the sale of its shares later that. Thanks to Nick Edwards, Snow Finders ! #3- Durant in 1908. 2- Henry Sy.

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8 Challenges For Startups With A Neighborhood Focus

Startup Professionals Musings

There is also more going on in every location, so this personal need and super sensitivity to the local community has spawned a new breed of Internet startups, called “hyperlocal.” These hyperlocal sites don’t have to compete with global sites, and always have unique content, community advertising, and local issues.

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30 Entrepreneurs Share Their Thoughts on Industries That Need Technology Innovation The Most

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Tom McSherry, Sections for Sale ! #12- 22- The sales industry Photo Credit: Freddie Smith The approach to technology innovation is most needed in the retail industry. Thanks to Michael Springer, Green Opportunity Finder ! #24- Don’t forget to join our # IamCEO Community. Thanks to Liam Liu, Parcel Panel ! #22-

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain the Future Trends They See in Their Industry

Hearpreneur

Real estate professionals are well-versed in determining which properties are suitable for sale or rent. 10- Use of telephone sales and sales automation. A future trend that I see in my industry is the use of telephone sales for life insurance. Life insurance has always been largely a face-to-face type of sale.