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Mar 09

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The strategy behind choosing the right name for your small business can make either your business stand out in your industry – or make you just another dime a... MORE
  • From the Editor's Desk
  • Estimated reading time: 2 min read

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    Highlights

    1Get an agency to help if you can. 2Brainstorm and test a few out. 3Be strategic, but go with your gut.
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Why Blogs Are Important for Startups and How to Establish Them startups-misc Startups Blog is a great way to generate leads Amir Noghani
Feb 27

Startups Misc.

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Blog is a great way to generate leads

Why Blogs Are Important for Startups and How to Establish Them
It’s already been established that it’s an absolute must to have a high-quality website, in order to succeed in today’s business world.  But you can’t stop there.  Most startups... MORE
  • Amir Noghani
  • Estimated reading time: 6 min read

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    Highlights

    1Many startups are thin on marketing budget 2Blogging: one of the least expensive means of marketing 3Use strategic keywords, but don’t go overboard
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How a Small Business Can Lower and Control Legal Fees startups-misc Startups Get informed to cut legal fees Oscar Michelen, Atty. From the Editor's Desk
Sep 23

Startups Misc.

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Get informed to cut legal fees

How a Small Business Can Lower and Control Legal Fees
At the risk of striking fear into the hearts of my fellow lawyers, I want to write about how businesses, particularly small and growing companies can lower and control... MORE
  • Oscar Michelen, Atty.
  • Estimated reading time: 7 min read

  • Hummy's
    Highlights

    1The more you know, the more empowered you are. 2Don't be shy to talk about money. 3For best results, be totally hands-on.
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Comparing The Stages of a Business to a Human Life startups-misc Startups An analogy From the Editor's Desk
Aug 10

Startups Misc.

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An analogy

Comparing The Stages of a Business to a Human Life
We asked one of our staff writers to come up with a simple description of the business life cycle. You may have heard of the seven common stages most... MORE
  • From the Editor's Desk
  • Estimated reading time: 4 min read

  • Hummy's
    Highlights

    1A business is a living breathing organism. 2Each stage needs to be treated appropriately. 3You decide the quality of your startup's life.
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What Billion Dollar Companies Looked Like at Series A startups-misc Startups History of startup legends From the Editor's Desk
May 27

Startups Misc.

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History of startup legends

What Billion Dollar Companies Looked Like at Series A
Behind every successful startup are humble beginnings, where often brilliant ideas were underestimated.GO TO ARTICLE
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    Highlights

    1Many of them bucked conventional startup wisdom. 2They changed consumer behavior and created demand. 375% surveyed had unknown founders and zero revenue.
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How To Select The Right Entity For Your Business startups-misc Startups Compare and contrast Contributors From the Editor's Desk
May 19

Startups Misc.

Compare and contrast

How To Select The Right Entity For Your Business
Choosing which business entity is best for your startup may not be obvious at first. Here are some of the implications of various options.GO TO ARTICLE
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    Highlights

    1An LLC is less formal in structure than a corporation. 2LLCs and corporations both enjoy limited liability. 3Venture capitalists favor Delaware C corporations.
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8 Things Billionaires Can Teach Us About Growing a Business startups-misc Startups Words of wisdom from the top Drew Hendricks From the Editor's Desk
May 12

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Words of wisdom from the top

8 Things Billionaires Can Teach Us About Growing a Business
When billionaires give startup advice, we should all take notes, especially on fundamentals they all agree on.GO TO ARTICLE
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    Highlights

    1Billionaires are full of advice, but few of us listen. 2Success is based on steady efforts over time. 3The most successful people agree on these fundamentals.
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So You’ve Got Problems? That’s Probably Great News startups-misc Startups Every company encounters trouble Howard Tullman From the Editor's Desk
May 06

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Every company encounters trouble

So You’ve Got Problems? That’s Probably Great News
It’s normal for startups to encounter hiccups, so don’t panic—just learn to accept and deal with them.GO TO ARTICLE
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    Highlights

    1Problems are normal! 2Take time and listen to your team. 3Ignoring problems is not a solution.
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7 Key Steps Toward Starting Your Own Business startups-misc Startups "Most people have what it takes" Sujan Patel From the Editor's Desk
Apr 27

Startups Misc.

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"Most people have what it takes"

7 Key Steps Toward Starting Your Own Business
A startup only needs 3 things: an idea, funds and creativity. Why 75% of startups fail is simply due to lack of a plan.GO TO ARTICLE
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    Highlights

    1Those who develop a solid plan reap the rewards. 2Take time to question yourself like an investor would. 3Continuously plan and project forward in every area.
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Consider Real Estate or Tech for a New Startup startups-misc Startups Opportunities for success Murray Newlands From the Editor's Desk
Apr 11

Startups Misc.

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Opportunities for success

Consider Real Estate or Tech for a New Startup
The past year has shown tremendous growth in Real Estate and related industries such as construction, building materials, architecture, etc. An article on Inc.com by Murray Newlands lists several... MORE
  • From the Editor's Desk
  • Estimated reading time: 2 min read

  • Hummy's
    Highlights

    110 fast-growing industries to capitalize on. 2Construction is booming as well as real estate. 3IT is always needed in every growing industry.
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