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Dec. 30, 2011

Catherine Goldberg asked a question

What were some key startup trends that defined 2011?

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Nov. 10, 2011

Ken Goldstein answered this question

How do I decide if my nonprofit should be a public charity or a private foundation?

Sounds like you probably want to be a public charity. From the program standpoint, it won't make much difference. But, if at some point you decide to seek outside grant funding, that status might make it easier for you. more

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Oct. 23, 2011

Val Jelinic and 6 other people answered this question

What skill set is hardest for a start up to recruit for?

Excellent answer Craig, couldnt agree with you more. Having been part of a number of start-ups, a lot of which didnt make it, this quality to take the "good with the bad" couldnt be more apt! Cheers, Val more

Oct. 7, 2011

Don Fitchett answered this question

Is the 'lean development' approach sensible for start-ups and really small businesses?

I agree with you Brian about a small business possibly not having the manpower to fully implement an ongoing Lean program. But it is very important for the said small business to at a minimum, have the "Lean Mentality".
For example I did when first ... more

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July 28, 2011

Tom Thornton and 1 other person commented on this post

The Silicon Valley Professional - Finding a Good Start-Up to Join

Michael,
Thanks for the very interesting and insightful post. For me it's all about the product. The product must be compelling (disruptive). It must address a real, significant and immediate need. No product no funding--no funding no business. more

July 18, 2011

E. James (Jim) Brennan and 2 other people answered this question

Should start ups eliminate job titles?

No, startups should not eliminate job titles but should use them imaginatively and constructively. Having CEO or Office Manager as a business card title can be useful for advertising, marketing and clear mission identification to the outside world, but it can be meaningless internally where ... more

June 28, 2011

Jan Jones and 1 other person commented on a brief

25 Small Business Experts, Blogs and Influencers to Track in 2010

Missing from this list is the Big Daddy of them all, Michael Gerber, author of the perennial best-seller "The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What To Do About It". Don't start a business without reading this book as INC Magazine advised. more

June 20, 2011

Christian Valiulis and 2 other people commented on a brief

Replicating the F500 Back Office: 10 Things Every Small Business Should Buy (F500 Handbook)

Good article. Here are more option for accounting and payroll from someone that lives in this space daily:
Payroll and HR - 1) Single Platform or System - Look for companies that can offer payroll and HR in a single platform rather than seperate systems that ... more

June 13, 2011

Rob Luciano answered this question

Do you consider Craigslist a viable market research tool?

I see the target respondent was personal trainers. This target is easy to search for and reach on Craigslist because personal trainers post advertising their services. This is a clever way to get a small sample of respondents, but very limited in terms of the ... more

June 11, 2011

sean patrick answered this question

What are the key differences between European and North American start-ups?

David,
From a company act perspective, there has to be transparency and accountability on how a company is run. Insolvency is a big issue and a company that tries to trade out of insolvency is deemed fraudulent in the UK and Ireland and Directors can be ... more

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