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Small Biz: Next Gen—A Business with Body
Every entrepreneur knows that support is crucial to success. TD Bank champions small-business owners with face-to-face support (open late and on weekends), a full suite of services, and its Small Business Checking account—which is fee-free when... ➡
Solve a Problem, Get a Sale—and a Referral
How often have you bought a product based solely on an ad or a jingle? The truth is, prospects are rarely converted to customers based on bombardment strategies. The more effective strategy is to find potential customers who are already actively... ➡
Why ‘Minimum Viable Product’ Is Hot
When most people hear MVP, they think Most Valuable Player. But in the startup space, MVP means something very different: Minimum Viable Product. MVP strategy, made popular by Eric Ries, father of the Lean Startup, brings a product or product... ➡
Get an Operator to Back Your Startup
Angel investors put about $20 billion per year into businesses in the U.S., according to the University of New Hampshire’s Center for Venture Research. But when you’re starting a business, you want investors who have more than cash to contribute.... ➡
Wanna buy a cookie?
This time of year, Girl Scout cookies are everywhere. Yes, they’re more expensive this year, and yes, some of the packages are smaller. You should still buy a box. It’s not about the cookies. Girl Scout cookies have passionate fans, but I find... ➡
What I learned from Jody Sherman
Jody Today's CreateWorth is a tribute to Jody Sherman, the former CEO of Ecomom.com, a website that specializes in providing eco-friendly and organic products. He took his own life a few days ago. Jody helped me make sense of myself in this... ➡
Move Your Dream Forward. By Thinking Backward
We human beings tend to be linear, forward-thinking creatures. We put one foot in front of the other and push ahead, facing the world. But when you’re dealing with a big endeavor—like launching your own business or a big consulting... ➡
