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September 11, 2014
GOOGLE VENTURES | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
8 shortcuts for better, faster design research
'This article was originally published at Fast Company. ve been doing design and UX research for almost 24 years. In that time, I’ve learned a lot, and I hope I’ve gotten better at it over the years. One thing is certain: I’m more productive now than when I first started. m not any smarter (just ask my co-workers). m not working more hours. Webcam. MORE >>
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UP AND RUNNING | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
How to Get Funding from Billionaire Investor Mark Cuban and Other Stories
'Sometimes your business needs money fast. The question is, how do you get it when the traditional methods don’t work for you? Let’s be honest, when it comes to funding, it’s never as straightforward as business advisors, lenders, backers, and investors might have you think. You have to get your hands dirty. The next step in the process? MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Peter Thiel on Success, Uber, and When He'll Care About Bitcoin
'Venture capitalist Peter Thiel recently took to Reddit to answer anything. Here''s what he had to say MORE >>
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THE PRODUCT GUY | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Ziggeo, Delightfulness and October Vitality!
'Please submit your nominations for 2014’s great product management candidates @ [link] ! prizes and recognition for both winner and nominator). Thank you to everyone who made it to our latest roundtable meet-up of The Product Group at MTV Networks / Viacom, as well as to our other sponsors, SUMMIT , Balsamiq Studios and Sunshine Suites. MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
13 Years After 9/11, Businesses in New York's Downtown Stand Tall
'Companies are beginning to get a glimpse of the former glory of Manhattan''s Financial District after a long, arduous effort to revitalize the area''s business community MORE >>
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ANDREW PAYNE | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Presale Resistance Syndrome (PRS)
'I’ve written previously about presales (e.g. Kickstarter Kickstarter or Indigogo) as a tool for hardware startups The model enables risky & crazy ideas that would normally never see the light of day. Most will fail, but some will get through and be hugely disruptive. In spite of this, I still meet entrepreneurs that resist the idea. MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
The answer may surprise you.
'The three simple reasons a company can be worth millions and be making nothing MORE >>
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GOOGLE VENTURES | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Treat yourselves to some new whiteboard markers
'This article was originally published at Medium. Whiteboards are probably the most important piece of hardware a startup has. The whiteboard is where business plans are made, UI designs are sketched, and system architecture is plotted. It’s where a huge chunk of any company’s meaningful collaboration takes place. But don’t scrimp on the markers! MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
How to Write Emails Like a Powerful Person
'How do people project power in their writing? Tons of data say it''s all down to how you use this one little word MORE >>
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YOUNGUPSTARTS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
4 Emerging Concepts & Trends In Social Media Marketing
'by Robert Danard, CEO of Spriza. When Beyoncé released her self-titled album late last year, she didn’t go through any of the traditional promotional means, which she called boring. Instead, she simply posted a video featuring the new album cover and pictures of her with the caption “Surprise!” on Instagram. per download. The “attention economy”. MORE >>
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Banks and Alternative Lenders Tighten Their Belts (That's Bad News for Small Business) FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
The 2×4 ONLYONCE | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
10 Opening Phrases to Use In Your Next Email FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
I Went on Vacation and Increased Our Facebook Traffic by 300%. Here’s How… UP AND RUNNING | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Hampton Creek Wants to Bring Its Data to Your Dinner Table FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Why Keyword Themes +Modified Broad Match = Winning PPC Strategy CONVERSIONXL | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
5 "Stupid" Ideas That Became Million Dollar Businesses FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
The Seven Deadly Sins Of Digital User Experience YOUNGUPSTARTS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
How to Design the Best Website Possible (Infographic) FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
How Networking Can Increase Your Sales and Help Your SEO DUCT TAPE MARKETING | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
The Case Against Apple Pay FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Culture is everything: How I reclaimed an employee back from Apple THE NEXT WEB | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
7 Acts of Generosity That Help Leaders Grow Great Businesses FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
The importance of reading THE EQUITY KICKER | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Net Neutrality Is Fair Play for Small Business FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
17 year old Swede launches Instagram for Business ARCTICSTARTUP | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
How to Get People to Follow You Anywhere FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Coinbase launches in Europe, includes Finland, Sweden ARCTICSTARTUP | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
The Design Secrets That Turned IKEA into a Furniture Heavyweight FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Foodie.fm gets your groceries waiting for you at Helsinki Airport ARCTICSTARTUP | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
We've Got a Binder Full of Women Who Could Run the NFL FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Twitter Link Roundup #234 – Small Business, Startups, Innovation, Social Media, Design, Marketing and More CROWDSPRING BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Why Franchising Isn't As Easy as You Think FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Product vs Problem Manager: the Up-And-To-The-Right Experience BUSINESS OF SOFTWARE BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Why Success Is a Conscious Decision. Made by You. FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Intel® kicks of Fall IoT Roadshow in Austin Sept. 20 AUSTIN STARTUP | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
2 Essential Rules Most Salespeople Forget FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
12 Questions: Meet Tal More (USA) CROWDSPRING BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
When it Comes to Marketing Your Company, Show, Don't Tell FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
4 Steps to Get You Through a Small Business Audit EARLY GROWTH FINANCIAL SERVICES | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Taking Back the Brag: Five Tips for Self-Promotion FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Use “switching costs” to your marketing advantage. BERKONOMICS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
4 Reasons to Start a Business in Your 20s FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Families at Business of Software Conference USA BUSINESS OF SOFTWARE BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
3 Phrases Entrepreneurs Should Stop Saying FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Business Applications for Facebook On The Rise MIKE MICHALOWICZ | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
What Pop Tarts Can Teach You About Leadership FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Judges delays Cannon’s sentencing WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Return the Human Element to Their Marketing FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Puppies found in bag on Blue Ridge Parkway WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Health Insurance Gets Reasonable-As Long as You Don't Get Sick FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Radio ads seek to influence minority voters WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Think You Know Your Competitive Advantage? Maybe Not FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
How to be an angel investor, Part 3 VENTURE HACKS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
5 Ways to Make Your Startup Website a Daily Destination FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
"Superior sales and distribution can create monopoly, even without product differentiation. The." MARK BIRCH | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Every Wi-Fi Connection Is Now a T-Mobile Tower FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Greensboro man wins $150,000 lottery prize in Reidsville WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Back to School Boom: Education Profits Are Soaring FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Sales for Startups: Sales Messaging MARK BIRCH | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
This Sentence Will Change Your Life FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
An Ancient Fire Burns by Darkest Era - I was checking out some. MARK BIRCH | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Why Celebrating These 5 Milestones Make You Look Like an Amateur FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
7 Influential Bay Area Business Leaders FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Applications for Unemployment Benefits Jump FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
3 Surprise Benefits of Quitting FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Peppercomm's Steve Cody: Entrepreneurs Can Make the Crazy World SanerSteve Cody: Entrepreneurs Can Make a Crazy World Sane FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Most Coloradoans Buying Pot for the Fun of It FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
8 Steps to Stop Whining and Start Achieving FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Americans Don't Just Work Long Hours, They Work Weird Hours Too FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
California Passes Amended 'Job Killer' Sick Leave Bill FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Why Human Life Could Look Different By 2050 FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Welcome News for Business Travelers: More On-Time Flights FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Why People Are Upset Over Apple's U2 Promotion FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Don't Try to Manage Time. Just Appreciate It. FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
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