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October 1, 2013
FELD THOUGHTS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Launching FG Angels To Make Investments on AngelList
'This morning my partners at Foundry Group and I announced that we are going to make 50 seed investments of $50,000 each on AngelList between now and the end of 2014. For now, we are using my AngelList account (bfeld) which I’ve renamed Brad Feld (FG Angel). Simply go to Brad Feld (FG Angels) and click the big blue “Back” button. MORE >>
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MASHABLE.COM | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
10 Predictions About the Future of Ecommerce
'Mashable. Mashable. Sign in. Follow @mashable. see more > Search. Social Media. Business. Entertainment. US & World. Lifestyle. Watercooler. Channels. Social Media. Business. Entertainment. US & World. Lifestyle. Watercooler. Company About Us Licensing & Reprints Archive. Contact Contact Us Submit News Submit a Bug. Business. Follow. MORE >>
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ABOVETHECROWD.COM | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Conversion: The Most Important Internet Metric of All (Revisited)
'Over 13 years ago, in March of 2000, I wrote a blog post titled “ The Most Powerful Internet Metric of All. The key thesis was this: if an Internet company could obsess about only one metric, it should be conversion. As such, it is time to pound the table again – conversion is by far the most powerful Internet metric of all. Optimizely. Sailthru. MORE >>
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AGILE VC | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
The Imperceptible, But Very Real Boom
'I believe we’re going to look back in 2-5 years and realize that we’ve been in a once a decade boom for internet & software startups. It doesn’t feel much like a boom actually. In the tech sphere, a good bit of air was let out of the tires when the hype around some consumer-facing internet companies proved transitory. MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Need to Cut Payroll? Here's a Painless Solution
'Many people want to work from home so badly that they are willing to take a pay cut to do so. Are you running a technology business? Or do you have tech people on staff? Tech people aren''t cheap, and there can be demand for certain skills can be high. How can you do this? Telecommuting. Money is a powerful motivator, but not the only one. MORE >>
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ROB GO | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Why Angelist Syndicates is Great For the Boston Startup Community
'I’ve been thinking a lot about what Angelist means for the entrepreneurial ecosystem, especially here in Boston where I live. continue to think that seed/angel investing is a pretty local endeavor, and even more so when one is hoping to lead rounds or be instrumental to catalyzing a financing or boosting the long-term prospects of a company. MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
21 Ways to Be a Better Leader Without Breaking a Sweat
'It''s not rocket science. Being a better leader starts with the little things. Here''s what you need to know. Let''s jump right in, shall we? Switch off your cell phone. Go on, you can do it. Just for one meeting. Look people in the eyes. Practice doing it consistently. Think. Don''t listen. Don''t read. Don''t talk. Don''t eat. Don''t drink. MORE >>
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CROWDSPRING BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Four Key Lessons For Entrepreneurs And Small Businesses From The World’s Best Brands
'Over the past few years, I’ve shared lessons that entrepreneurs and small businesses can learn from the world’s best brands. Interbrand, a corporate identity and brand consulting company, just released its 2013 Best Global Brands report. Apple has unseated Coca-Cola as the top global brand. Coca-Cola dominated the top spot for the past 13 years. MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Government Shutdown Could Devastate Economic Recovery
'The federal budget impasse may just lead to a much worse--even catastrophic--hit. The U.S. economy has weathered the Great Recession, four years of weak recovery, and stubbornly high unemployment. But now it faces a self-inflicted wound from a government shutdown. Weiss, an adjunct finance professor at the University of Hartford. percent to 1.5 MORE >>
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WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
McCrory adviser questions if Cooper can defend N.C.
'RALEIGH — Gov. Pat McCrory''s top legal adviser is questioning whether North Carolina''s attorney general is capable of defending the state from a federal lawsuit alleging new Republican-backed voting c MORE >>
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Obamacare's Big Debut FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
8 Time-Saving Online Banking Services for Startups EARLY GROWTH FINANCIAL SERVICES | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
How to Build a Company That Will Sell for Big Money FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Significant Percentage Of Global Email Traffic Is Spam: Cloudmark YOUNGUPSTARTS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
10 Questions for Daymond John FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Why Older People Fire Friends More Aggressively BEN CASNOCHA: THE BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Suster: You Can't Afford Weak Links FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
[US] Startup Atlanta Looks To Support Entrepreneurial Ecosystem With New Online Presence YOUNGUPSTARTS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Kevin Ryan: How to Hire Incredible People FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
[Event] Over 540 Young Entrepreneurs To Converge On Global Startup Youth YOUNGUPSTARTS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
5 Women Twitter Needs on Its Board FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Use PicMonkey to Create Your Facbook Cover Photo SOHO SOLUTIONIST | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Why Everyone Needs 'Reverse Mentors' FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Wells Fargo likely to face N.Y. lawsuit; Bank of America to avoid action WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
The Power of "I Don't Know" FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
State health-care marketplace sees heavy traffic WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
AT&T Begins to Roll Out 1-Gig Fiber Network in Austin SILICONHILLS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Train derails in Rockingham County WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Exit Math STARTUPCFO | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
NC man gets 7 years for selling fake airbags WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
[Infographic] Your Guide To iPad Tips And Tricks YOUNGUPSTARTS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Do You Have The Moxy To Be A Parallel Entrepreneur? STARTUP PROFESSIONALS MUSINGS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
New Study: Diversity Drives Serial Innovation FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
The 8 Things Angel Investors Want GROWTHINK BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Do Your Customers Love You More Today Than Yesterday? FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Customer Reviews the Hidden Local SEO Gem DUCT TAPE MARKETING | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Crowdfunding: Not Just for Solo Dreamers? FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Side Hustle & Flow Interview Series: Michael Bungay Stanier ESCAPE FROM CUBICLE NATION | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Tested: New Quickbooks Online Plus FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Hurry, hurry DEAL ARCHITECT | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
JOBS Act Secretly Cramps Friends-and-Family Funding FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Playmysong Partners with US Commercial Jukebox Supplier NSM Music ARCTICSTARTUP | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Why Location Matters Less Than You Think FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
New VC Fund Seeks To Finally Reshape Norwegian Seed Financing ARCTICSTARTUP | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Lament of the Furloughed Employee's Spouse FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
TicketBud Releases Major New Enhancements AUSTIN STARTUP | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
This Federal Contractor Can Survive the Shutdown. Here's Why FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
The case for investing in innovative online retail businesses THE EQUITY KICKER | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
How to Calm an Irate Customer FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Norway's Soundrop Picks Up €2.5 Million Round ARCTICSTARTUP | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Louisville Slugger Puts a New Spin on the Wooden Bat FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Macheen Launches Machine Mobile Connect AUSTIN STARTUP | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Kevin Ryan: Make Sure Your Market Is Big Enough FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
McCrory releases exempt position count WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Kevin Ryan: What You Need to Know to Start a Business FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Cover has opened up today after having been in private beta for. BRYCE DOT VC | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Kevin Ryan: 'It's Essential That You Do No Advertising' FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
"What the internet is doing now is connecting everyone and everything, every event and every thought," BRYCE DOT VC | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Kevin Ryan: Being a Successful Entrepreneur in Any Field FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Finnish startup StartUp HQ wins free pass to Business of Software Conference BUSINESS OF SOFTWARE BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Seller Financing: How To Make Sure It's Part Of The Deal FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Balsamiq raffling Business of Software ticket. Quick. BUSINESS OF SOFTWARE BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Report: Number of IPOs Increases Again This Quarter FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Strong Opinions on CRM MARK BIRCH | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
'Can't Boil the Entire Ocean': VC Talks Strategy With New $175M Fund FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
CRM Interfaces of Shame MARK BIRCH | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Most Pessimistic Estimates Are Way Too Optimistic MIKE MICHALOWICZ | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
80’S TUESDAY / PIG WEEK: Peppermint Pig by Cocteau Twins -. MARK BIRCH | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
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