A new story in the Mercury News is saying that the recession is thwarting the growth of new startups in the Silicon Valley.
Since venture capitalist need to focus on putting money back in their portfolios, they have less to invest. The result: less IPOs and other startups.
According to the article, there have been just four […]
In today’s Monday Media Marketing Minute, learn some tips and tactics to create publicity while helping a nonprofit.
And if you’re looking for press releases to help you promote your collaboration with a worthy charity, visit www.PennyPinchingPublicity.com
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Location. Location. Location.
Fortune Small Business just announced it picks for the top 100 places to live and launch.
I noticed Albany, NY (where I live) isn’t on the list, but a couple of upstate NY cities made the cut.
It got me wondering:
1) would you move to one of the top places just to start your business?
2) […]
As part of Success Secrets: this and every Friday, I’ll be talking with entrepreneurs and other professionals about building a business.
This week, we’re interviewing Lori Miller of Developing Professionals.
Lori created her training and consulting company out of her home. Listen in as she shares her secrets to a successful business.
Tags: entrepreneur, start up small […]
Just read an interesting article over at the Boston Herald, which says that most small business owners aren’t insured they way they should be.
Above the basic liability insurance, you may need more: from workman’s comp to business interruption insurance.
And let me tell you, that business interruption insurance saved the day for my father, when his […]
If your looking for venture capitalists (VC), go west - or even just to the midwest.
According to the Washington Post, West Coast and Midwest regions are becoming even popular for VC.
In addition, VCs are investing more. In the US, VC investing grew from $1.2 billion in 2002 to $1.6 billion in 2007, an increase of […]
As we are busy doing our jobs, we sometimes forget that there are other deadlines looming. Tax day is 20 days away!
So what should you do if you need to file your taxes late?
Ask for an extension: If you can’t file your individual return by April 15, ask for an extension. But you need to […]
A continuing study by Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation hopes to determine what startup decisions make a difference.
The private, nonprofit foundation that focuses on advancing entrepreneurship and innovation has been following nearly 5,000 businesses nationwide since they were founded in 2004.
Some of their initial research shows:
• Nearly 60 percent of the businesses had no employees their first […]
In less time than it takes get your latte at the local coffee shop, you can get a real buzz for your business.
In the ongoing series on establishing yourself as an expert, I talk about how to get publicity by joining forces with a nonprofit.
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For those who celebrate Easter, I hope it was enjoyable and relaxing.
But for me, one of millions who doesn’t celebrate the holiday, I was one angry consumer.
You see, I was in dire need of Diaper Genie liners, and thought, “Let’s take the girls shopping to get out of the house for a while.”
We went first […]
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