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The Role of Alternative Funding in Startups

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Startup Incubators and Accelerators Startup incubators and accelerators are relatively recent innovations that can help new businesses get off the ground. Incubators, often locally based, offer guidance, mentorship, legal advice, and funding. They may fund new and risky endeavors, but you must give up equity.

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New Year, New Entrepreneurs: Five tips for supporting early-stage entrepreneurs ?

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Some key organizations that fill the needs of startups which you should seek out and invite into your network include: The public library , a vital and often overlooked resource for free access to business databases, education, equipment and internet access. Lean on advice from others who’ve been there before.

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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

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I don’t believe you can hire great business people who outsource the development to a hot incubator who builds you code to match your ambitions. My advice to people thinking about getting an MBA is to think about the five C’s. I am a very big believer in education and especially higher education.

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Should every startup get funded?

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That’s the thing—startups in the initial stages need advice, feedback, and guidence a lot more than they need money upfront. Getting key strategy advice early on, or getting introduced to a new market can make or break a company in ways that no amount of angel capital can help. You’d also be incredibly shortsighted.

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Your Product Needs to be 10x Better than the Competition to Win. Here’s Why:

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Bill had previously created a packaged software company called Knowledge Adventure the produced children’s educational software. Don’t think about starting an incubator until you have real operating experience otherwise you don’t really have anything to offer startups. I think this makes no sense.

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US Economic Risks (Sept 2010): Impact on Investors & Entrepreneurs

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My advice to entrepreneurs was and is “ when the hors d’oeuvres tray is being passed take two ” (e.g. In California the primary school education system has cut 10 days from the school year to save jobs. Tags: Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis. raise money now to weather any storms).

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10 Signs Your Company Needs a Business Accelerator Program

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Steer clear of any accelerator and incubator programs that invest in their participant businesses but also take ownership. Many business resources will give you great advice for the future – “Once you hit US$1 million in sales, you’ll set up X, Y and Z.” Education is one of few things that can’t be taken away from you.