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A Good Mentor Will Tell It Like It Is

A Good Mentor Will Tell It Like It Is

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For many new businesses, finding the right advisor can make all the difference. Here are five qualities to seek in an ideal mentor.
April 6, 2012 in Consultants and Advisors
Startup Basics: How to Master the Fundamentals

Startup Basics: How to Master the Fundamentals

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Stick to these four proven principles to keep your business growing -- and successful.
April 6, 2012 in Startup Basics
A Roadmap to Self-Reliance for Solopreneurs

A Roadmap to Self-Reliance for Solopreneurs

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One isn't always the loneliest number. In fact, it may be all that's needed to operate a successful business.
March 27, 2012 in Finding Help
The Risk-Averse Entrepreneur's Guide to Startup Success

The Risk-Averse Entrepreneur's Guide to Startup Success

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Thinking about starting a small business? Here's a step-by-step guide for how to launch your business in a low-risk way.
March 26, 2012 in Startup Basics
Five Simple Ways Startups Can Save Money

Five Simple Ways Startups Can Save Money

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So you're launching a business on a shoestring. Here are a few money-savers that you may have overlooked.
March 17, 2012 in Startup Basics
Steve Blank and the Big Picture at SXSW 2012Play Video

Steve Blank and the Big Picture at SXSW 2012 (Video)

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Entrepreneurship professor Steve Blank describes the startup scene at the South By Southwest Interactive festival in Austin, Texas.
March 14, 2012 in Startup Basics
Chris Guillebeau and the $100 Startup

Chris Guillebeau and the $100 Startup

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A new book from the author of 'The Art of Nonconformity' asks: What if today was your last day of working for someone other than yourself? He spoke at SXSW.
March 13, 2012 in Startup Basics
Your Community as a Startup Ecosystem

Your Community as a Startup Ecosystem

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Here are the key factors for building an entrepreneurship community in your town.
March 13, 2012 in Startup Basics
Steve Blank on the Era of the Lean Startup

Steve Blank on the Era of the Lean Startup

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People are starting to realize that startups are not merely small versions of large corporations. And that's exciting, Steve Blank says.
March 11, 2012 in Startup Basics
How to Find the 'Goosebumps' Moment in Your Startup Story

How to Find the 'Goosebumps' Moment in Your Startup Story

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At this year's SXSW Interactive Festival, Austin entrepreneur Lyn Graft gives tips on how to get investors and customers excited about your new business.
March 10, 2012 in Startup Basics
The Four People You Need on Your Team

The Four People You Need on Your Team

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Forget fantasy sports. This is the real-life team you should have in place for your business to thrive.
March 8, 2012 in Finding Help
Is Starting a Business an Art or a Science?

Is Starting a Business an Art or a Science?

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When it comes to launching a business, should you trust your gut or employ a more analytic approach? Professor Steve Blank and behavioral economist Kay-Yut Chen square off.
February 28, 2012 in Startup Basics
How Living Lean Helped One Startup Get Off the Ground

How Living Lean Helped One Startup Get Off the Ground

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To save the cash she needed to launch her new beauty product, Brandy Jans traded her pricey Manhattan digs for room and board with Mom and Dad.
February 18, 2012 in Money Basics
Five Tools for Naming a Startup

Five Tools for Naming a Startup

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Stuck on what you should call your new business? Here are five ways to ease the creative process.
February 17, 2012 in Startup Basics
Five Things to Do Before Your SXSW Launch

Five Things to Do Before Your SXSW Launch

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A good showing at Austin's South by Southwest Interactive festival can carry you down the path to startup glory. Here's a last-minute checklist.
February 16, 2012 in Startup Basics
What to Do When You've Built It and No One Comes

What to Do When You've Built It and No One Comes

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When you have something to sell, being stuck in one place isn't always a winning idea. Fortunately, there is an alternative.
January 30, 2012 in Location
Mentors: A Young Entrepreneur's Secret Weapon

Mentors: A Young Entrepreneur's Secret Weapon

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Finding a mentor when you're just starting up, can make all the difference. Here are eight tips for finding one.
January 26, 2012 in Finding Help
How 'Small Business' and 'Entrepreneur' Fare in State of the Union Addresses

How 'Small Business' and 'Entrepreneur' Fare in State of the Union Addresses

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Small businesses and entrepreneurs were mentioned just six times in Obama's speech. We examine how often past presidents have put them in the spotlight.
January 25, 2012 in The Government
Editor's Note: Entrepreneurs and Defining an Era

Editor's Note: Entrepreneurs and Defining an Era

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The vision and actions of entrepreneurs are changing the world. And you're a part of it.
January 24, 2012 in Other Sources of Startup Help
Why Tony Hsieh Wants to Rehabilitate Sin City

Why Tony Hsieh Wants to Rehabilitate Sin City

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The Zappos.com founder is hoping his bet on Las Vegas will be a win, win for his company and the community.
January 23, 2012 in Location
Do Small Businesses Really Need the SBA's Help?

Do Small Businesses Really Need the SBA's Help?

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The SBA's Small Business Development Centers serve over 500,000 entrepreneurs a year, but they're still on the budget chopping block.
January 20, 2012 in Finding Help
Five Tools for Social Entrepreneurs

Five Tools for Social Entrepreneurs

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Want to start a business, plus do some good in the world? Here's a list of resources.
January 10, 2012 in Startup Basics
Mark Cuban's 12 Rules for Startups

Mark Cuban's 12 Rules for Startups

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The billionaire tech entrepreneur offers his best advice from hiring passionate employees to never hiring a PR firm.
January 10, 2012 in Startup Basics
How to Put a New Spin on an Old Idea

How to Put a New Spin on an Old Idea

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The retro-1950s-diner restaurant theme has been done to death. So how has DickieJo's managed to start up and thrive?
January 6, 2012 in Startup Basics
Will 2012 Be the Year You Start a New Business?

Will 2012 Be the Year You Start a New Business?

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There are some advantages to starting a new business in a downturn. On the reality-TV show Jump Shipp, host Josh Shipp helps would-be entrepreneurs take the plunge.
January 5, 2012 in Consultants and Advisors
A Quick Guide to Naming Your Business

A Quick Guide to Naming Your Business

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How to decide what your business name should say about you and your company.
January 2, 2012 in Naming Your Business
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