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10 Negotiation Techniques to Make You a Better Entrepreneur

Startup entrepreneurs are not always the best negotiators. Sure, for some small business owners, negotiation comes naturally. Think of the ones who started negotiating an allowance and extra TV time with their parents at age...

byThe Sloan Brothers

February 1, 2023

The Rise of the Side Startup Makes the Most of Remote Work

On this segment of "The Pre W. Smith Show," Jeff talks with Rani Molla about her Vox article on remote workers starting a side startup without quitting their jobs. Story: https://bit.ly/3ToyDQd Listen to the conversation...

byJeff Sloan

August 31, 2022

10 Ways to Create a Successful Business Pitch

Recently, the term "business pitch" has become as popular as the term "startup." A pitch is essentially a business plan that one presents verbally to potential investors of a business. A shorter summary of the...

byVeronika Tondon

November 29, 2021

How to Make the Most of Your Holiday Email Marketing

The holidays are one of the most important times of year for small businesses, startups and e-commerce business to increase sales and boost revenue. One smart way to capitalize on this expected increase in consumer spending...

byEric Gilbert

December 1, 2020

How Plymouth Technology and Cultured Kombucha are Pivoting During Uncertain Times

On this weekend's StartupNation Radio show, Jeff and co-host, Norm Pappas, interview husband and wife entrepreneurial duo, Amanda and Chance Richie. Their core company is Plymouth Technology, a company that helps its customers solve their...

byStartupNation

May 2, 2020

StartupNation Radio feat. Break a Whey and The Lip Bar

This episode of StartupNation Radio is brought to you by Pappas Financial On this episode of StartupNation Radio, your host, Jeff Sloan, interviews Jeff Kulis of Break a Whey and Melissa Butler of The Lip...

byStartupNation

August 17, 2019

What’s the Difference Between a Startup Incubator and an Accelerator?

It’s not uncommon for aspiring entrepreneurs to think a startup incubator and accelerator are the same concept. Which does what, exactly? Do entrepreneurs need both in order to succeed? Incubators and accelerators are designed to...

byDeborah Sweeney

January 16, 2019

How to Rebrand Your Startup: An Uber Case Study

Rebranding is tricky. For one thing, there’s no guarantee it’s going to work, and your rebranding attempts can have an unintended effect. Instead of creating a new image for your company, your rebrand can simply...

byDaniel Matthews

July 6, 2018

Entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau’s Formula for Creating a Side Hustle in 27 Days

Author, speaker and entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau is best known for his renowned books, "The $100 Startup" and "The Art of Non-Conformity." He is also an expert travel hacker, and host of the annual World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon....

byCara O'Bleness

May 9, 2018

The Challenges of Launching a Startup in a Foreign Market

Once upon a time, it was more than enough for a business to remain within the borders of its birthplace. However, the constantly changing business tides have lead to a need for even the smallest...

byNate Vickery

April 14, 2018

Born for This: Improve Your Skills, Increase Your Value [Book Excerpt]

One of the many keys to succeeding as an entrepreneur lies in focusing not just on improving your skills, but improving the right skills, according to author, entrepreneur and speaker, Chris Guillebeau. Understanding and repositioning...

byChris Guillebeau

October 31, 2017

Business Registration 101 for Franchises, Startups and Amazon Sellers

So, you’ve got your small business idea — whether that takes on the form of a startup, franchise or Amazon seller — with a business plan drafted up. You’re ready to begin with the registration...

byDeborah Sweeney

October 10, 2017

LinkedIn ProFinder Shares Advice for Navigating the Gig Economy

Whether you're a small business looking to hire help, or an entrepreneur seeking freelance work, there are plenty of resources to choose from. Sites like Fiverr are great for outsourcing on a budget, while a tool...

byCara O'Bleness

October 2, 2017

5 Outsourcing Strategies for Startups

Startups nowadays have a lot of tools to streamline tasks. You can simplify bookkeeping with accounting software, stay on the same page with communication apps, or even automate marketing activities via email platforms. But despite...

byVikas Agrawal

September 30, 2017

What’s Hot in the StartupNation Community Forums?

The StartupNation community forums provide an online space for like-minded entrepreneurs to share advice, discover new data and strategies and connect with one another. It is also an outlet for dreamers to learn the necessary...

byRyan O'Bleness

September 19, 2017

7 Necessary Steps to Take Before Opening a Franchise

The process of finding and opening a franchise can seem long and confusing. Likely because of this, many people rush through the process and risk ending up unhappy with their choice, running an unsuccessful business,...

byFranchiseHelp

September 8, 2017

My Startup Isn’t Growing, What Should I Do?

The recipe for small business growth is an imprecise one. Mix one advertising campaign and two new salespeople and let rise? Or is it one social media marketing campaign and three new customer service reps?...

byAshley Sweren

September 6, 2017

Why Millennials Should Join the Gig Economy Before Becoming Entrepreneurs

Last year, a study from McKinsey Global Institute reported that in the United States alone, nearly three in 10 American workers are employed in independent positions. Most independent work is generally of the freelance variety...

byDeborah Sweeney

August 31, 2017

Unlocking the Secrets of the $100 Startup with Chris Guillebeau

StartupNation had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Guillebeau, author of "The $100 Startup." In writing the book, Guillebeau identified 1,500 individuals who have built businesses earning $50,000 or more from a modest investment. The book...

byStartupNation

May 25, 2017

4 Ways Your Business Can Improve by Joining a Coworking Space

Coworking spaces are all the rage these days. Just go to any major city and you can find a coworking space in every neighborhood. From small spaces above coffee shops to massive international chains, there...

byAmanda Abella

May 18, 2017