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The Future of the Subscription Economy

The Future of the Subscription Economy

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Last year may have given rise to a surge in startup-subscription services, but will larger competitors joining in this year spoil the mood?
February 26, 2013 in Business Ideas
Startup Hiring: How to Craft the Best Job Posting Matches the Job

Startup Hiring: How to Craft the Best Job Posting Matches the Job

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Crucial tips for recruiting the best job candidates.
February 26, 2013 in Startup Basics
Taking on Risk, Embracing Rejection and Other Startup Lessons From the TrenchesPlay Video

Taking on Risk, Embracing Rejection and Other Startup Lessons From the Trenches (Video)

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What you can learn from the most successful entrepreneurs when faced with these common startup challenges.
February 26, 2013 in Startup Basics
Hiring Temporary Employees

Hiring Temporary Employees

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If you need help only through a busy season, consider working with a temporary-help service. Here's what you need to know about working with a staffing firm.
February 25, 2013 in Startup Basics
A Powerful City Finds Its Entrepreneurial Groove

A Powerful City Finds Its Entrepreneurial Groove

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With a crop of startups and hot new accelerators, Washington, D.C., finally has "density" when it comes to entrepreneurs.
February 25, 2013 in Location
How One Young Trep Landed Venture Funding After Getting Booted from Y Combinator

How One Young Trep Landed Venture Funding After Getting Booted from Y Combinator

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In starting up, sometimes the best experiences can come from the worst ones.
February 24, 2013 in Getting Financing
The Next Big Thing in Crowdfunding: In-Person Events

The Next Big Thing in Crowdfunding: In-Person Events

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When it comes to landing funding, a smile and a handshake still go a long way. Check out the latest wave in crowdfunding.
February 22, 2013 in Getting Financing
How to Test Your Business Ideas

How to Test Your Business Ideas

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Rather than viewing your business goals as a straight line, try this method of zigzagging your way to success.
February 22, 2013 in Evaluating Your Idea
Where to Look for Grant Money for Your Business

Where to Look for Grant Money for Your Business

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Grant funding isn't just for nonprofits. Startups can also secure grant money. Finding a good match is the hard part. Here are some ideas for launching your search.
February 22, 2013 in Getting Financing
Perfecting the Art of Cold Calling

Perfecting the Art of Cold Calling

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Dread the idea of calling prospects you haven't met yet? Using these tips can make cold calling easier for beginners.
February 21, 2013 in Startup Basics
Lessons from Seth Godin on Embracing Uncertainty

Lessons from Seth Godin on Embracing Uncertainty

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Why getting comfortable with failure is part of the entrepreneurial struggle.
February 21, 2013 in Evaluating Your Idea
Forget Silicon Alley. Stars Head to Houston for Pitch Contest

Forget Silicon Alley. Stars Head to Houston for Pitch Contest

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The Rice Business Plan Competition, set for April, is the biggest student competition of its kind -- and a symbol of Houston's thriving entrepreneurial side.
February 21, 2013 in Location
10 Questions to Ask Before Family and Friends Become Business Partners

10 Questions to Ask Before Family and Friends Become Business Partners

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Thinking about bringing loved ones into your business? Before you take that leap, here's what you need to know to protect your relationships and your company.
February 20, 2013 in Startup Basics
How to Find Suppliers for a New Business

How to Find Suppliers for a New Business

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Navigating supplier relationships is just one of the many challenges facing new business owners. Here are some basics for those just starting out.
February 19, 2013 in Retail Center
What a Language-Translation Platform Learned From TechStars

What a Language-Translation Platform Learned From TechStars

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VerbalizeIt facilitates global conversations with translators. Here's a look inside their time in the TechStars incubator program in Boulder, Colo.
February 19, 2013 in Startup Basics
Former NFL Running Back Tiki Barber Creates Online Marketplace for Athletes

Former NFL Running Back Tiki Barber Creates Online Marketplace for Athletes

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The ex-New York Giants star on his new venture and how his time as an athlete prepared him to become an entrepreneur.
February 19, 2013 in Business Ideas
Unlocking Business Ideas Hidden in the Natural World

Unlocking Business Ideas Hidden in the Natural World

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A look at how the growing field of biomimicry has led to innovations inspired by nature.
February 19, 2013 in Business Ideas
Richard Branson on Why Money Isn't Everything

Richard Branson on Why Money Isn't Everything

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You need a lot of ingredients to launch a successful business, but a big pot of money isn't one of them. Virgin founder Richard Branson explains why.
February 18, 2013 in Getting Financing
A Peek Inside Houston's Startup Scene

A Peek Inside Houston's Startup Scene

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A low cost of living, diverse population, and deep ties to energy and life sciences are just a few of the perks for new ventures blowing out of H-town.
February 18, 2013 in Location
How YouTube Went From Startup to the World's Largest Video-Sharing Site

How YouTube Went From Startup to the World's Largest Video-Sharing Site

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Twenty-two key turning points in the social media company's history.
February 17, 2013 in Success Stories
Web Startup Offers Fans Unique Experiences

Web Startup Offers Fans Unique Experiences

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Fandeavor.com puts sports junkies in the middle of the action.
February 16, 2013 in Starting a Business
New Crowdfunding Sites Boost Health Startups

New Crowdfunding Sites Boost Health Startups

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Crowdfunding is catching fire in health care, partly because of the growing collection of sites that offer services to entrepreneurs inventing new products for patients, physicians and other medical providers.
February 15, 2013 in Getting Financing
Startups Bubbling Up in Houston

Startups Bubbling Up in Houston

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Austin isn't the only Texas town launching new companies. Here's a look at what's happening in H-Town, five years since the financial crisis.
February 14, 2013 in Location
Couple Entrepreneurs Rekindle Romance by Starting Up

Couple Entrepreneurs Rekindle Romance by Starting Up

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While it's not uncommon for married couples to go into business together, on this Valentine's Day we take a look at those who started a business inspired by their own love.
February 14, 2013 in Success Stories
5 Tips for Customizing Your Pitch for Every Investor

5 Tips for Customizing Your Pitch for Every Investor

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Like entrepreneurs, investors also tend to specialize in certain industries. Here's how to cater to all of them.
February 13, 2013 in Venture and Angel Investors
College Startup Re-Imagines Bike Sharing

College Startup Re-Imagines Bike Sharing

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ViaCycle set out to design a GPS-enabled, stationless bike-share system.
February 13, 2013 in Business Ideas
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