Rich Sloan

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Rich Sloan is chief startupologist and co-founder of StartupNation and host of StartupNation podcasts. He is also co-author of the acclaimed how-to book, StartupNation: America's Leading Entrepreneurial Experts Reveal the Secrets to Building a Blockbuster Business. Rich encourages you to make a comment under his blog posts or send him a personal message at member nickname, "Rich," here at StartupNation.

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Possible Insight into Buying Search Terms for Search Marketing

Recently saw a new stat released by Hitwise regarding habit patterns of people entering search terms. It appears…

February 27, 2009

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Invention of the Week #13: Itsy Bitsy Spider Saved!

Ever call in your spouse, the one without the fear of spiders, to help escort the creepy crawley…

February 26, 2009

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Invention of the Week #11: Mess-esity is the Mother of Invention

This week’s featured invention is “Chef-Aid” from independent inventor Annette Johnson, who was tired of messy spoons and spatulas…

February 14, 2009

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Video as a promotional tool for your business

i just created a podcast with John McIntyre, founder/CEO of PixelFish. He’s a great guy, first of all. And…

February 13, 2009

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Handouts – Do they ultimately make your business more successful?

Simple question: Does having a social agenda — a “cause” — attached to your business ultimately help you…

February 9, 2009

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Invention of the Week #10: Possible Solution to Marital Bliss

This week’s featured invention is “DoubleUps For Beds” from inventor Kevin Robke who uses our invention commercialization partner,…

February 6, 2009

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“Working on a Dream” – new anthem for entrepreneurs?

We entrepreneurs are a passionate lot. We’re all driven, each working on transforming our dreams into reality. That’s…

February 2, 2009

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Invention of the Week #9: Cross-Dressing Dogs

Independent inventor Irene Bray wanted her dogs to strut their stuff in style AND comfort … and she…

January 29, 2009

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StartupNation.com, 2008 Summary by the Numbers

Thought I’d share some internal information about StartupNation and its performance as derived from Google Analytics over the…

January 23, 2009

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Invention of the Week #8: The Doodle Daley

This week’s invention was created by Susan Drexler, who decided she needed a better way to clean up dog…

January 21, 2009

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Laid Off? Do This to Run Your Own Business

You just got fired for the last time. Now you’re in charge of the hiring / firing policy.…

January 17, 2009

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Invention of the Week #7: Dryer Shoe Holder

This week’s featured invention is the ” Dryer Shoe Holder”, which was invented by Richard Jackson, Sr. and Glenda Jackson. Richard and Glenda have an issued US…

January 16, 2009

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Costco Magazine “Recession Busters” Article

They edited my article down a bit and ran it in their January Costco Connections Magazine. Thought you…

January 16, 2009

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Invention of the Week #6: Expandable Power Strip

This week’s featured invention is the ” Expandable Power Strip”, which was invented by Yekusiel Teitelbaum. Mr. Teitelbaum has an issued US Utility patent on his invention. Most…

January 13, 2009

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Putting my holiday present to work

My little home office has recently gotten a great upgrade. I’ve replaced a big multfunction, cumbersome, older, multi-function…

January 5, 2009

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Invention of the Week #5: Doggie Fountain

Another cool invention this week from our partners at InventionHome. This week’s featured invention is “Doggie Fountain”, which…

January 2, 2009

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Best Advice I Can Give You

Wondering if now is the time for you to start up? Intimidated by all the complexity and confused…

December 5, 2008

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Back from India – Land of Paradoxes

I am passing through the Amsterdam airport and wanted to share some perspectives about India from my exposure…

December 2, 2008

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Carrying the Torch of Entrepreneurship in India

My trip to India is underway. I am speaking day after Thanksgiving on entrepreneurship. (see previous post, “This…

November 26, 2008

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Invention of the Week #4: Future Wrist Stick

Another cool invention this week from our partners at InventionHome. This week’s feature is “Future Wrist Stick,” which…

November 14, 2008