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What Makes an Entrepreneur? Cojones (7/11)

Both Sides of the Table

Having street smarts with no inspirational ability to build teams can yield a great small business but will be difficult to scale into a large VC-backed business. VCs don’t have the same net worth litmus test and great entrepreneurs have a ton of sources for seed money to get financed very early.

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Innovation at Argonne National Laboratory Incubator

The Startup Magazine

But perhaps the best part of CRI is that it allows participants to focus full-time on innovation by giving innovators enough seed money — including $220,000 to spend on R&D at the laboratory and about $120,000 in salary, benefits and travel — to focus full-time on developing their technology for two years. FGC Plasma Solutions.

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Start Up Business Grants 101: Meaning, Funding & Tips

Board Effect

Thousands of great ideas never come to fruition because business owners and founders of nonprofit organizations aren’t familiar with the startup business grant process. They simply don’t have the seed money to get a business or organization off the ground. How to Get a Business Grant for a Start Up.

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Where to Get Feedback on Your Business Pitch

Up and Running

They ended up with a nice pitch, and approximately $300K in seed money.”. Head down to your local Small Business Development Center. An old standby for a good reason—your local Small Business Development Center is an excellent resource for information on a variety of business-related topics.

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Startup Business Investments Around The World

YoungUpstarts

Startups are like a baby that you need to nurture, while incubators and accelerators are there to help you grow your business. They are investors who provide you with all the resources you need, including seed money, physical space for your startup, advice, and connection with other investors in their network.

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Why It's Critical to Think Big

Growthink Blog

One problem many entrepreneurs and small business owners run into is that they are simply thinking too small. I often have readers writing to me asking for help getting their business ideas off the ground. I also often hear from folks who have run their small businesses into the ground.

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5 Unusual Ways To Fund A Business Without Going Into Debt

YoungUpstarts

For example, Indiegogo has started offering fundraising campaigns without end dates, while Fundable is considered a great option for small businesses. Additionally, RocketHub will let you keep the money you raised, even if you didn’t meet your goal. Work a Side Job.