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WE'VE MOVED!
We are proud to announce our NEW community destination. Engage with resident experts and fellow entrepreneurs, and learn everything you need to start your business. Check out the new home of StartupNation Community at startupnation.mn.co
We are proud to announce our NEW community destination. Engage with resident experts and fellow entrepreneurs, and learn everything you need to start your business. Check out the new home of StartupNation Community at startupnation.mn.co
StartupNation Community
Check out our new home at startupnation.mn.co!
Category List
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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.54 discussions 3 comments Most recent: StartupNation Community: WE'VE MOVED by Andrew Lowenbaum June 2023
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StartupNation brings you great content from in-the-trenches entrepreneurs and professionals. Find our latest articles in this topic.138 discussions 1.4K comments Most recent: Should You Outsource? Here's When To Call in the Experts by learnersguide October 2023
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Here you will find the answers to general FAQs and basic setup maintenance regarding the community.254 discussions 79 comments Most recent: Tempe's Customized Event Menus by azinspirationscatering March 27
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Startup Business Basics
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Provide insights, draw from experiences, engage with users and ask questions on the fundamentals and many stages of business planning.1.8K discussions 5.9K comments Most recent: Seeking Feedback for a Non-Tech-Friendly Business Intelligence Tool by aaronshayeyay March 25
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Help those who are going through the stages of selecting a business. Discuss business basics such as name, type, industry, etc., here.985 discussions 4.3K comments Most recent: How to hire a DevOps engineer? by madelynariana February 26
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The Grab Bag forum allows for miscellaneous posts about small business or entrepreneurship that may not fall into one particular category.258 discussions 835 comments Most recent: How best can I do a market feasibility study? by petermorgan February 27
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We are a network of entrepreneurs. Share ideas, ventures you've started, products you've developed or services you provide here.294 discussions 1.1K comments Most recent: How a single mother commendable $5000 a month? Read How! by elfieilof November 2023
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Gig Economy
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Freelancers face a different set of challenges. Use this space to connect with fellow freelancers for support, collaboration and advice.85 discussions 474 comments Most recent: Best Digital Marketing Agency in Delhi by jevoxit January 4
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The "Sharing Economy" is about sharing human, physical and intellectual resources. Be sure to get the conversation going about this trend.13 discussions 45 comments Most recent: Is the "VC method" for startup valuation fitting with the new paradigms of the sustainable economy? by ishtiaqahmed9834 August 2023
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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?27 discussions 137 comments Most recent: Tube Mastery and Monetization by Matt Par..Read more.. https://href.li/?https://t.co/Twkbjn3vs3 by iigrowrich September 2023
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Do you outsource tasks to another company, or obtain goods from an outside source? Ask questions and provide insights on the topic here.49 discussions 198 comments Most recent: What are the common challenges businesses (SMBs) face in their technology outsourcing decisions? by sachemit March 28
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Marketing, Sales and Public Relations
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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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Billions of people use social media. Social has become an intriguing platform to market a business. Share your thoughts on the trend here.111 discussions 951 comments Most recent: The ROI of digital marketing by azizullah9929@gmail.com January 15
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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.
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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.427 discussions 2.1K comments Most recent: Top 14 Inside Sales Skills Every Sales Rep Must Master by iigrowrich September 2023
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Personal Growth
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Use this space to inspire. Share motivational posts, Give advice on how to achieve personal growth and support each other's endeavors.177 discussions 662 comments Most recent: How can small businesses help each other out? by LienS March 21
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Entrepreneurs and leading authorities can share wisdom, advice, best practices and more here. New entrepreneurs can find help here.248 discussions 792 comments Most recent: Embrace the Future: Why Digital Transformation is Here to Stay by sachemit March 28
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Post ideas for personal well-being here. This may include work/life balance, workshops, positive thinking, finding happiness and more.26 discussions 83 comments Most recent: What are the health benefits of salt blocks? by pinksaltblocks March 12
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Finance & Funding
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Securing funding for startups is a big challenge. Peruse this forum for advice on how to do so, as well as alternative funding options.
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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.140 discussions 448 comments Most recent: Crypto Currency / BlockChain Startups by thenexttech November 2023
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You're in a short elevator ride with a big-time investor. You have 30 seconds. How do you sell your business?193 discussions 395 comments Most recent: Seeking short term investor for our comic book venture. by cofffee124 January 25
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Doing Business On The Web
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26 discussions 17 comments Most recent: How Mobile App Development Transform The Education Sector by appsolutions January 30
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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.716 discussions 3.7K comments Most recent: Top Information System: Need a Website? by dacescapade March 20
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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.69 discussions 359 comments Most recent: What is the importance of eCommerce ?? by YamSmth December 2023
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Search engines are the foundation of the internet. Find advice on SEO tactics & trends, as well as online advertising strategies, here.506 discussions 4.7K comments Most recent: which is best PPC & SEO to get traffic? by stevediaz September 2023
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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: Wix Website Development Service Online by rahulagarwal June 2023
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Like-Minded People
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Female leaders, girl bosses and businesswomen, unite! Female entrepreneurs can support, collaborate and network with each other here.19 discussions 60 comments Most recent: Scale your startup from 0 to 1 by geetanshpopli September 2023
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This forum is for current or former military members in business. and those who support them. Thank you for your service!
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Millennials/Generation Y employees continue to bring a new perspective to business. Engage with other millennials and discuss ideas in this forum.16 discussions 28 comments Most recent: [Quick Poll] From the 3 skills below, which do you struggle with most as an entrepreneur? by lambdawinner829 May 2023
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Do you run your business from home or remotely? Connect with fellow homepreneurs here and bounce ideas off of each other.197 discussions 620 comments Most recent: Get Ready to Groove: Conquer the Rhythm in Friday Night Funkin'! by dryfirewood November 2023
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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.29 discussions 119 comments Most recent: Get Delta Airlines Information by johncarter92123 October 2023
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Ask questions and provide advice on how to reduce your company's carbon footprint and how to better take care of the environment.
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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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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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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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Tracking logistics is essential. Ask your logistics questions here, or inform us on how to create a logistics strategy for supply chain management.15 discussions 21 comments Most recent: Digital Transformation and the Future of Logistics Management by sachemit March 28
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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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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: What does a branding agency do? and How do I hire branding company? by Riley74 October 2022
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So, you have an idea or have created something. How do you develop it, test it and improve it before launch?134 discussions 339 comments Most recent: Top Companies For Full Stack Web Development Services by madelynariana January 16
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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?99 discussions 392 comments Most recent: Navigating the minefield of Chinese trademark and copyright. by ChickenBot August 2023
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Managing Your Business
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The purpose of a community is to connect. Use this forum to build relationships and find potential partners, mentors or employees.740 discussions 1.6K comments Most recent: Hi Please help with medical outsourcing options by ChadGrabo May 2023
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How do you better your productivity and enhance efficiency? Let us know, or reach out to others for help with this.308 discussions 1.1K comments Most recent: How does small and medium size businesses strategize to focus on their core competency? by sachemit March 28
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Managing finances and maintaining a steady cashflow is of the utmost importance. Drop some accounting knowledge and ask questions here.362 discussions 878 comments Most recent: Can I use a letter from my clients or customers as proof of income if I am self-employed and do not by greta4740 March 21
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If your business sells products or services, customer satisfaction should be top priority. Provide your customer service tips here.103 discussions 344 comments Most recent: The Digital Revolution of Customer Experience: How Businesses Are Winning Hearts (and Wallets) by sachemit March 28
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Lobby
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If you're new here, introduce yourself, your idea, your business, etc. We don't bite!