American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In todays digital economy having an online presence for your business is a must. Whether you run a brick-and-mortar shop or an eCommerce business, a strong online presence can help attract new customers, build customer loyalty, attract a broader audience, establish credibility, and drive sales. But where do you start?

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

This is one of my favorite insights, since I lived this one in a positive exit from my computer business. Types of business buyers expanded. Most people will tell you that there are two kinds of eventual buyers for your business: financial and strategic. And the emotional buyer. A personal story.

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 22, 2024

On the Beyond the Prompt podcast, he shared insights that resonated with my own journey in integrating AI into business processes. Why This Matters for Business Leaders As David emphasized in the podcast, the real value of AI isn’t in replacing human decision-making but in enhancing it.

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Empowering Small Businesses with Digital Payments: An Interview with Kevin Eghbali, Founder ofKadePay Kevin Eghbali I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Eghbali, the founder of KadePay Kevin is a 2x founder and a senior software developer with over two decades of experience in the retail industry, primarily working on POS, payment solutions.

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StartupNation

JULY 21, 2025

Since 2020, small business owners have faced a parade of economic pressures, from pandemic disruptions and inflation to rising wages and tightening credit. For small business leaders already stretched thin by relentless cost pressures, the message is becoming unavoidably clear. But while H.R. But while H.R. Even if H.R.

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StartupNation

JULY 5, 2025

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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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

Two prominent entrepreneurs share their views on starting a business plus 10 tips every first-time founder should have. Establish what you want to accomplish by laying out all the key s teps necessary to launch a successful business. “Great things in business are never done by one person.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 25, 2025

But as leaders, we often find it remarkably difficult to recognize when correction is needed, especially when we’re busy, successful, or have a long track record. The Challenge of Seeing the Truth In BE 2.0, Jim Collins makes a powerful observation: the most successful organizations don’t stagnatethey continuously self-correct.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Our investors see the value in veteran-led businesses that tackle complex challenges with resilience and precision,” says Sutton. Craig benefitted from several government programs focusing on veterans, women, minorities and small business. The Fund’s team values the unique experience that veterans bring to startup ventures.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors ’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC) , she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. In 2013, she sold her business and decided to get “more involved in governance”.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A number of tips and tools are presented that help small businesses better manage their cash flow. Unknown This quote emphasizes that while high revenue and profit margins may look good, having sufficient cash on hand is what truly keeps a business running successfully— avoiding a cash flow crisis.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 12, 2025

Coordinated by Delaware Prosperity Partnership and innovation-supporting partners from throughout the Delaware business community and beyond, Startup302 launched in 2020 and has provided $800,000 in funding to 52 ventures since 2021. This years competitors will be chosen from applicants who enter by the January 26 deadline.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

One that is resilient about their vision, takes risks to advance their innovations, possesses the hustle and ability to execute their vision, pursues growth, and accepts setbacks as learning opportunities during their entrepreneurial journey, Also, offered are actionable startup strategies to navigate the challenging landscape of business creation.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Imagine a world where local businesses can thrive by delivering fresh products right to your doorstep — with the efficiency of modern technology but the warmth of old-school neighborhood vendors. Inspired by the vegetable trucks of Istanbul, Jingle allows small businesses to operate mobile stores that moves where the demand is.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 22, 2025

The top ten states to start a business share a combination of factors that are helpful to entrepreneurs achieving success that the bottom ten of 50 states lack to some degree. Starting a business can be daunting as reflected in the high number of failures that occur in the first year.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 28, 2025

Understanding Luck in Business Ever notice how some teams seem to “get lucky” more often than others? What small step could restart momentum? This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). In BE 2.0, How did preparation help you use them?

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StartupNation

JULY 15, 2025

Build Trust, Not Just Visibility In a small team, everyone sees your output, but that’s not enough. This requires investing in relationships that go deeper than the “oh yeah I’m super busy too” small talk at the start of project meetings. Protect Your Reputation Like Equity In small teams, word travels fast.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know, from choosing the best business structure to getting professional help. Choose the best business structure for you Choosing the right business structure for your startup is a crucial first step. Sue de Bievre, Beany Founder.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2025

The startup also received several Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants from the U.S. In the workplace, businesses could leverage this technology to optimize productivity and identify potential cognitive impairments before they affect job performance, reducing accidents and errors.

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StartupNation

JUNE 18, 2025

As you set out on this journey, protecting your business means more than just securing your data or drafting airtight contracts. Shape a Flexible Business Model and Keep an Eye on the Numbers Many startups fail simply because they have an inflexible business model or lose track of financial realities.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Your shared values and behaviors shape every decision, big and small, creating the foundation for lasting success. This cultural alignment showed up everywhere: Our business meetings included cheering (yes, from suited professionals!) .” In BE 2.0, She knew that making things fun was part of our strategy for success.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Greatness Comes from Iteration, Not Perfection There’s a dangerous myth in business that success comes from getting it right the first time. Lessons for Any Business or Project Both the VVM and MachineMetrics stories reinforce what I’ve seen in both BE 2.0 Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). Why are customers dropping off?

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 21, 2025

Known for igniting purpose-driven business growth, this years event will feature none other than media icon, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey , who will join T.D. Jakes for an exclusive fireside chat designed to inspire and empower the next wave of business leaders.

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StartupNation

JUNE 4, 2025

They could test their own assumptions and see the resilience of our business model firsthand. Ben H , Founder & Owner, Dealmemo The Power of a Well-Designed Pitch Deck for Your Business Follow a Psychological Sequence I designed the pitch narrative to follow a psychological sequence rather than a linear business outline.

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StartupNation

MAY 23, 2025

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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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

The company touts over 200,000 businesses with, a large portion being startups that use its services as a financial backbone, replacing cumbersome platform switching or thejuggling third-party apps. Bank accounts are the nucleus of business finance, said Akhund. billionmore than double its 2021 Series B figure of $1.6 The result?

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StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

This could be due to a lack of collateral, bad credit, or a nonviable business plan. Raise business capital of $100K to $100M. Crowdfunding is also a better option for people with imperfect credit or little business history, as people are used to funding brand-new products. Cons You have to give up equity in your business.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 6, 2025

That’s really where I started developing a lens for evaluating early-stage companies — not just for product-market fit, but for founder clarity, business model resilience, and global scale potential. I joined BDev Ventures shortly after the fund was launched and helped build out both the investment and platform sides of the business.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2025

Customers range from Fortune 1000 companies to small and midsize businesses and public sector institutions. A Platform for All Industries Islands product is already being used across a wide array of industries, including finance, government, higher education, manufacturing, hospitality, and retail.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Ben Franklin brought a team of mentors from business development, to marketing and accounting,” he said. “By Photo: Crotac Predator Hunting In 2019, DiamondBack Truck Covers was named Pennsylvania’s Small Business of the Year , and today employs 150 employees at its production facility in Philipsburg.

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StartupNation

JULY 2, 2025

In a world where trust is currency and transparency is paramount, how people perceive your business can shape its entire trajectory. Let’s examine how kindness can manifest in real, everyday business decisions, from the way leaders communicate to how teams support one another, and how a thoughtful brand presence can foster lasting loyalty.

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StartupNation

JUNE 14, 2025

Running a newly acquired small startup can be highly unpredictable. You see, the biggest mistake startup owners make is tying their personal financial futures to the success of their business ventures. You see, the biggest mistake startup owners make is tying their personal financial futures to the success of their business ventures.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

And so, in 2005, I decided to start a business with only $100 in my pocket. So, here’s what the business rollercoaster taught me (sometimes harsh truths) besides holding on tight, of course. So, here’s what the business rollercoaster taught me (sometimes harsh truths) besides holding on tight, of course. CEO Lesson #2.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 18, 2025

It is designed for those looking to launch or grow their business dreams in a flexible, supportive environment. A joint initiative between the South Taranaki District Council (STDC) and Bizlink Hwera (the towns business association), The Foundry is more than just a shared office space. What we offer isnt just a desk or a room.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Having the right business advisor can be a game-changer for an entrepreneur Starting and growing a business is a challenging and often lonely endeavor. Entrepreneurs are presented with both business and personal challenges as they travel their entrepreneurial journey.

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