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10 Signs Your Company Needs a Business Accelerator Program

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Steer clear of any accelerator and incubator programs that invest in their participant businesses but also take ownership. As someone who’s dedicated her career to helping small-scale entrepreneurs grow their businesses, I’ve heard many skeptics say a business accelerator program is just a cover for startups looking to increase capital.

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Nestcoin raises $6.45M pre-seed to accelerate crypto and web3 adoption in Africa and frontier markets

TechCrunch

Peer to peer transactions and retail trading are two of the biggest drivers of crypto adoption on the continent. Bademosi was the Director of Binance Labs in Africa, overseeing the incubation and development of blockchain projects when he decided to start Bundle as CEO in 2019. million pre-seed to that end.

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Q&A: How Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Can Help You

StartupNation

We are members of numerous chambers of commerce and associations from across the state that work with small businesses (such as the Detroit Regional Chamber, Grand Rapids Chamber, Dearborn Chamber, The Right Place, MI Chamber, Automation Alley, Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance, MI Business Incubator Assoc.). Brianna Ellison.

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Small Business Resources Essential for Starting a Business

American Entrepreneurship

Search out resources that are timely to starting and growing a small business. For any entrepreneur to be successful in starting a business, they must have the right help and resources to support of their hard work. Corporations, foundations and government agencies are sources for grant funding that small businesses do not have to repay.

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What a Hindu Priest Taught Me About PR and Marketing

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Like most baby boomers, I went through (and left behind) an Eastern mysticism phase many years ago, and I was leery of revisiting it. To my surprise and delight, the weekend was light on religion and heavy on simple, practical tools for making better use of your mind, and thus, your life. Focus your message to focus your customer’s awareness.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: No-code investor survey, Zendesk’s next steps, Series A tips

TechCrunch

Entrepreneurs who want to accelerate growth and retain more of their equity may understand SPACs, peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding, but for some startups, securing a credit facility is also a viable option. were shuttering to slow the spread of the then-novel coronavirus. Seems like a long time ago. yourprotagonist.

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How to Choose the Right Business to Start

American Entrepreneurship

When you drive through your local community or go to your place of employment, you are coming in contact with businesses, both large and small. However, if you or your family members have never run a business, it can be very confusing and daunting to start a business—and in particular, deciding upon what type of business to start.