Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Understanding how your company will change as you move through these phases is critical if you hope to scale to a large business one day. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Family members start a major portion of new businesses launched in the U.S. Brothers come to mind, of course, when it comes to family business. That’s why only one in three family businesses survives to the next generation. 12 essentials for striking the right balance in a family business.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 5, 2021

It’s not uncommon for couples to consider going into business together. After all, your life partner is an easy pick, as many spouses are loyal, supportive and even share the same dreams and goals. Census Bureau’s Survey of Business Owners in 2007 (the most recent year available), 1.4 According to data from the U.S.

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Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2022

healthcare investments, starting the European practice, leading the U.S. consumer practice, and launching and overseeing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. How has working on international teams shaped your investment lens? Tell us about your experience as a UN Women Metro New York Chapter board member.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Could I successfully launch and grow a new business while being a present parent for my son and a great husband for my wife? It is possible to be a great parent and launch and grow a new business. I was in the very early stages of launching a new business when our son was born.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 3, 2019

Here are my top findings from the Startup Grind Conference: Start-ups want “other people’s” money. When I started my company, I had no concept of “other people’s” money. I simply started offering my services while saving and building. Many early-stage entrepreneurs have little knowledge about how to start a company.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 18, 2021

To start or run a small business, an entrepreneur has an incredible number of tasks to check off, the biggest being getting paid customers through the door or clients to sign on. In my most recent article, I focused on the basic structure of a business owner’s policy (BOP) and why every entrepreneur should have a BOP in place.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 5, 2021

When starting your new business, one of the biggest, and most common, challenges you will face is finding sources of funding to build your business from the ground up. Below, you will learn about the importance of raising capital, and how it plays a vital role in the success of your startup.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 7, 2021

Written for EO by Kate Holden , an entrepreneur, philanthropist and business leader behind De Luca Fine Wines , a fast-growing retail and e-commerce wine business. Why is your hair always done? My career ambitions were different, too: I had dreams of owning my own business and building something of my own.

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StartupNation

MAY 9, 2021

As a mom, your schedule tends to center around your kids more often than not. From school drop-offs and pickups to ballet recitals and lacrosse practices to checking homework and cooking dinner, it can feel as though you’ve lost some of your own interests and aspirations in the hectic shuffle of being a parent.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

I resigned from my beloved job and leaped into the unknown to launch my company, Empower. If I could fly back in time to Empower’s start-up phase and give my younger self advice, I would offer these six thoughts. Keep your finger in every pie. Your start-up needs your attention at every juncture.

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David Teten VC

MAY 26, 2021

How do you raise money for your venture capital or private equity fund from family offices and high net worths? . Use a platform that helps other investors access your fund. Launch a rolling fund. Crowdfund from retail investors into your General Partnership. Generally solicit, under the 506(c) designation.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Your startup idea is your golden child – and it should be. But keep blind enthusiasm in check and move forward strategically and realistically to avoid the mistakes that can derail your project. You fumble around in the dark for your phone to jot memorable notes. First, MVPs are necessary.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 28, 2023

Register Startup founders are often too focused on the amount of money they can get from an investor that they mostly fail to see the value that other investors have to offer to grow their businesses further. And when did you first think about starting a fund? and what’s your mental model for investing?

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2016

I know the title “I promise you one of the most meaningful days of your life” sounds grandiose but I mean it and I hope you’ll read through to the end and choose to take one small, totally free action, that will change your life and likely those of others. I hadn’t cried this much maybe since childhood. I wasn’t verklempt — I wept.

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StartupNation

APRIL 9, 2021

The pandemic’s effect on business has been staggering: In 2020, 163,000 businesses closed on Yelp during the first six months of the pandemic alone. On the flip side, many more businesses made it through, and a lot of those actually thrived. A solid business plan. Last year, businesses owners faced countless challenges.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Your mission? This daylong event gives aspiring and early startup founders — from the idea stage to Series A — the confidence, skills, information, connections and community they need to take next steps and grow their business. But how can founders look that far ahead, in a turbulent market, and predict their future business model?

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Many successful entrepreneurs started by taking a hobby and turning it into a side hustle. That side hustle can eventually turn into a bona fide business. But where do you even start? 5 steps to turn your hobby into a side hustle. List your hobbies and passions. Prioritize them in the order of your proficiency.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Want to know what it takes to start a women-owned business? I started my own side hustle business while on maternity leave with my second baby. I was so naive when I started – I had a great idea and I knew I could do better than my competitors. Action Points to Successfully Start a Women-owned Business.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 16, 2021

Your goal should be to make sure you are getting in front of your customers, so you can start selling products right away. If you are overwhelmed by where to start, think about your marketing plan first. Here are four steps you can use to get in front of your audience: Step One: Audience Engagement/Awareness.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2022

Launched in 2018, the company’s software lets enterprises plan programs for their employee resource groups (ERGs), which enable employees who share characteristics or experiences to come together, share resources and connect. ” Their family legacies continue. million seed round led by Black Ops Ventures.

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Feedough

APRIL 24, 2021

If you have zero financial setbacks, unlimited resources, and bottomless funds that will finance your business’ operations through failures ( In 2019, the failure rate of startups was around 90% ), then stop right now and go back to whatever chore you were doing. Advertisement Should You Start Your Business While Working Full-Time?

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TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2022

Launched in 2018, the company’s software lets enterprises plan programs for their employee resource groups (ERGs), which enable employees who share characteristics or experiences to come together, share resources and connect. ” Their family legacies continue. million seed round led by Black Ops Ventures.

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Gust

DECEMBER 7, 2014

I’ve always wondered who started the urban myth that the best way to start a company is to come up with a great idea, and then find some professional investors to give you a pot of money to build a company. The remaining entrepreneurs borrow from family and friends, or acquire a loan. Image via Pixabay.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Unless you’re too busy, then you should sit for an hour.”. For a long time, I considered starting a meditation practice. I researched its benefits, I learned how to get started, but it took years for me to finally commit to a daily practice. The truth is, I was a very busy person! plus two silent retreats a year?I’m

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 2, 2021

Given that venture capital is one of the most sought-after professions for top business school graduates today, it is imperative that we change the facts and figures. While Lindquist didn’t major in finance, she did study business development—a critical element of the many issues venture capitalists face on a daily basis. “In

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StartupNation

APRIL 4, 2021

Are you finally ready to follow your dreams and be your own boss? Do you have an incredible idea for a business that can really help solve a problem that you just know many consumers face? However, it is important to take a moment to first think of some critical factors that can make or break your business.

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

Maya Moufarek, founder of Marketing Cube , spent more than 15 years working for companies like Google and American Express before launching her own growth consultancy. We received many testimonials about you through our TechCrunch Experts project that mentioned your direct approach and hands-on experience.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 21, 2024

How can influencers raise capital for companies or funds, without running afoul of restrictions on “general solicitation”? Or, Yoni Tuchman, Fund Formation Partner at DLA Piper, said, “Include a form letter in your sub docs that the LP can have their lawyer or accountant sign.” Time efficiency. We’ve seen a lot of creativity.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JUNE 24, 2022

Is your idea good enough to become successful and change people’s lives? But is your idea good enough to become successful and change people’s lives? But we define a startup as a newly formed business that wants to develop a product or service for which they believe there is demand. Why should you start a Startup?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

I learned a tremendous amount in my first three years in business, and I’m happy to share it! First, incentivize your employees. Second, know your margins. When your time is worth more than you can pay someone else to perform that function. ” I conceived my business idea at 23 and launched it at 26.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 27, 2020

I wasn’t thinking about founding a company or building a business. That’s usually how a business gets off the ground successfully, even ones with a lot of capital behind them. That’s usually how a business gets off the ground successfully, even ones with a lot of capital behind them. I was just focused on one goal.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2021

When you think about small business marketing and automation by ActiveCampaign, a good insight can be had just by looking at your email inbox, says Maria Pergolino. For Maria, it's really about, a lot of phrases often thrown around but are rarely put into action by small businesses. Scale ruins the experience.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 11, 2023

An MBA graduate of the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, Bagrat is also fluent in three languages and brings invaluable hands-on experience to his role as CEO of Local Express. What motivated you to launch your startup? What has been your biggest challenge when growing your startup?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Nuway Foundation is the culmination of hard work and the heart of Evans Nwankwo , a native of Nigeria who runs both his primary construction business and one of the most successful private charitable foundations in Cincinnati, Ohio. He launched Nuway Foundation shortly thereafter. Brian Brault and Evans Nwankwo (left to right).

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Onevest

MAY 14, 2015

Jordan Wan, co-founder and CEO of CloserIQ , which helps startups find the best fitting talent, suggests to "Take your time when looking for a co-founder. Catherine, co-founder of Pomello told 1000 Angels , the private investor network that connects startups with investors, “taking your time is important. What patterns are there?

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Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 31, 2023

How to Measure the Success of Your Startup’s Marketing Campaigns To help you identify the most effective metrics for your startup’s marketing campaigns, we’ve gathered insights from twelve industry professionals, including CEOs and marketing directors. For businesses that are, we scale rapidly to fuel customer growth.

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