Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2020

You can still take advantage of all the small business advice that was shared throughout the event. You can still listen to the whole thing, but we wanted to share some of our favorite moments and pieces of small business advice. Awesome small business advice! If you missed the live event, don't worry! Get back to your faith.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. Eden shares how entrepreneurs can use AI apps such as ChatGPT to support decision-making while still exercising innate expertise and judgment. Don’t be afraid to get creative and explore new possibilities!” Insights Learned From Raising $1.5

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 17, 2022

The following is my advice on how to not just survive, but thrive, during a downturn along with examples of how we’ve used these strategies. Reducing prices means reduced margins which eventually leads to cutting corners—cheaper goods, less cleaning in bathrooms, fewer support specialists, etc. Get creative.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. Eden shares how entrepreneurs can use AI apps such as ChatGPT to support decision-making while still exercising innate expertise and judgment. Don’t be afraid to get creative and explore new possibilities!” Insights Learned From Raising $1.5

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

To support the startup community, he mentors young entrepreneurs in deep tech and automotive and has helped two web3 companies grow from inception to 200m+ market caps. Currently he is mentoring founders at Santa Clara University and the Blockchain Founders Group on fundraising, go-to-market and scaling strategies.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2021

Ivy Slater, CEO of Slater Success , offering strategy, leadership, and speaking services. And being part of a community can equip you with tools, strategies, and mental grit to do that. It gets my creative juices going. ”] You need to do things yourself to figure out the right strategy to overcome roadblocks.

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Founder Bounty

MARCH 21, 2023

Write a clear and concise business plan that outlines your business model, target market, revenue streams, and marketing strategy. Network with other entrepreneurs: Attend networking events, join online communities, and connect with other entrepreneurs who can offer advice, support, and potential business partnerships.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 18, 2020

Public disclosure of an invention or use of an invention prior to properly setting up an intellectual property protection strategy can render any subsequent patent and design applications invalid. Our advice is to as much as possible, avoid using an open source software altogether. Patents and designs – What should you consider?

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A Smart Bear

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Online marketing teams are accustomed to throwing creative things at the wall, with new technology and platforms, because that’s the day-to-day reality of their job. But this also can make decisions more difficult, because finding a good solution is complex, often requiring compromise or creativity which requires time to be realized.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

OCTOBER 1, 2021

We’re still the same i2E that has served Oklahoma’s entrepreneurial community for the past 22 years, providing business advice to nearly 800 startups and investing $79 million in 187 companies. At i2E, and now iMCI and ACT Tulsa, we will continue to foster growth and creativity while supporting innovative founders and their concepts.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The program offers all YC founders resources to help them achieve the best possible outcomes when raising capital: year-round workshops, detailed fundraising guides & templates, and 1:1 support. This is a great role for someone who is passionate about startups and interested in learning more about them.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Working hard on launching your startup, but need next-steps advice you can trust? Looking for a supportive community of folks traveling a similar path? You’ll come away with actionable tips and strategies you can put to work right away. Ready to kick your j-o-b to the curb and finally unleash your entrepreneurial ambition?

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If we want to maintain and support sustainable economic growth while meeting the broader needs of society, we will need an economy underpinned by innovation and new technologies. Strategy is everything for a startup company board. A startup board is brave and supportive. Suse Reynolds, Angel Association New Zealand.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To provide insights into the role of partnerships in new business development, we asked 13 CEOs and Founders for their expert advice. From collaborating for brand awareness and leads to sharing costs and growing with partnerships, discover the key strategies these leaders recommend for capitalizing on business partnerships.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 24, 2021

Take a deep breath, and some useful advice. If you take one piece of advice away from this article it should be this one: talk to potential customers, a LOT of them. Regardless of the outcome, be prepared with a strategy. Like so many others, you’ve worked hard to realize your vision and bring your product to life.

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StartupNation

APRIL 9, 2021

To be successful last year (and to continue that success into 2021 and beyond) meant knowing how to pivot, be creative and find ways to stay relevant. Here’s my advice on how to approach your business plan one step at a time: Get good at just one thing. Solidify your sales strategy and learn to master just one thing at a time.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In an effort to open-source Supademo ’s own Product Hunt launch strategy, here is a clear breakdown of what we did to prepare for and execute our launch. Once you’ve reached out, pitch them on why they should support your launch! They’ll likely be the most vocal and willing to support you. Step 3: Create a “Coming Soon” page ?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2022

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. What’s your advice for hiring internationally? This advice is highly applicable to companies such as yours as you embark on an effort to hire from abroad. Eager Early-Stage Startup.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

It has also launched two different acceleration projects aimed at supporting SMEs and startups with mentoring, networking and support services. We are a European VC with a strong focus – approximately 50% – on the Italian ecosystem, where we are best placed to support teams in terms of value-add. More than 50%?

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Forming an accurate view of what constitutes infringement of intellectual property rights requires a fundamental understanding that copying can never be considered a form of flattery or praise for someone else’s creativity because imitation does not hold any credit to either the original creator nor copycat perpetrator.

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HPA

AUGUST 15, 2019

What advice do you have for someone who’s looking to raise money from investors or start a company? their past, present and future investments), know their exit strategy/timeline, talk to their former company management teams, and seek advice from experts in your industry. Quitting is simply not an option.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2023

Mix and match, combine, and get creative with the following event monetization strategies to maximize the earnings from your online event.‍ A ticket strategy to keep in mind is to offer several ticket options: the average number of paid tickets at Hopin event that offers paid options is 3.4 Sell online event tickets.

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StartupNation

MARCH 19, 2021

With a clear layout of the necessary roles and responsibilities needed to succeed, you’re able to delegate ownership over specific tasks and assignments – all while having immense support from the franchisor, mitigating the pressure as a family. When a business is faced with conflict, it is an opportunity to learn, grow and advance.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 20, 2013

I always tell people that if you’re not creative in how you tell stories the simplest way to do so is by telling “a day in the life” of your potential user. You then need sub-themes or “supporting evidence” to reinforce your key theme. But spend time before your presentation in creative thought.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 15, 2021

Get the advice and know-how you need to start your business and move it forward ahead of time from those who have gone before you. Check out these 10 valuable resources to grow your skills as a new entrepreneur and implement the correct strategies and processes from the start. Best Facebook groups for female entrepreneurs.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 19, 2020

This time, I connected with 15 startup and SME leaders from my network to discover how they are tackling the current crisis, and what advice they had to offer to others in the same boat. In times of crisis, it’s imperative for startups to build a solid analytics strategy to understand how their businesses are functioning at a granular level.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

As the market looks toward the future, some venture capitalists are revamping their investing strategies, while others are holding to their current plans, with perhaps a small tweak or two. What is your current strategy for investing in DeFi protocols and projects? How has that changed from past quarters?

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

How do you think those qualities contribute to your success in working with startups and forming strategies? Marketing strategies that help find product-market fit are very different from acquiring your first 100 customers, which is very different from scaling your customer acquisition or lead generation. What problem are they solving?

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 30, 2024

Marco: So, at the very beginning, we introduced our digital strategy tenets, if you remember, and one of them was look outside first before you build. David: Goldman famously had built a lot of internal systems. How do you today think about leveraging internal engineering resources in terms of building software?

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StartupNation

JULY 9, 2021

While COVID-19 has boosted digital interactions, consumers have been looking for more human interaction and support in their brand experiences. Consistency matters, especially when building your social media engagement strategy. Share insights, advice and your experiences as an entrepreneur with listeners. Listen and learn.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Dealing with sensitive situations and supporting our clients during their most difficult times taught me the importance of empathy and understanding. Staying attuned to these changes and being willing to pivot our strategies has been instrumental in our growth. Business is not just about transactions; it’s about people.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

This financial leader could well have come through the finance org at another startup or at a larger company but they often also can come from strategy consulting (Bain, BCG or McKinsey) or through investment banking (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, etc.).

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 24, 2023

The team then supports these firms through educational programs, access to capacity-building services, and the promise of being considered for relevant, targeted opportunities. As an entrepreneur, I am thrilled by the challenges and the opportunity to find creative solutions. Be open to change and willing to adjust your approach.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Here are my 10 top ideas, written with the support of the Smart Hustle team, for the best business gifts this Valentine’s Day! Why not give the gift that keeps on giving: branding advice. The gift of knowledge through great reading that gets their creative juices turning is always welcome. Not sure what to get? Promo Codes.

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TechCrunch

JULY 27, 2022

Squires had earlier expressed frustration at Fortune 500 companies using his open source code for free without offering financial support or sponsoring their upkeep. “On the one hand, they want to support maintainers’ right to freedom of expression and the ability to use their platform to support the causes they believe in.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The opportunity that the company sees has really forced us to reallocate resources and strategy,” said Brown. 4 strategies for deep tech founders who are fundraising. 4 strategies for deep tech founders who are fundraising. How many dating networks can the public market support? “So the TAM is massive.”

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 20, 2018

Coaching has the greatest potential to encourage breakthroughs when it’s a one-on-one relationship: You assume the role of mentor and your clients pay good money to listen to, and follow, your advice. Think of your motivational materials as a marketing strategy to generate one-on-one clients. The challenge is to deliver on a promise.

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