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Crowdfunding for Startup Capital -- And Market Intel

Crowdfunding for Startup Capital -- And Market Intel

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Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter offer more than money. With the right approach, young entrepreneurs can also gain valuable market insights.
December 21, 2012 in Other Sources of Startup Help
5 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Real Estate

5 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Real Estate

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Angel investor and real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran shares her tips for entrepreneurs looking to rent an office, retail space, or even a restaurant.
December 20, 2012 in Location
Kathryn Minshew on Why Silicon Valley Needs a Feminine Touch

Kathryn Minshew on Why Silicon Valley Needs a Feminine Touch

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The young founder of The Daily Muse discusses her charmed career in entrepreneurship and offers advice to fellow founders just getting started.
December 19, 2012 in Business Ideas
How to Hire Key PlayersPlay Video

How to Hire Key Players (Video)

Oliver Guinness, an investor, says you should figure out your hiring needs in advance -- and look for people who are smarter than you.
December 18, 2012 in Starting a Business
Start-Up Jitters? 6 Ways to Ease into Entrepreneurship

Start-Up Jitters? 6 Ways to Ease into Entrepreneurship

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Starting up for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience. Here's how to soothe your fears and boost your odds for success.
December 18, 2012 in Startup Basics
College Entrepreneur of 2012: Bryan Silverman

College Entrepreneur of 2012: Bryan Silverman

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An enterprising young trep capitalizes on a captive audience with toilet paper you can read.
December 18, 2012 in Business Ideas
Emerging Entrepreneur of 2012: Jason Lucash

Emerging Entrepreneur of 2012: Jason Lucash

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OrigAudio, the maker of innovative folding speakers, has doubled its sales every year since 2009.
December 18, 2012 in Success Stories
Entrepreneur of 2012: Limor Fried

Entrepreneur of 2012: Limor Fried

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Adafruit's innovative DIY open-source electronic hardware kits make founder Limor Fried our Entrepreneur of 2012.
December 18, 2012 in Success Stories
The Winners of Entrepreneur of 2012

The Winners of Entrepreneur of 2012

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All three winners of our Entrepreneur of 2012 contest bring innovation and creativity to their industries.
December 18, 2012 in Success Stories
How TechStars Gave an iPhone Relocation App a Boost

How TechStars Gave an iPhone Relocation App a Boost

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An app that eases the packing-up process gets some help from the New York City incubator of startup accelerator TechStars.
December 18, 2012 in Getting Financing
Richard Branson on Being Richard Branson

Richard Branson on Being Richard Branson

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The globetrotting billionaire and Virgin founder opens up about his legacy, what keeps him going, and why he'll never quite feel like he's 'made it.'
December 17, 2012 in Success Stories
CrowdCheck Helps Startups Navigate Crowdfunding Laws

CrowdCheck Helps Startups Navigate Crowdfunding Laws

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Companies are lining up to help 'treps navigate new crowdfunding laws. Here's one to watch.
December 17, 2012 in Getting Financing
How to Speak the Language of Venture Capital

How to Speak the Language of Venture Capital

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If you're new to the world of raising money, it helps to know the lingo. Here's a guide to the foreign language investors speak.
December 14, 2012 in Starting a Business
Entrepreneur Cafes Help Feed Local Startups

Entrepreneur Cafes Help Feed Local Startups

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Fundraisers in West Virginia nurture fledgling businesses and help create a culture of entrepreneurship in the state.
December 14, 2012 in Finding Help
Mark Peter Davis on the Problem With the VC Industry

Mark Peter Davis on the Problem With the VC Industry

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Mark Peter Davis' journey from venture capitalist back to entrepreneur has given him a unique perspective on the new challenges of start-up fundraising.
December 13, 2012 in Starting a Business
3 Types of Rent-Free Workspaces for Entrepreneurs

3 Types of Rent-Free Workspaces for Entrepreneurs

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Take advantage of these free workspaces offered by chambers of commerce, universities and the community-at-large.
December 13, 2012 in Starting a Business
5 Mentors Every Entrepreneur Should Have

5 Mentors Every Entrepreneur Should Have

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Having these types of people around to ask advice of and bounce ideas off can be essential to business owner's success.
December 10, 2012 in Consultants and Advisors
Young Entrepreneur Changes the U.S. Cell Phone Market

Young Entrepreneur Changes the U.S. Cell Phone Market

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Ahmed Khattak came to America to study but stayed to reshape the U.S. cell phone market.
December 10, 2012 in Success Stories
A Fix-and-Flip Business-Buying Checklist

A Fix-and-Flip Business-Buying Checklist

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Plenty of business owners are looking to sell their businesses. Consider these seven points before writing your check.
December 6, 2012 in Startup Basics
Incubator Secrets: If Walls Could Talk at TechStars

Incubator Secrets: If Walls Could Talk at TechStars

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Sometimes mentors can feel like a broken record at business accelerators, doling out the same advice over and over. Could what they say be the secret to startup success?
December 6, 2012 in Consultants and Advisors
Web Startup Can Help You Plan Your Free Time

Web Startup Can Help You Plan Your Free Time

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Classtivity brings the online booking model to recreation.
December 6, 2012 in Business Ideas
The Art of Taking Advice: It Isn't What You Ask, It's Whom You Ask

The Art of Taking Advice: It Isn't What You Ask, It's Whom You Ask

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When considering who to seek advice from, consider the expertise, timing and motivation behind the words of wisdom.
December 5, 2012 in Consultants and Advisors
Day #10: Our Top Picks for Sports Lovers

Day #10: Our Top Picks for Sports Lovers

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On the last day of our Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide, we roll out five products for the special angler, yogi or Frisbee player in your life.
December 5, 2012 in Business Ideas
Starting a Business? Here's What You'll Be Up Against (Infographic)

Starting a Business? Here's What You'll Be Up Against (Infographic)

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From slow sales to finding funding -- a breakdown of the struggles that entrepreneurs face.
December 4, 2012 in Startup Basics
Day #9: Groovy Gifts of Apparel, Made by Indie Merchants

Day #9: Groovy Gifts of Apparel, Made by Indie Merchants

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Sandals. Subscription underwear. We've got our top apparel picks in this year's Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide.
December 4, 2012 in Business Ideas
Two Documentaries Reveal Trials and Triumphs of Young Entrepreneurship

Two Documentaries Reveal Trials and Triumphs of Young Entrepreneurship

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The entrepreneurs behind two recent documentary films about U.S. start-up culture talk about how they made the films and why they matter.
December 4, 2012 in Starting a Business
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