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Small Business Resources Essential for Starting a Business

American Entrepreneurship

Three examples are: The annual FedEx Small Business Contest gives $30,000 in grants to the top ten grand prize winners. Check your state’s agencies such as those for economic development and others for programs, as well as seek out information on licenses, permits, regulations, and incentives that may be required to start a business.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

Starting a new business as a student is daunting. How can you get free money and other support for your business idea? . We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. 3) Accelerators. Right here. million in cash and prizes.

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More African startups get into Techstars Toronto

TechCrunch

In March, two Nigerian startups, Treepz ( formerly Plentywaka ) and TalentQL got into the Techstars Toronto accelerator program alongside eight other companies. Out of the 12, eight startups focused on the continent have been selected to participate in the three-month program (culminating in a Demo Day) slated to start today.

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