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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 3 comments 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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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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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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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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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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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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The "Sharing Economy" is about sharing human, physical and intellectual resources. Be sure to get the conversation going about this trend.
13 discussions 43 comments Most recent: Which Social Media Plateform should I use for website by dandy2902 October 2021
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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?
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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.
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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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.
100 discussions 907 comments Most recent: 5 Social Media Marketing Tips by thedentalseoexperts August 9
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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.
231 discussions 933 comments Most recent: how to create good public relations for a startup. by Brackwom June 21
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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.
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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.
175 discussions 660 comments Most recent: 5 Actionable Goals for Your Startup to Set and Achieve by IrtazaSheikh August 3
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Entrepreneurs and leading authorities can share wisdom, advice, best practices and more here. New entrepreneurs can find help here.
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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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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.
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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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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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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7 discussions 6 comments Most recent: Is Your Small Business Prepared for a Cyberattack? by alenwalker August 5
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
11 discussions 19 comments Most recent: The Importance of Supply Chain Management in Healthcare Industry by PakAir July 21
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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: How to check that a company name is original by Lebina September 2021
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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?
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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?
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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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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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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Managing finances and maintaining a steady cashflow is of the utmost importance. Drop some accounting knowledge and ask questions here.
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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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If you're new here, introduce yourself, your idea, your business, etc. We don't bite!