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9 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make During Your First Year in Business

StartupNation

EquityNet RAISE CAPITAL Use flat-fee crowdfunding with no commissions. Consider using long-term financing options for major asset purchases rather than depleting your operating cash. Don’t be afraid to seek help, whether it’s hiring employees, outsourcing certain tasks, or seeking advice from mentors or consultants.

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Sole Proprietorship vs. LLC for Side Hustlers: Pros and Cons

StartupNation

Financial advice or writing (you can be liable for claims). Client interactions (consulting, coaching). As long as you follow the legal formalities, like not mixing personal and business finances.) You can use your own Social Security Number for taxes. Use our handy checklist. Physical products. No state filing.

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Runa Sandvik’s new startup Granitt secures at-risk people from hackers and nation states

TechCrunch

Sandvik told me about her work and her new bootstrapped startup, how leaders should prioritize their cybersecurity efforts, and, what piece of security advice she would give that every person should know. I later consulted for the Freedom of the Press Foundation doing somewhat similar work, and also then working on SecureDrop.

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Understanding the Underbelly of Online Marketing & Why You’ll Lose if You Don’t

Both Sides of the Table

We short-handed this marketing mix as “ the four P’s ” – product, price, promotion and place (distribution) – this was devised in 1960 and while a little bit dated is still a useful framework. Online marketing uses techniques for driving promotion and place. Rebelling is simply a form of snobbery.

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Who is a Solopreneur? – Characteristics & Types

Feedough

Consultant : They provide business advice and differ in their area/s of expertise. IT Consultants, Business Consultants, Travel Consultants are a few examples. Influencer : These individuals use their media presence across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, etc.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

We use Asana at Versatile VC for managing tasks and projects with other collaborators in our teams. Use their software for interactive data visualization and modern business intelligence. This hub also plays host to events, serves as collaborative office space for a mix of tech companies, and offers drop-in space for guests. .

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Why are Revenue-Based VCs investing in so many women & underrepresented founders?

David Teten VC

A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. Revenue-Based Investing (“RBI”) is a new form of VC financing, distinct from the preferred equity structure most VCs use.