Tag Archives: Start Up

Get crowdsourced funding via Kickstarter.com

Posted on 07/13/2011 by Kevin Cullis

Here’s a unique idea for those startup entrepreneurs that want to get funded, but not by the normal routes: crowdsourcing. Check out Kickstarter.com‘s web site for more info about getting crowds to fund your startup or your project from the … Continue reading →

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Funding? We don’t need no funding!

Posted on 07/13/2011 by Kevin Cullis

You typically hear startups and wannabe startups talk about getting funding for their business adventure, but here are a list of companies that did not look for funding. They did it the old fashion way, they earned it.

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Founder-led companies versus “Professional CEOs”

Posted on 04/29/2011 by Kevin Cullis

When startup entrepreneurs go for “funding” of their business, product, or service, there’s a general idea that founder-led companies might not be “up to the task” as “professional CEOs.” Well, the data is in and the answer is: Founder-led CEOs … Continue reading →

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Low job prospects presses individuals into entrepreneurship

Posted on 04/20/2011 by Kevin Cullis

Is this the new economy reality? Read this article post from Impact Labs entitled Jobs of the Future Will Not Support Basic Standard of Living in U.S., it’ll make you think. As the economy limps along and long term prospects … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurs are money thrifty, not spendthrift nor miserly

Posted on 04/04/2011 by Kevin Cullis

When it comes to startup entrepreneurs, most work at keeping their costs down in order to make their finances last. But most entrepreneurs have a different mindset than those that work at jobs, or even some business owners that still … Continue reading →

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Have 15 minutes? Read this quick advertising guide

Posted on 04/01/2011 by Kevin Cullis

Startup entrepreneurs don’t have time or money to waste. OnStartup.com has a quick blog post The 5 Minute Guide To Cheap Startup Advertising (sorry it takes longer than five minutes) that gives a quick understanding about advertising. Take a quick read, … Continue reading →

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