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5 Startup Opportunity Trends to Watch for 2012
Digital design agency Fjord has put out their list of breakout themes that they feel will be big in 2012. Erica Ogg at GigaOM has picked what she feels are the 5 most relevant to startups and … [Read More...]
Wireless Electric Mountainboard Controlled By A Glove
This electric mountainboard is now controlled by an Arduino powered, sensor loaded RC glove. Its builder Andres Guzman originally operated it with a Playstation controller but has upgraded to the … [Read More...]
In Pursuit Of The Cheap Laser Cutter
I’m sure the ongoing movement to democratize industrial equipment, personal manufacturing, et al, is giving some equipment manufacturers heartburn, but I have to say I am excited to think things … [Read More...]
ENTREPRENEUR
A Starting Point for Entrepreneurship?
Amrit Richmond recently posted an article on amritrichmond.tumblr.com called “Thoughts on Making Things”, which includes valuable information for individuals just like you that are considering … [Read More...]
3 Reasons to Be a Social Entrepreneur
Today entrepreneurs are beginning to realize that they have the ability to change the environment, a particular industry, or they may even be able to change the world. As this occurs, entrepreneurship … [Read More...]
25 Characteristics That Help Entrepreneurs Thrive
Studies show that successful businesspeople share many characteristics today. If you want to thrive as an entrepreneur, you should take note of the characteristics you already show. Although you may … [Read More...]
BUSINESS STARTUP
Startup Tools: Get Working and Save Time
Vincent Lemieux recently composed an extensive wiki for entrepreneurs called “Startup Tools”. These well-researched tools assist in helping those that want to own their own company gets rolling … [Read More...]
Blue Ocean Strategy – The Best Strategy For Innovation?
Back in 2005, Renee Mauborgne and W Chan Kim published a book called “Blue Ocean Strategy.” This book is on business strategy and the writers come from the Blue Ocean Strategy Institute. The … [Read More...]
Disruptive Innovation: 5 Questions You Need To Ask To Make Sure Your Idea Has The Seeds For Transformation
Scott Anthony’s article “With Innovation, You Don’t Get Points For Difficulty”, from his blog at hbr.org, drives home an important point for anyone thinking about, or starting up a new … [Read More...]
STARTUP FINANCING
Bootstrapping Your Way to a Fast-Growing Startup
Kevin Bailey, the co-founder and president of Slingshot SEO, recently composed an article called “Build a Fast-Growing Company on a Bootstrap Budget”. Mr. Bailey is one of the Inc. 500 honorees. … [Read More...]
Best Sources of Financing for Maker Startups
Tough times call for tough measures and a large dose of creativity by entrepreneurs. And that is no more apparent in the lending markets. Even though the credit problems are expected to get better … [Read More...]
32 Startup Financing Questions You Need To Able To Answer For Investors
Goran Duskic at WhoAPI Blog has put together a comprehensive list of startup financing questions you can expect from potential investors. A key reminder that Duskic points out, “If you make … [Read More...]