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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

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Bake it into your brand’s business case. Rosi Ross , Founder, NHB 10 Questions a Seasoned Business Angel Asks Startup Founders Focus on Key Performance Indicators Focusing on transparency in storytelling was key when communicating ShiftWeb’s impact metrics to investors. Don’t treat impact as a side note.

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Can You Build a Business with $100 or Less? Yes … and Here’s How

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Yet, despite all the buzz and frenzy around it, the business failed. So, does that mean you don’t have the slightest chance to bootstrap a business with little money and keep it afloat (ideally, thriving)? As I’ve already slipped the spoiler in the title, you can start a business under $100. Business Toolkit.

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AI integration: How to bring AI into your workflows

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" But to my—and humanity's—intense relief, integrating AI into your business doesn't require assimilation by a terrifying cybernetic collective. It's the difference between using AI as a novelty and making it part of how your business operates every day. People get tired, distracted, and busy. AI doesn't.

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5 Can’t-Miss Contract Management Tips for Startups

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This approach is particularly dangerous for side hustlers, solo entrepreneurs, and family businesses where every dollar counts. The Solution: Create a simple risk-tiered system for your contracts: Low-risk agreements (NDAs, standard customer agreements under a certain dollar value): Use pre-approved templates that you can sign quickly.

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7 Proven Inbound Marketing Tips to Grow Your Startup

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Starting a business today is easier thanks to the internet. If you want to start and grow your business , you need to leverage marketing strategies that aren’t costly and can help you stand out of the crowd. More efficient at controlling business expenses than traditional/outbound marketing. What does this mean? The good news?

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The 4 best online whiteboards in 2025

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Visualize, plan, and automate business-critical processes Try Zapier Canvas For the past few years, I've tested dozens of online whiteboards to find the best ones for a variety of needs. To get started, choose from a long list of templates (e.g., Then add shapes, text, and sticky notes (drag-and-drop) as needed.

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RFQ | Consulting Partner for Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Metrics & Capacity Building

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E3 Durham combines hands-on business navigation services, cohort-based training, and an innovative "learn-to-earn" incentive model that helps entrepreneurs access subsidized business services. Building on these findings, Forward Cities and the E3 Alliance have crafted a bold strategic plan to address these gaps head-on.