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$10K Verizon Grants and Other Free Benefits for Entrepreneurs

The latest round of funding from Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready grant program is coming to a close. Totaling $1 million in this round alone, the $10,000 grant program is one of the most popular...

byStartupNation

November 29, 2023

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5 Common Rules of Digital Marketing Most Startuppers Often Ignore

Startuppers work hard to launch their business: Ideas, business plans, pitch decks, and digital channels — all consume resources and require knowledge and skills. Another critical element of this complex process is marketing. ...

byLesley Vos

November 27, 2023

Make a Splash With Your Startup on Small Business Saturday (and Beyond)

If you just started a business, you might be looking for ways to get your name out in your community. Why not do that on a national shopping day devoted to small businesses—aka Small Business...

byRachel Blakely-Gray

November 9, 2023

5 Lessons This Entrepreneur Learned Building a Side Hustle

Like many entrepreneurs, I knew I wanted to run my own company from early on. I received an MBA, then spent several years in management consulting, which helped me learn how top executives think, what...

byCameron Smith

November 8, 2023

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Win a $1,000 Black Friday Shopping Spree from Dell and StartupNation

StartupNation and Dell for Startups are giving away a $1,000 shopping spree to three lucky entrepreneurs in our Black Friday/Cyber Monday giveaway. Just fill out the registration form below to enter. It's free and takes...

byStartupNation

November 7, 2023

Hard Lessons I Learned on My Journey as an Entrepreneur

Simply put, starting your own business is a roller coaster of emotions. You get to control your own destiny, you have the freedom to build what you want, where you want and with whom you...

byMatthew Gillman

November 7, 2023

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The Ins and Outs of Reselling: From Extra Cash to a Side Hustle

With inflation rates still naggingly high and recession fears creeping across cable news and social media, it seems everybody could use a few extra bucks. Reselling, and in turn consignment, is one way to make...

byJason Shubnell

November 6, 2023

6 Things All Entrepreneurs Should Do in November

With fall in full swing, most entrepreneurs’ thoughts turn to the essential work that comes alongside the changing seasons. This means closing out the year on a high note, getting geared up for the holiday...

byMeredith Wood

November 2, 2023

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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates. How that Affects Your Startup.

With core inflation remaining steady or declining in recent months, the Federal Reserve held the line Wednesday on interest rates. But that does not mean entrepreneurs and small business owners can bank on things staying...

byMatthew Gillman

October 28, 2023

Starting a Business From Your Garage? Expect These 6 Challenges

Technology has evolved to make life easier for entrepreneurs. Office spaces are no longer necessary for running a small business. You can start a company from your house and base your entire operations there, if...

byOscar Collins

October 20, 2023

LISTEN: New Grant Program Announced for Metro Detroit Small Businesses

The Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance and its small business investment program's goal is to seed 2,500 investment accounts on investing app StackWell for up to 200 small business owners and their staffs. The program...

byStartupNation

October 18, 2023

Adapting to Changing Market Dynamics: 12 Stories of Resilient Startups

From embracing remote work amid the pandemic to leaning into virtual services amid closure, these leaders share their stories and lessons learned from adapting to changing market dynamics. Their insights provide valuable guidance for startups...

byBrett Farmiloe

October 11, 2023

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What You’re Doing Wrong In Your Pitch Deck

In the world of startups, a pitch deck is often the first introduction an investor gets to your company. A well-crafted pitch deck can effectively communicate your business idea, its potential in the market, and...

byDevin Partida

October 3, 2023

5 Lessons from the Trenches: An Entrepreneurial Success Story

Every day, millions of entrepreneurs wake up early and stay up late, determined to make their vision a reality and build the business they’ve dreamed about. They are their own marketers, their own salesforce, their...

byRyan Pratt

October 2, 2023

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10 Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs in 2023

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins Sept. 15 and WalletHub recently released its report on 2023’s Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs. So, where can Hispanic entrepreneurs find the most fertile ground for their enterprises? WalletHub compared...

byJason Shubnell

September 15, 2023

Airbnb Rooms: When Rebranding Works Backwards

Many businesses have humble origins. Bill Gates built Microsoft out of an Albuquerque garage, while Airbnb began with three air mattresses on the floor of a San Francisco loft. It’s in the nature of success...

byGrant Polachek

September 11, 2023

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17 Effective Strategies for Nurturing a Startup Culture

To help you foster a vibrant startup culture, we've gathered 17 effective strategies from founders, CEOs, and co-founders. From implementing a flat-management approach to initiating an innovation hour, these leaders share their experiences and recommendations...

byBrett Farmiloe

September 11, 2023