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4 Small Business Lessons from The Walking Dead
I can’t be the only one out there who is slightly groggy from staying up late to watch Walking Dead last night. First, an aside—yes the show does air at 9 pm EST and yes I did say “staying up late” to watch it, but I have a 3 year old boy, so I was…
Read This ArticleFinding the Right Co-Founder
Finding the right co-founder for a business is critical; going it alone in the business world is extremely difficult. TJ Muehleman and Jared Malan are the co-founders of We&Co, and shared their past and current experiences with co-founders. Being great friends with someone is not enough to make someone a great co-founder. There is…
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Hiring Lessons from the NFL Combine
The NFL Scouting Combine was held in Indianapolis two weeks ago. All eyes in the football world were on this year’s potential draftees as they ran through a series of tests and drills. But the system is completely flawed. The scouts are timing these players running 40 yard dashes, counting their reps at the bench…
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Finding the Pain Point
A cool idea might inspire you and get you started on a business, but to build something that succeeds and lasts you need to find the pain point in the market. We&Co started off as a different kind of app than it is today—it was consumer-based, to thank people at restaurants. Co-founders TJ Muehleman and…
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Essential Steps to Launch a Startup, Part 3
The first essential steps to launching a startup that we discussed were developing your big idea, creating a plan, and finding funds. These are critical to building the foundation for a strong business. Once you’ve completed those steps, it’s time to look at the next two: overcoming legal hurdles and launching the business. Making It…
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Essential Steps to Launch a Startup, Part 2
Launching a new start-up business is a real challenge even for experienced entrepreneurs. Last time we talked about how to develop your big business idea, the idea that will drive the business. There’s more to it than just a product or service. The next two essential steps to launching a startup are to create a…
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Essential Steps to Launch a Startup, Part 1
Launching a new startup business is difficult and nerve-wracking even for those who know exactly what they’re getting into. For those who have never gone into business for themselves, the entire start-up process can be overwhelming. There are so many hurdles to jump through, risks to take, and tasks to complete, that many aspiring entrepreneurs…
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#TuesdayTip: The Mission of Business
The mission of business is to help others. Do this, and success will take care of itself. Subscribe to the GoSmallBiz.com YouTube channel to access support videos and more business tips.
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7 Reasons Not to Take Your Small Business Public
When in need of cash to fund your business expansion, you might consider initiating contact with an investment bank to discuss your options for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). While many entrepreneurs decide to go public for the enticing financial incentives, I’d like to discuss a few reasons why many small businesses choose to hold…
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Is Business VoIP Different From Residential VoIP?
Voice over Internet Protocol (also known as VoIP) is used for both residential as well as business services. The underlying technology is the same regardless, just as it was with traditional telephone service. In both instances, there is a telephone number that can be used for incoming calls and the ability to place outgoing calls.…
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