Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Despite being spread out across industries, they’ve all reached a level of success with whatever their core product or offering is. The consequence may be a halfhearted attempt to bring the business into the next phase. New Offerings Each of the companies I mentioned above has a successful core business and brand.

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Andreessen Horowitz

DECEMBER 4, 2023

After all, once your company goes public, you’ll be expected to justify every dollar you spend. R&D spend is the lifeblood of technology companies—all the more so as companies race to build and incorporate AI into their products to remain competitive. Without a product that provides unique value to customers, nothing else matters.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 21, 2020

5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, most recently as #2,118 on the 2019 list. While the desire and intention to create disruptive digital customer experiences grows, however, the majority of B2B companies struggle to deliver. 5 Steps to Create a Digital Product Strategy for B2B CX Innovation. . >>

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

In the 5+ years since CLF was founded, we’ve seen firsthand that these partnerships can produce new ideas, new opportunities, and new shifts in culture faster than operating in silos. The first step is finding partners whose interests resonate with your vision. But more importantly, it can help your audience believe you.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The 30 Most Important Lessons Learned About Developing New Business In this article, we delve into the wisdom of thirty seasoned professionals, including Founders and CEOs, who share their most important lessons learned in developing a new business.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Techniques to minimize churn and maximize your returns. You’ve spent countless hours and resources winning over a new customer. Let’s get down to the basics of why preventing churn is a must for your business’s growth and how you can tackle it effectively. Well, every customer that walks away is a hit to your revenue.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 11, 2023

You’ve probably heard this phrase hundreds of times in the business world. A cash crunch can quite literally be a matter of life or death for your business. You might think simple stuff like raising prices and pushing sales will boost your cash flow. On your balance sheet, this shows up as “Deferred Revenue.”

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Jason Malki

JUNE 22, 2023

He has an interest in using technology to streamline business processes. What motivated you to launch your startup? We were motivated to launch Kade Pay after watching our favorite local businesses struggle as the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a quickly shifting payment space. What is the process for a business to use Kade Pay?

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2021

If you’re not growing your business online in the current climate, you will likely leave a lot of money on the table. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products and accessories: Learn more here. How can your brand be a source of information, education, entertainment or inspiration?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 3, 2024

It’s a pivotal phase where your initial success is tested, and your strategies for growth are pushed to their limits. This leap in revenue is indicative of your company’s ability to adapt, evolve, and expand in a competitive market. It’s a pivotal component of your growth trajectory.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Every day, countless new businesses emerge, each vying for attention, customers, and a share of the market. To merely exist without a clear growth plan can quickly spell the end for a budding business. Moreover, early growth also offers another advantage: resilience. Is word-of-mouth growing?

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StartupNation

MARCH 26, 2021

If you think you’ve missed out on the e-commerce boom and should have started an online business long ago, here is some reassuring news: the industry’s rapid growth isn’t slowing down any time soon, and selling your products online has never been easier. That number is expected to hit grow another 12.9%

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2022

Happy New Year from Smart Hustle! For the past year, we’ve done our best to serve you and provide inspiration and education to help you START and GROW your business! On behalf of the Smart Hustle Team, I wish you a happy new year 2022. On behalf of the Smart Hustle Team, I wish you a happy new year 2022.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 6, 2020

You’ve spent the majority of 2020 being told that you must adapt to the pandemic’s new economic landscape in order to stay afloat. Acknowledging this fact is easy: putting it into action in a way that promotes long-term business success, that’s the hard part. New products must align with your mission and vision.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic forced businesses to reinvent themselves to survive and thrive in difficult times. So, there is no surprise that more and more businesses went online during the pandemic. If you haven’t started the digital transformation of your business to sell online, it is high time that you started to do so.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The biotech industry is built on one of the cleanest go-to-market strategies in existence: if you make a safe drug that really works, patients are likely to receive it and payors are likely to pay for it. What must be included: the MVP of VDRs So what are the essential must-haves in your VDR? key in vivo data results).

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 11, 2022

Every business, big and small, experienced its fair share of challenges. Yet, in the height of the pandemic, minority-owned small businesses experienced another level of hardships. Through it all, business leaders had to buckle down as strategic flexibility and constant pivoting became mandatory. Break Down Barriers.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 13, 2021

Summer is in full swing, and in some areas of the country, mask mandates have lifted and event production companies now have packed schedules. If you’re a business owner, you may be wondering what steps to take to ensure the long-term prosperity of your enterprise post-pandemic. Tip: Zero in on your top marketing channels.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Once you’ve implemented the basics to identify and attract new customers, you need to continue growing. If you have a product or service to sell, you need a customer acquisition strategy. A good strategy will help you grow in a targeted and cost-effective way to attract the right customers. Establish your goals.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Additionally, luxury Italian brand Fendi has embraced this digital shift by operating a virtual reality showroom, enabling users to explore and purchase their products from the comfort of their own space, eliminating the need for physical store visits. Before starting the company, I was in charge of overseas business.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 30, 2020

They’re not so regular as to be predictable and they cause real economic damage, but they don’t halt business and entrepreneurship entirely. That’s because, contrary to what you might think, recessions can be a good time to start a business or a side hustle. Then, what starts as a side hustle may evolve into a fully-fledged business.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

One of the most difficult decisions facing a small business owner is the hiring of others to handle the sales of the company. Even though many sales people work off commission, they typically require a base salary that can be a challenge for a small business trying to grow to the next level.

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

His journey with Happie began in 2015 when his research into a greens product led him to discover CBD and its potent anti-inflammatory properties. Happie is more than just a product; it’s a testament to Pete’s commitment to promoting physical and mental happiness. What motivated you to launch your startup?

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

You can purchase an existing online business. . Whether you’re using an online marketplace, personal network or broker, there are many avenues to purchase an online business. Some business owners no longer have the passion to run a business or a new venture may lead exiting business owners to a fresh journey. .

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

In an effort to increase revenue and balance cash flow, many service businesses are now attempting to mix products with their services. Hybrid solutions—products and services combined into original offerings—can help your business attract new customers and ramp up demand among existing ones by providing exceptional value.

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StartupNation

JULY 26, 2021

One of the keys to successfully scaling a business is being able to find and identify your ideal customer. You might already have some insight into who this customer is through your business plan. A traditional business plan will outline its target audience through a market analysis.

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TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2022

Inflation is up and consumer confidence is down, which is why e-commerce startups that hope to weather the ongoing downturn should expand their product offerings. The more complementary and additive a product is to your catalog, the larger your cart size and the more likely a customer is to return,” says Bennett Carroccio.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

How important is this issue for your business? The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. There is a lot to say about retaining control. There is a lot to say about retaining control.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

By Joe Camberato – CEO National Business Capital. The Great Resignation has placed a particular hard burden on small businesses that often struggle to attract employees. Attracting new employees and retaining your existing ones has never been more important. Fortunately, there are methods to do both.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Therefore, moving your business (or at least part of it) online could be an excellent opportunity for you to continue serving your customers and attract new prospects to your business. You built a business! Depending on your business model, you may decide to sell only a limited product line online.

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StartupNation

JULY 29, 2021

The market looks vastly different than it did a year ago, which means new opportunities — for better or worse. As businesses reopen, they offer clues to which industries proved to be pandemic-proof, meaning they were hit hard but show strong promise of recovery, and which ones appear gone forever. Is it worth your investment?

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As an aspiring entrepreneur, you might wonder what it’s like to start a business after a year marked by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Maybe you’re a little nervous or even second-guessing plans to fully open your doors (physical or virtual) in 2021. Beyond competitive prices, what else helps differentiate your offerings to customers?

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Here’s one for executives of any company with next generation products in mind. Don’t draw your visionary resources into the incremental fight. And the most difficult: starting a new project from scratch. Your best creative thinkers will leave you, looking for more challenges than you can offer.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Papier , a startup leveraging technology to bring very non-tech products into the world, has raised some funding to continue expanding its business on the heels of strong demand for its personalized notebooks, planners, cards and other paper-based stationary that it sells online.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Fewer than 50 percent of businesses make it to their fifth year. The interior design space is particularly competitive: predictions state that by 2026, the market will be worth $270,410 million , and in turn, a whole host of new ventures are battling for consumers’ attention and business.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Northmill Bank , the Sweden-based challenger that has around 200,000 customers across three European countries, has raised around $30 million in new funding. The injection of cash will be used for continued geographical expansion and to accelerate the development of new products. I see great growth potential in the bank.”.

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