The following is a guest post by Jemima Lopez. If you’re in college, chances are you’re broke. Poverty is something of a rite of passage that goes along with pursuing secondary education — at the same time, just because you’re trying to get another degree doesn’t mean you have to be penniless. But, unless you […]
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Paul Graham on why you shouldn’t come up with business ideas, and instead should figure out how to solve problems: The way to get startup ideas is not to try to think of startup ideas. It’s to look for problems, preferably problems you have yourself. The very best startup ideas tend to have three things
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The Next Big Zing is all about finding the latest and greatest products across 12 categories. Dhana Cohen, the founder, is an expert in the inventor world, a judge for INPEX, As Seen on TV, UIAUSA.org, writes a monthly column in Inventors Digest, and co-hosts an internet radio show. She not only shines a spotlight
If you’ve been struggling to find the cash to launch or expand your business, you’ll be elated to hear about Grow America’s nationwide competition, which begins Jan. 28, 2013. It’s open to any U.S. entrepreneur over age 18 who has an innovative product to sell (or at least an idea for an innovative product). Grow
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“Food deserts” are low-income neighborhoods lacking access to healthful, affordable food. Across the U.S. a growing number of people live in food deserts, but a new business out of Seattle is attempting to feel this need. Stockbox Grocers is a miniature market that is tucked inside a reclaimed shipping container and placed into the parking
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A reader wrote: Am I right to be so concerned about everyone stealing my business idea? No. Don’t worry about people stealing your ideas. If it’s original, you will have to ram it down their throats. Quote via Howard Aiken, an early computer pioneer. Photo by michaelgoodin.
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When do most of your new ideas happen? In the shower? Exercising? Washing the dishes? Somewhere else?
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A reader asked: Where can I get funding for my business idea? The truth is, ideas don’t get funded, businesses do. Budget your savings and sell, sell, sell! Once you’re up and running, then you can think about approaching lenders and other entrepreneurs about additional expansion capital. Photo by roswellsgirl.
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