American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 3, 2025

Small businesses cannot afford to have a tech team on staff, so this article offers valuable insights about the step-by-step cost- effective ways to use No-Code AI tools in various areas of a company. Studies have shown that AI-powered automation can increase productivity by up to 40%, giving small businesses a significant competitive edge.

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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. This was everyday life for founder Baris Karadogan growing up in Istanbul, where local vendors brought the market to your street.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This article provides a list of tools to achieve continuous operational improvement as a business grows , examples of streamlined business processes, and how to use process mapping to analyze and plan workflows. Running a small business is a rewarding endeavor, but it often involves juggling multiple tasks at once.

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Tomasz Tunguz

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

For many founding teams, pricing is one of the most difficult and complex decisions for the business. Expensify, Netsuite, New Relic, Slack follow this model. Skimming (Profit Maximization) - start with a high price and systematically broaden the product offering to address more of the customer base at lower prices.

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StartupNation

JULY 26, 2025

For entrepreneurs and small business owners, most of your time is likely spent juggling multiple jobs, client relationships, marketing, and maybe even a bit of fulfillment. Your natural instinct is (likely) to put in more hours to make more money. This is especially true for service-based entrepreneurs.

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StartupNation

JULY 21, 2025

Running a business, like waging a war, goes exactly as planned right until the moment you start. When I started my first business in my early twenties, for example, I hedged my bets by informing my boss at the time that I’d work part-time for him but do my own thing on my days off and the weekend. I mean that literally.

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StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

This could be due to a lack of collateral, bad credit, or a nonviable business plan. Alternative methods allow new entrepreneurs to get started even without the credentials they’d need to get a bank loan. Based on early results, founders can make changes. Raise business capital of $100K to $100M.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

Watch/listen to the Interview: In this interview Richard Liew talks with James Burnes , Chief Executive at Ministry of Awesome , a Christchurch New Zealand based startup hub helping high growth startups throughout New Zealand to start, grow and scale up. James Burnes: Well, we started as a result of an earthquake and a city in ruin.

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StartupNation

JUNE 23, 2025

This article presents real-world examples of business leaders who successfully overcame various crises, from supply chain disruptions to regulatory shifts. Issues are unavoidable, but your reaction to them is most important. I have learned that being clear in your communication and intent on solving problems is paramount.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 23, 2025

based startups. From humble beginnings in Queens, New York, to launching a modern recruitment model focused on transparency, opportunity, and growth, he is passionate about opening doors for professionals and empowering them to thrive in dynamic, global teams. based teams is incredibly powerful. We’re not just sourcing resumes.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 5, 2025

I'll admit: When I first started using AI at work, I was just going through the motions. I started tracking how long it took me to edit an article on my own versus with help from AI. Get started And I'm not the only one running those experiments. " So I put it to the test. " So I put it to the test.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

We’ve tested 16 alternatives that may be a better fit due to their superior deliverability, responsive customer service, and more intuitive interfaces. 5 (200+ reviews) AWeber Small businesses seeking simplicity AI-powered content creation $15/month 4.2/5 Let’s dive into the best Brevo alternatives on the market today! (TL;DR)

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 27, 2025

So this guide is here to help you walk that line: how to adopt AI in a way that's thoughtful, strategic, and maybe even fun—without losing your mind (or your team's trust) along the way. AI adoption isn't just about slapping ChatGPT onto your workflows and calling it a day. Table of contents: What is AI adoption?

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

TL;DR) SendGrid alternatives at a glance Tool Best For Key Advantage Starting Price Reviews Campaign Monitor by Marigold Visual marketers & agencies Intuitive drag-and-drop editor with exceptional templates, automated journeys Free plan; pricing starts at $12 USD/month 4.7/5 Let’s dive in. (TL;DR)

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Hunter Walk

APRIL 21, 2025

I entered venture capital with some beliefs – many of which still hold true (such as ‘your LPs are your business partners, not your customers’). But I’ve also seen a few change quite dramatically based upon the progressing ‘game on the field’ and my own VC experiences.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Get started Here, I'll explain what AI automation actually is, why it's useful, and how you can start using it to offload all the worst parts of your job, so you can focus on the human stuff. How to kickstart your AI automation strategy Automate intelligently with Zapier What is AI automation?

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StartupNation

MAY 21, 2025

To help you avoid these pitfalls, we asked 17 business leaders to share the mistakes they made when selecting a CRM — and how they corrected them. Their insights offer practical guidance to help your startup make smarter, more informed decisions that support long-term growth.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

We’ve tested 16 alternatives that might be a better fit due to their superior deliverability, responsive customer service, and more intuitive interfaces. Free plan; pricing starts at $12 USD/month 4.7/5 5 (200+ reviews) AWeber Small businesses AI-powered content creation $15/month 4.2/5

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StartupNation

MAY 22, 2025

With the rise of virtual work, the number of mothers succeeding in digital businesses has increased tremendously as more women check off their to-do lists even as they deal with their caregiving duties. Instead, try to implement specific systems that sustain both family and business growth.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

Ready to find your perfect email marketing match? TL;DR) ConvertKit alternatives at a glance Tool Best For Key Advantage Starting Price Reviews Campaign Monitor by Marigold Professional businesses needing on-brand emails Highly customizable emails and powerful prebuilt automated journeys Free Plan; Paid from $12/month 4.7/5

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

We’ve tested 16 alternatives that offer better value, more intuitive designs, and powerful automation capabilities to help your email marketing truly shine. 5 (1000+ reviews) Mailchimp Small businesses and beginners User-friendly interface with marketing CRM Free (paid from $13/month) 4.4/5 Let’s go. (TL;DR)

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

We’ve tested 16 leading alternatives to find solutions that might be a better fit for your specific needs. 5 (1000+ reviews) Mailchimp Small businesses needing all-in-one marketing Comprehensive marketing hub with website builder Free (paid from $13/month) 4.4/5 Let’s dive in. (TL;DR)

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

One example: backend-as-a-service (BaaS) platforms like Supabase and Firebase let me focus on solving problems instead of getting lost in server configurations and database management. Do more with your data. Automate your database. But which platform should you use for your vibe coding projects? favorited items).

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 30, 2024

the designated broker/owner of Venture REI , an award-winning, Arizona-based real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in the purchase, sale, rental, and marketing of select residential developments and commercial investment properties. What motivated you to launch your startup? What are your future plans for your startup?

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 17, 2025

Let's talk about what it really means—and why your business desperately needs it. Examples of AI orchestration 7 AI orchestration best practices Getting started with AI orchestration What is AI orchestration? " This guide will teach you everything you need to know about AI orchestration.

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StartupNation

JUNE 20, 2025

When my wife, Vanessa, and I transitioned from the restaurant industry to building a chiropractic franchise, we faced numerous challenges, setbacks, and moments of growth that ultimately shaped us as business leaders. But life has a way of forcing you to reevaluate your direction.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

Keep your customer support systems healthy Streamline support You may not be in the shoe biz, but the importance of quality customer service is pretty universal. If your company has an index card equivalent for organizing customer data and lending support, you're in need of help desk software. user/month* Premium: $57.50/user/month*

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

No, this apparatus isn't gone yet, but it will likely join the fax, floppy disk, and Rolodex in the business graveyard within the next decade. Today you can make calls using FaceTime, Messenger, WhatsApp, or dozens of other call apps, and virtual phone systems do the same for your office number. Select your phone number(s).

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Boost your team's productivity Automate your CRM Turns out, a CRM (customer relationship management) app is like my fantasy setup, but for people with actual responsibilities. The 3 main types of CRM software Boost your customer relationships with automation Customer relationship management FAQ What is a CRM?

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

Ready to discover which email marketing solution might be a better fit for your needs? 5 (2000+ reviews) Klaviyo E-commerce businesses Deep e-commerce integration and predictive analytics Free (paid from $45/month) 4.6/5 Let’s go. (TL;DR) 5 100+ reviews) What’s “wrong” with GetResponse? (TL;DR)

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

Done right, it's a great way to come up with new ideas and solutions to tricky problems, outline an article or presentation, and generally just get your thoughts in order. You start by writing a central idea or theme in the middle of a blank sheet of paper. You just start drawing and go from there with almost nothing in your way.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 20, 2025

Sure, they use different models under the hood, but whether you're using ChatGPT , Meta AI , or Google Gemini , the experience is pretty similar. Meet your new AI teammates Try Zapier Agents Instead of just being another chatbot, Perplexity is billed as an alternative to traditional search engines.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

If you work in IT operations, the work you do is basically the backbone of your company. From safeguarding data to resolving major incidents and beyond, you're in charge of keeping everything running smoothly, so the only downtime you encounter is yours—not your system's. The result? Accelerate onboarding?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

Use automation to share, engage, and cross-post without lifting a finger Automate your social media And with more platforms prioritizing pay-to-play models, many marketers—me included—are wondering if organic reach is dead. 4 tips to improve your organic reach Automate your social media What is organic reach?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

Agentic AI vs. generative AI vs. AI agents Agentic AI in action Agentic AI examples Getting started with agentic AI What is agentic AI? Imagine an AI email app that automatically screens your incoming emails. It totally depends on what it can do without your intervention. The large language model (LLM) that powered it, GPT-3.5,

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