With only one-half of startups lasting five years, one wonders what keeps some afloat while others sink? Entrepreneurs must weigh endless decisions against collective experience and research to promote their business, rise above the competition, and keep from going under. Deciding how to manage daily operations efficiently is a huge hurdle, especially because startup team […]
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One of the most difficult aspects when starting a business is Investment. You can try to convince investors and venture capitalists, but if you are new to entrepreneurship, your chances of getting funding through these channels are rather slim. You can also discuss it with your bank, and even with your family and friends to
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Pre-Seed Funding Pre-Seed funding is also known as pre-seed money or pre-seed capital. It is the initial investment the business needs to get started. However, this is not included by many people in the cycle of funding. The funds can come from family, friends or investors. Sometimes the persons who invest in the company get
Very early stage startups often seek angel or seed financing in order to gain initial traction on developing their product or technology, land initial customers, and make other progress. Angel or seed rounds typically range from $100,000 to $500,000 or more. I have been an angel, seed, and venture capital investor in a number of
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As a leader, your job is to motivate your team and help them forge bonds that encourage better collaboration. And during the winter, when cold weather may have everyone stuck inside, is the perfect time of year to bring everyone closer together for a little bit of team building. To find out which approaches work best, we asked a
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For a startup business, avoiding tax hassles begins the minute you make your first business decision. Everything from leasing office equipment to choosing your business structure has some bearing on your tax obligations. To avoid common tax traps, here are three areas where you need to pay special attention. 1—Official Start Date Your business start
Entrepreneurs have visions of success but setting a business up for success will take a proactive approach. Being reactive can lead to issues with clients or staff and distracts from the ultimate goal of maximizing productivity/profits. Do not worry about details of things that are out of your control and impact areas that are under
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When hiring, there are a lot of things to consider when preparing the job posting. One of them is whether you need someone close on hand, or if you have the option of broadening your search to find unique skill sets. To find out more about where you should focus your job search — local
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We tend to think of learning a new skill or “going back to school” as something you’d do when looking to change careers, or to upgrade within your current one. But lifelong learning has incredible benefits, both personal and professional, say researchers. It makes communities more productive and innovative, and gives employees the ability to
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Trade shows offer the perfect venue for meeting new customers, networking with industry peers, and making new contacts who can help your company grow. But there’s usually a lot of hustle and bustle going on at a show, so it’s important that you have a strategy in place to ensure you make the most of
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