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376 Entrepreneurship Resources
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Tazo Tea founder Steve Smith
startupstudio.com— — “Tazo Tea founder Steve Smith has created what many believe is the most innovative tea brand in the world”
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Interview with Jeremy Stoppelman of Yelp.com
venturevoice.com— — “In this interview, Venture Voice talks to Jeremy Stoppelman, CEO of Yelp.com. Stoppelman outlines the initial business model chosen by the site, then goes on to detail the progression and evolution of the venture as time passes”
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Interview with Serial Entrepreneur Kevin Ryan
venturevoice.com— — Venture Voice talks to Kevin Ryan, formerly CEO of Doubleclick, about his serial entrepreneur endeavours. He has a keen eye for start-ups and is in the middle of launching several more.
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Interview with David Hornik of August Capital
venturevoice.com— — “In this interview, David Hornik of August Capital talks about marketing in the entrepreneurial environment. He speaks in detail about viral marketing, ROI, and how marketing translates to sales”
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Interview with Fred Seibert of Frederator Studios and Next New Networks
venturevoice.com— — “In this interview, Fred Seibert talks about bringing an offline business model online. He also talks about the process of starting a company. Seibert is famous for re-branding Hanna-Barbera and Nickelodeon”
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Interview with Simon Daniel of USBcell
venturevoice.com— — “In this interview, Simon Daniel talks about the creation of his company USBcell. Emphasis is placed on the invention of the product, as well as patents and intellectual property”
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Business Models on the Web
digitalenterprise.org— — “Business models are perhaps the most discussed and least understood aspect of the web”
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Exit Strategies for Your Business
entrepreneur.com— — “If you’re thinking ahead to the day when you’ll no longer run your business, think about these five exit strategies now so you’ll be prepared for your future”
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How to Create a Marketing Plan
entrepreneur.com— — “What is a marketing plan and why is it so essential to the success of your business? Find out here, in the first section of our comprehensive guide to creating a marketing plan”
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The Ingredients of a Marketing Plan
entrepreneur.com— — “Every how-to book on the market has a different take on the essential elements of a marketing plan. Those geared toward the big corporate crowd communicate in a language few human beings understand; small companies can get by with a half-dozen sheets”
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The Art of Execution
entrepreneur.com— — “Most entrepreneurs think that raising money is the hard part. They’re wrong. It’s the fun and exciting part. The real work begins after you raise money because then you have to execute.”
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Leveraging Low-cost Locations
gsb.stanford.edu— — As globalization continues to develop into the predominant method of conducting business, entrepreneurs are becoming more empowered to leverage low cost locations in the development of their business.
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Getting Your First Customers
gsb.stanford.edu— — “You have developed the next great technology. You have a solution that will add immense value to other organizations. Your idea will change the world. But without market validation, few potential customers will give you a fair evaluation.”
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Protecting Intellectual Property
eventuring.kauffman.org— — “Every business has some form of intellectual property. Have you identified your intellectual property? This article will help you identify and protect these valuable assets.”
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Really Bad Powerpoint
sethgodin.typepad.com— — “It doesn’t matter whether you’re trying to champion at a church or a school or a Fortune 100 company, you’re probably going to use PowerPoint.”
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Planning an Exit Strategy
businessweek.com— — “Attorney and author John H. Brown, president of Business Enterprise Institute talks to Smart Answers’ Karen E. Klein about why demographics are conspiring against Baby Boomer business owners and how to begin the exit strategy process”
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The Ins and Outs of Franchising
businessweek.com— — “Dr. Robert Justis, director of the International Franchise Forum at Louisiana State University, provides information and answers aimed at helping both franchisors and franchisees succeed”
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How to Conduct a Job Interview
businessweek.com— — “Recruiting and retaining top personnel is of the utmost importance, but many entrepreneurs neglect their interviewing skills.”
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Using Renewable Energy at Your Business
businessweek.com— — “Alex Perera, director of the Green Power Market Development Group, talks to BW Smart Answers Columnist Karen E. Klein about practical ways that small business owners can take advantage of on-site wind- and solar-power generation”
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Growth Strategies from the Trenches
businessweek.com— — “George S. Lim, owner of Solar Technologies, a business-to-business supplier of flatscreen LCD panels that has grown to 18 employees since 1997, shares tips and advice for startup entrepreneurs who want to grow their companies”