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Today’s entrepreneurs weigh in: Is entrepreneurship a lonely journey?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When asked if entrepreneurship is lonely, EO members shared these thoughts. . The opportunity to meet personally (or virtually in 2020) with a group of trusted entrepreneurs who run a variety of businesses, to be able to share experiences, and to be able to learn from each other in a safe and trusted environment is second-to-none.

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The Startup Community Way

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

My friend Brad Feld has updated his excellent book on startup ecosystems called Startup Communities. The updated and expanded book is called The Startup Community Way and it is available for pre-order on Amazon. USV TEAM POSTS: Albert Wenger — Jul 24, 2020 A Catalog of Excuses Hanel Baveja — Jul 23, 2020 Headgum.

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The entrepreneur in all of us – How COVID revealed gaps and opportunities in the entrepreneurial landscape

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Entrepreneurship-led job creation. Despite many small businesses closing their doors in 2020, the pandemic nevertheless brought an increase in entrepreneurial spirit. Between June and September 2020, more businesses were launched than in any other quarter in U.S. Then, funding—how to pay the employees. Rebuilding equitably.

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A Year of Resilience: Cheers to 2021

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After collectively witnessing many of our main street and small businesses across the country close in 2020, there arose a new sense of appreciation for the value entrepreneurs bring to our communities and our economy. We are only as great as our people, and we have the best team in the country working here to advance entrepreneurship.

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New Year, New Entrepreneurs: Five tips for supporting early-stage entrepreneurs ?

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To effectively support any entrepreneur, you must develop an infrastructure of resources in your community. After working with over 100 communities, we know that resources tend to cluster around the type of entrepreneur served and stage of business. Early-stage entrepreneurs, like all entrepreneurs, have their own set of unique needs.

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Rural Entrepreneurship Boosted by Fiber Broadband, New Study shows

American Entrepreneurship

Local broadband providers offer greater access to achieve economic prosperity Rural economies and communities benefit from access to fiber broadband, boosting entrepreneurship, income, and business investments. underserved communities with a lack of broadband or limited internet access, 2.

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Creators as Small Businesses Recognized by Visa at Web Summit

American Entrepreneurship

They leverage technology to promote their content creation, particularly the internet and social media, to reach audiences, build communities, and often monetize their work. Community Engagement : Successful creators often cultivate a community of followers, which can help them grow their influence and increase their earning potential.