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Welcome to StartupNation Community Business Forums
StartupNation’s community forums encourage active group discussions with like-minded entrepreneurs sharing tips and valuable advice. Interact with users on topics relating to entrepreneurship, startups, small business and more. Carry the entrepreneurial spirit in StartupNation’s thriving community below!
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Stay up-to-date as StartupNation posts breaking news, interesting articles, contests, specially-released content pieces and more in this forum.
50 discussions
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Most recent: Got a Great Idea? Pitch It and Win! by Michele Jacques
August 4
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StartupNation brings you great content from in-the-trenches entrepreneurs and professionals. Find our latest articles in this topic.
120 discussions
1.3K comments
Most recent: Listen and Learn: 15 Best Podcasts for Startup Founders by Michele Jacques
August 10
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Here you will find the answers to general FAQs and basic setup maintenance regarding the community.
22 discussions
71 comments
Most recent: Suggestions for payment providers/platforms of our business by nainer
August 10
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Startup Business Basics
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Expand for more options.Provide insights, draw from experiences, engage with users and ask questions on the fundamentals and many stages of business planning.
1.8K discussions
5.8K comments
Most recent: How to choose an ideal locution for your business? by KiKiii
August 11
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Expand for more options.Help those who are going through the stages of selecting a business. Discuss business basics such as name, type, industry, etc., here.
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Expand for more options.The Grab Bag forum allows for miscellaneous posts about small business or entrepreneurship that may not fall into one particular category.
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Expand for more options.We are a network of entrepreneurs. Share ideas, ventures you've started, products you've developed or services you provide here.
284 discussions
1.1K comments
Most recent: Still seeking out early-stage startups! by ryan_masslight
July 16
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Gig Economy
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Expand for more options.Freelancers face a different set of challenges. Use this space to connect with fellow freelancers for support, collaboration and advice.
81 discussions
456 comments
Most recent: I am new here, But I want to share My ideas! by CloudCFO
August 2
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Expand for more options.The "Sharing Economy" is about sharing human, physical and intellectual resources. Be sure to get the conversation going about this trend.
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43 comments
Most recent: Which Social Media Plateform should I use for website by dandy2902
October 2021
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Expand for more options.Side hustles are a great way to bring in more money while following a passion. What side hustles have you started or want to launch?
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Expand for more options.Do you outsource tasks to another company, or obtain goods from an outside source? Ask questions and provide insights on the topic here.
45 discussions
184 comments
Most recent: How a successful business owner can complete their tasks timely? by ankushtandon
August 9
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Marketing, Sales and Public Relations
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Expand for more options.Marketing is essential for startups to get off of the ground. Ask your questions or provide your expertise on topics related to marketing here.
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Expand for more options.Billions of people use social media. Social has become an intriguing platform to market a business. Share your thoughts on the trend here.
100 discussions
907 comments
Most recent: 5 Social Media Marketing Tips by thedentalseoexperts
August 9
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Expand for more options.Never underestimate the power of a good public relations strategy for your startup or small business. Pose your questions and find out PR best practices here.
231 discussions
933 comments
Most recent: how to create good public relations for a startup. by Brackwom
June 21
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Expand for more options.There is no profiting without making sales. Learn everything you need to know about sales in the small business and startup sectors within these threads.
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Personal Growth
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Expand for more options.Use this space to inspire. Share motivational posts, Give advice on how to achieve personal growth and support each other's endeavors.
175 discussions
660 comments
Most recent: 5 Actionable Goals for Your Startup to Set and Achieve by IrtazaSheikh
August 3
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Expand for more options.Entrepreneurs and leading authorities can share wisdom, advice, best practices and more here. New entrepreneurs can find help here.
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Expand for more options.Post ideas for personal well-being here. This may include work/life balance, workshops, positive thinking, finding happiness and more.
24 discussions
79 comments
Most recent: Gain More Confidence And Run Your Business More Effectively By Getting In Shape by DeanG
August 11
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Expand for more options.Post personal success stories, trials and triumphs, helpful classes and strategies to be successful both personally and professionally in this topic.
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Finance & Funding
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Expand for more options.Securing funding for startups is a big challenge. Peruse this forum for advice on how to do so, as well as alternative funding options.
752 discussions
2.3K comments
Most recent: Who would like to hear my ideas about a company that has massive untapped potential ? by Influence-Us
August 5
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Expand for more options.You may have secured a round of seed funding, but what happens next? Learn strategies to secure your next round of funding and grow your business.
138 discussions
446 comments
Most recent: How do you get investors invested in your company? by johncary
June 30
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Expand for more options.You're in a short elevator ride with a big-time investor. You have 30 seconds. How do you sell your business?
192 discussions
394 comments
Most recent: Jayden's Business Idea Elevator Pitch. by Jayden
June 2021
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Doing Business On The Web
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Expand for more options.
7 discussions
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Most recent: Is Your Small Business Prepared for a Cyberattack? by alenwalker
August 5
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Expand for more options.Businesses must be on the web today. Check here for all of the best practices and strategies on how to build and maintain a website.
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Expand for more options.E-commerce continues to boom. It has altered the way we buy and sell online. Use this forum to engage in topics related to e-commerce.
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Expand for more options.Search engines are the foundation of the internet. Find advice on SEO tactics & trends, as well as online advertising strategies, here.
493 discussions
4.7K comments
Most recent: How to get my website to top within 1 Month by yoglica
August 9
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Expand for more options.Our community wants to help. Ask for feedback on websites here. Community, please provide constructive criticism/ideas for improvement.
1.2K discussions
4.5K comments
Most recent: New Website for Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney by ackrolix
July 30
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Like-Minded People
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Expand for more options.Female leaders, girl bosses and businesswomen, unite! Female entrepreneurs can support, collaborate and network with each other here.
16 discussions
55 comments
Most recent: This Online Platform is dedicated to Female Entrepreneurs by kanikabugraptors
August 2021
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Expand for more options.This forum is for current or former military members in business. and those who support them. Thank you for your service!
23 discussions
91 comments
Most recent: Good Online Directory For Veterans by BruceJones
September 2019
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Expand for more options.Millennials/Generation Y employees continue to bring a new perspective to business. Engage with other millennials and discuss ideas in this forum.
16 discussions
26 comments
Most recent: 5 Books Every Millennial Business Owner Must Read for Success by Chadinh
September 2021
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Expand for more options.Do you run your business from home or remotely? Connect with fellow homepreneurs here and bounce ideas off of each other.
192 discussions
620 comments
Most recent: What is the process of applying for a mortgage loan? by Riley74
August 10
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Expand for more options.If you're an office worker/employee who dreams of starting a business, or a former cubicle worker who started a venture, tell us about it.
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Expand for more options.Ask questions and provide advice on how to reduce your company's carbon footprint and how to better take care of the environment.
41 discussions
209 comments
Most recent: Green vs clean technology - How to prevent "greenwashing" fundamentally by value
July 4
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Expand for more options.It's not too late. If you're a businessperson or aspiring entrepreneur from the baby boomer, or older generations, this space is for you.
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Business Operations
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Expand for more options.Does your business offer merchant services such as credit card processing? This is your place to connect with others in the field and provide your expertise in the industry.
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Expand for more options.Keeping track of inventory and having an organized strategy for your warehouse is vital to a company's success. Let us know the best ways to do so.
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Expand for more options.Tracking logistics is essential. Ask your logistics questions here, or inform us on how to create a logistics strategy for supply chain management.
11 discussions
19 comments
Most recent: The Importance of Supply Chain Management in Healthcare Industry by PakAir
July 21
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Expand for more options.Security and safety for a company and its employees is a top priority. Discuss cyber security, surveillance, alarm systems, etc., here.
15 discussions
49 comments
Most recent: What are the most important techniques to secure an E-commerce store by Jessie Hookie
July 2020
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Inventing and Intellectual Property
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Expand for more options.Use this topic to discuss intellectual property and how to protect your ideas. This may include patents, copyrights, trademarks, etc.
285 discussions
1.1K comments
Most recent: How to check that a company name is original by Lebina
September 2021
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Expand for more options.So, you have an idea or have created something. How do you develop it, test it and improve it before launch?
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Expand for more options.Now that your product has been developed and tested, how do you get it into market, and how do you make a profit from it?
98 discussions
392 comments
Most recent: how can i delete my created thread by Ryan O'Bleness
March 18
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Managing Your Business
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Expand for more options.The purpose of a community is to connect. Use this forum to build relationships and find potential partners, mentors or employees.
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Expand for more options.How do you better your productivity and enhance efficiency? Let us know, or reach out to others for help with this.
295 discussions
1.1K comments
Most recent: Any recommendations for fulfillment warehousing for startups please? by NormaG
August 8
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Expand for more options.Managing finances and maintaining a steady cashflow is of the utmost importance. Drop some accounting knowledge and ask questions here.
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Expand for more options.If your business sells products or services, customer satisfaction should be top priority. Provide your customer service tips here.
100 discussions
340 comments
Most recent: Would you let an AI Chatbot handle your customer enquiries? by Stodaw
May 9
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Lobby
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Expand for more options.If you're new here, introduce yourself, your idea, your business, etc. We don't bite!