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5 ways entrepreneurs can make the most of downtime

NZ Entrepreneur

Whether you’re starting your first business or a serial entrepreneur, managing periods of unscheduled downtime is fast becoming a core skill. Use this time to revise your business plan and reshuffle systems that might not be working so well. Use spare time to dig deep into your business spending to see where things could be cut back.

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7 Ways to Find Startup Funding

StartupNation

If your business sells a unique product, consider using a crowdfunding site like Kickstarter or Indiegogo to raise funds. Accelerators are highly competitive programs designed to help entrepreneurs succeed. However, if you want to de-risk your investment as much as possible, use an accelerator or angel investment before self-funding.

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NJEDA Board Makes Wide-Ranging Set of Approvals to Continue Growing NJ’s Economy

American Entrepreneurship

The approvals made at this month’s Board meeting make critical investments in New Jersey’s entrepreneurs of color, affordable housing, child care facilities, our innovation economy, and our life sciences industry,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan.

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How NZ entrepreneurs can up their capital raising game

NZ Entrepreneur

In the first of a three part series on early stage business investment, we asked serial entrepreneur and investor Josh Comrie what three key things New Zealand entrepreneurs must get better at when it comes to seeking angel investment. So I splashed out and bought a gigantic pack of pick ‘n’ mix. They love Kiwi entrepreneurs.

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Global Entrepreneurship Week: November 18-24, 2019

EntreWorks Consulting

I’m also pleased to see several current and former EntreWorks Consulting clients who are using GEW events and activities as part of their regional ecosystem building activities. Smaller towns can and do get in the mix too. Check out the GEW USA site for events in your area , and get out there and support your local entrepreneurs.

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Q3 outlook forecasts cloudy days ahead for fintech M&A

TechCrunch

Looking ahead, KPMG’s view on the prospects for financial services M&A over the next six to 12 months is mixed. QED Investors said it has expanded its mental health initiative aimed at tackling addiction among entrepreneurs to its Spanish-language portfolio companies. ” Image Credits: Paystand/Yaydoo. And elsewhere.

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3 Benefits of Establishing a Business Trust

Entrepreneurs' Organization

There are many different types of trusts, including simple trusts, complex trusts, real estate trusts, land trusts and charitable remainder trusts—the list goes on. So, it can get very confusing very quickly and you should consult your estate planning and tax teams if you are interested in pursuing this option for your business.