Feld Thoughts
APRIL 26, 2018
This article, Engineers Are Leaving Trump’s America for the Canadian Dream , stimulated a simple thought for me. Canada has a huge, near-term competitive opportunity over to the US. . I have a deeply held belief that US entrepreneurship has benefited extraordinarily over since World War II due to the desire of people from around the world to come to make their lives in the US.
Brandanew
APRIL 23, 2018
L ast month, I began a social experiment around female mentorship. Almost at a whim, I decided, we needed a group where women could easily talk about themes related to work, in a secure setting. I grew up in a household where my mom always had a job, and being financially independent was articulated as a requirement by both my parents. However, as I waded my way through engineering school, and later several workplaces, I noticed the number of women beginning to dwindle.
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Steve Blank
APRIL 23, 2018
A version of this article appeared in the Harvard Business Review. Elon Musk, Alfred Sloan, and entrepreneurship in the automobile industry. The entrepreneur who founded and grew the largest startup in the world to $10 billion in revenue and got fired is someone you have probably never heard of. The guy who replaced him invented the idea of the modern corporation.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 25, 2018
by James Whittaker, author of “ Think and Grow Rich The Legacy: How the World’s Leading Entrepreneurs, Thought Leaders, & Cultural Icons Achieve Success “ Some entrepreneurs do all the right things: have a great solution to a problem, build a strong team to amplify their efforts, and start to find an audience for their product or service.
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
crowdSPRING Blog
APRIL 25, 2018
Your small business may have a terrific product or service. But that still may not be enough to keep your business alive. In fact, 50% of small businesses fold by their fifth year. That’s a sobering statistic. But you don’t have to leave the success or failure of your business to chance. Successful marketing can mean the difference between calling it quits and celebrating your business’s next anniversary.
Austin Startup
APRIL 25, 2018
How Technology Startups Can Leverage Disability Inclusion and Become Relevant, Competitive and Gain an Unfair Advantage Image: A satirical cartoon with six identical individuals dressed in business suits and sitting around a table with notepads and pen. At one end of the table, an individual is cupping his hand to whisper quietly to the person on his left, “Diversity is good.
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YoungUpstarts
APRIL 27, 2018
There are a lot of options to consider when building your first e-commerce site. Sometimes, it can get confusing. Some websites perform like Ferrari, while others perform like Honda. One option or another, if you’re a start-up trying to create a website the cost will range from $20,000 to $500,000. This cost will depend on how you want your website to perform and the company you choose to assist you in developing it.
View from Seed
APRIL 26, 2018
At the seed stage, hiring great people is one of the most important things to get right. Without the right team in place, it’s much harder to build great products, find customers, and not run out of money in the process. When I came to NextView, this is also the pillar of our Platform programming that I immediately gravitated toward. I saw this first-hand at Blue Apron — I had to hire 30+ people across a ton of different functions in just under two years.
YFS Magazine
APRIL 25, 2018
Dedicated employees are essential to startup success. Anyone can say they are highly skilled, but if employees lack a congruent vision and determination, it can be detrimental for a startup.
The Next Web
APRIL 22, 2018
“My advice to anyone starting a business is to remember that someday I will crush you,” comments Jeff Bezos, sitting on his throne at Amazon HQ. Let’s be clear, Jeff Bezos never actually said those words — although some may be able to imagine it. In fact, this quote featured in a recent satirical article about Amazon’s ability to acquire businesses left, right, and center and Bezos’ growing hold on the ecommerce industry.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 24, 2018
by Brian O’Connell, author of two best-selling books “ The 401(k) Millionaire ” and “ CNBC Creating Wealth: An Investor’s Guide to Decoding the Market ”. Mortgage fraud occurs when a potential homebuyer, seller, or lender lies or omits key information that leads to a mortgage loan approval or terms that the applicant wouldn’t normally qualify to receive.
SiliconHills
APRIL 22, 2018
By Laura Lorek Publisher of Silicon Hills News From dog walking services to robot teaching assistants, 10 startup founders pitched their ventures at the sixth annual Techstars Austin Demo Day. This year’s class included six teams from the Carolinas and Virginia and four from Austin and half of them had female founders. They made their […]. The post 10 Startups Pitch at Techstars Austin Demo Day 2018 appeared first on SiliconHills.
Mike Michalowicz
APRIL 25, 2018
Of all the things I have done in my entrepreneurial career, selling has been the one constant. Ever since my first job out of college I had to sell to make a salary. And then, when I started my first business, I had to sell to survive. Even after I wrote a book, it was nothing without a huge selling effort. I’ve been a lifelong fan and student of great selling techniques.
The Next Web
APRIL 21, 2018
The first time I crossed paths with the person that would eventually become one of my favorite mentors, I wasn’t exactly jumping for joy. It was 2012, and I met Richard Hopkins while we were both working for Deloitte. We were both assigned to this massive project that required us to fly in and out of a remote location, and I vividly recall sifting through pictures of my new teammates.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 27, 2018
It’s no secret that currency exchange has been going on ever since ancient times. Because the craft has such a long history, change is inevitable. Thus, old techniques are phased out by innovation all the time. One strategy that used to be extremely popular in the golden days of trading is that of scalping. Unfortunately, many people steer clear of it nowadays.
ReadWriteStart
APRIL 23, 2018
As any business leader could tell you, conferences are big business. In 2016, the event industry generated $325 billion in direct spending — through hotels, catering, exhibitions, and events centers — and an even more impressive $845 billion in business sales. There’s no denying the power events have on the economy itself — in fact, for every dollar spent on face-to-face meetings, $1.60 is generated for the American economy.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 21, 2018
Furnishing your office is one of the first and most important expenses when moving into a new office space. But if you’ve been on the market for office furniture and equipment lately, you already know how fast costs can add up. Fortunately, there are tons of ways that you can reduce costs on office furniture without sacrificing style and comfort. Here are a few of them.
The Next Web
APRIL 22, 2018
There’s a myriad of online marketing strategists writing tons of tips on their blogs to help entrepreneurs get a bang for their bucks from digital media — while simultaneously using those strategies to get their message to you. So, what strategy do these mentors themselves follow to reach their prospects and promote their services? Well, they just do what they suggest their followers to do.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 23, 2018
Choosing a VoIP service provider can be a daunting task for many people. With more and more people and companies embracing the world of voice over internet protocol, numerous VoIP service providers have cropped up to offer the service to both private and business customers. Although many of these providers claim to be the best in the industry, only a couple of them provide quality service and value for your money.
YFS Magazine
APRIL 26, 2018
So how do you learn to establish that elusive work-life balance when you work where you eat, sleep, foster family life, and drink wine at the end of a cray day?
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 21, 2018
As in any other profession, some people like the independence of working for themselves and others would rather someone else have the headaches associated with being the lead decision maker on the job. Doctors who decide they’d much rather answer to themselves express an interest early on in starting a private practice. If you have your mind set on going into your own office with your own patients, here is some of what you should know before taking the final step.
The Next Web
APRIL 25, 2018
Is your business simply chasing a profit, or are you trying to accomplish something good in the world? It’s an important thing to consider, especially in light of the recent letter by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink in which he urged CEOs to align their business goals with doing good, as “society is demanding that companies, both public and private, serve a social purpose.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 22, 2018
by Thomas Smale, founder of FE International. Founding a start-up is hard work, and sometimes feels like a solitary pursuit. This is particularly true in the early stages of a new venture when you may be a solopreneur or working with a very small team. What if there was somewhere you could go where you can be surrounded by founders just like you? Or where you can network with established, successful founders and investors?
YFS Magazine
APRIL 23, 2018
Are you making entrepreneurship harder than it has to be? In our quest for growth, we often find ourselves overlooking simplicity. .
Up and Running
APRIL 23, 2018
You’re stylish, passionate, and talented—and you’ve decided you don’t want to work for the man for the rest of your life. You’re going to become an entrepreneur and start your very own clothing line! This journey is undoubtedly going to be challenging and exciting, so you need to get yourself prepared properly. Here’s the “checklist” for starting your own clothing line, starting right at the very beginning.
This is going to be BIG.
APRIL 23, 2018
A few weeks ago, I booked a customized tour of Iceland with Noken , and I did it in about five minutes. All I had to do was to tell Noken how long I planned to go, what level of hotel and car I wanted, and then I had the option to add on a few extras, and within minutes my entire trip was booked. I had a connection to my own personal trip concierge and a custom app that outlined my trip.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 23, 2018
Agam Berry is an Indian entrepreneur whose expertise lies in digital marketing. He graduated from Punjab University. Berry’s passion is driving India forward as a global leader in the digital industry. He credits a great deal of his success to his negotiation skills. He has worked for more than a decade on developing this skill set and applying it to the digital world.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 26, 2018
Thinking about starting a business while you’re still in school? Getting your business off the ground before you graduate has several benefits. Your college can offer useful resources that can help you learn more about business ownership. Once you’ve earned your degree, you’ll already have a job waiting for you. If you already know what type of business you want to start, use this opportunity to turn your dream into a reality.
ConversionXL
APRIL 24, 2018
Each business has its own level of difficulty. Do you know what to do when things are no longer working? How can you prepare yourself when the time comes to close up shop? Be ready for your next business idea. The post How to Prepare for a Business Failure appeared first on CXL.
Berkonomics
APRIL 26, 2018
Money in the bank is like oil in the car. Certainly, you have many ways you are pulled every day, both tactical and strategic. But when money is the issue, your time, energy and focus are drained from other important areas of your life or business. Running out of money is not always synonymous with “going broke”. Many great businesses in their growth periods find themselves stretched for cash.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 24, 2018
When you start with CFD trading, there are some key things to consider. One of them being you get plenty of practice – which is why GCC Investing offers a demo account for training. Another is to learn from the mistakes of others and here is some top trading advice to help you start your trading career successfully. Benefits of CFD trading. Contract for difference, or CFD trading, is where you can make a profit from both rising and falling markets.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 26, 2018
It is widely known that there is an existing stigma around male mental health, as this is not a subject that has been openly discussed in the past. In recent times, a lot of work has been done to increase communication and support in workplaces to help make the subject less taboo. You may be unsure of how to approach this situation sensitively. This is due to fear of overstepping a line or not having the resources or education to handle the subject.
YFS Magazine
APRIL 24, 2018
I realized heartfelt beliefs are not enough when it comes to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It took deliberate action.
Up and Running
APRIL 25, 2018
Just imagine, you’re at the keyboard, working on the proposal that will land you the client of a lifetime, when all of a sudden—WHAM!—your screen goes blue. You’ve barely had enough time to register your surprise, then this message appears: “YOUR COMPUTER HAS BEEN LOCKED. All your files have been encrypted. The cost to decrypt your files is 0.076 bitcoin.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 23, 2018
Nothing is worse than not getting paid. If you have a medical practice or you work for a medical practice, choosing the best medical billing software is a big decision. These types of software are perfect for medical practices with electronic health records, and they streamline the entire process to keep billing under control. Medical billing software isn’t just for big practices.
Hearpreneur
APRIL 21, 2018
There’s power in a combined effort, especially in business. YMag® and Lisa Pollock, secured a prestigious spot to receive 2018’s Hollywood’s A-list at the Golden Globe Awards. YMag® ‘s founder Shar Moore and Lisa Pollock , an international artist, are dedicated to creating positive impact through inspiration from the work they do.
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