Fortune Small Business just featured a story on how small businesses aren’t feeling the credit crunch.
But what I found interesting in the story is it said that venture capitalist are still willing to invest, despite how other lenders are feeling.
If true, this is great news for start ups looking for some funds to ramp up […]
If you’ve been following our b5 media Apprentice contest, you know that Kay and her little start up business is getting quite successful.
But that’s led to some problems…
Find out more over at Behind the Buzz who’s hosting this week’s challenge.
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He sees you when you’re sleeping… He knows when you’re awake. But did you also know that St. Nick also knows great promotions?
Think about it for a moment. The jolly ol’ elf is one of the greatest marketers of all time – and none of us have even really seen him in the flesh!
So take […]
Entrepreneur.com just listed its top ten businesses that are on their way out.
Some of the businesses on the list are obvious, like record stores. (Actually are there any record stores left? Will one of my favorite movies, Empire Records, just be a nostalgic blip for my kids to laugh at when they’re older?)
Others seemed […]
The New York Times just did a great feature on SCORE - now called Counselors to America’s Small Business.
When I started my business I turned to SCORE for advice. My counselor was great and got me thinking about my business in a different way. I was so impressed that I popped back in for a […]
I just read an interesting story from the BBC that we could run out of Internet bandwidth by 2010.
Not sure if it’s true or not, but it’s something to keep in mind, especially if you are starting up the next big Internet company (think Google, Facebook, etc.)
And it could be a major problem for companies […]
All businesses, if serious about getting free publicity, need to have an online media room.
Get a real buzz, in less time than it takes to get a cuppa joe.
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Money Magazine just released a report on the best and worst states to start a business in the US.
Not surprisingly, my state, New York, is ranked in the bottom five. I’ll admit, we’re lucky to have New York City in our state, because if we didn’t we’d be the worst! (That honor goes to […]
Do you know an up-and-coming entrepreneur? Encourage them to apply for the 2008 Young Entrepreneur Awards, a program of the National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation.The sixth annual scholarship program for high school seniors is designed to promote and encourage entrepreneurship endeavors among teenagers in America.
Award recipients attend the university, college, community college […]
If you’ve been thinking about starting a new business, but have been holding back due to finances, Intuit’s new contest may be for you.
Intuit is launching a new campaign, “Just Start.” This campaign will give aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to win a cash and support to start a new business.
Submit your entry via […]
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