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Most recent: StartupNation wants to hear from you! by Ryan O'Bleness on
September 2018
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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.
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Most recent: How much does it cost to build an app? by NickClarckson on
May 23
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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.
879 discussions
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Most recent: What are the best sources to sell a profitable business? by SimplyFresh on
May 22
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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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Most recent: A little piece of news about Zenkit ! by LouBerry on
May 24
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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.
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987 comments
Most recent: AI Powerbox 600Watt 120Volt Mini Power Station by AllenInd on
May 15
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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.
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Most recent: Graphic Designer Needed for Clothing Line Startup by JunaidBhai on
May 20
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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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Most recent: Is Driving for Uber or Lyft a good side hustle gig? by paulaustin on
May 14
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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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Most recent: I teach English Online to Chinese Kids-Excelleent source of income- by denise hilton on
May 2
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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.
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109 comments
Most recent: What are the Benefits of Outsourcing? What are the Disadvantages? by ideasunlimited1 on
May 17
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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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Most recent: Teaching tech topics people want to know. by wchristner on
May 24
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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.
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Most recent: How often do you use memes as a marketing tool? by Elena Gilbert on
May 16
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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.
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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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Most recent: I am struggling but not getting desired output. by Steve1235 on
May 11
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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.
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519 comments
Most recent: What articles and e-books would be interesting for you to read? by MNH on
May 16
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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.
238 discussions
756 comments
Most recent: Is Teamwork Important to YOUR Business? by anushaj on
May 7
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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.
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Most recent: 9 Style Tips To Make A Dope First Impression By Majid Alhusseini And Rajeev by MNH on
May 16
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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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Most recent: An Interesting Blog for Success Stories by Steve1235 on
May 19
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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.
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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.
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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?
186 discussions
384 comments
Most recent: Do you have any questions about making a pitch deck? Ask me here! by JDbouk on
May 2
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Doing Business On The Web
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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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223 comments
Most recent: How can I offer Global Shipping through my E-commerce platform by Steve1235 on
May 19
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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.
473 discussions
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Most recent: What is the role of SEO in online marketing? by Jesica on
May 17
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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.
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Most recent: Hi there! What do you all think of our new website, www.Joule.ai : ) by patrickm on
May 16
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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.
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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!
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Most recent: Vets get help starting their own businesses by TWL on
December 2018
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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.
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Most recent: 5 Books Every Millennial Business Owner Must Read for Success by ideasunlimited1 on
April 23
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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.
176 discussions
578 comments
Most recent: Anyone else made the transition from office to fully remote? by Stren656 on
April 30
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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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Most recent: Do I need to send a letter of decline? by Himanshu Gajwani on
April 11
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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.
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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.
14 discussions
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Most recent: Any free software for Inventory management? by denise hilton on
May 2
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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.
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Most recent: Cloud logistic platform, Looking for help. by Micheal on
March 1
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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.
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Most recent: What are the most important techniques to secure an E-commerce store by denise hilton on
May 2
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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.
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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?
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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.
689 discussions
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Most recent: How do you monitor your employees activity? by ideasunlimited1 on
May 16
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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.
286 discussions
1K comments
Most recent: 3 tips to become a successful entrepreneur - focus on the essence by Wellbilled on
May 21
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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.
269 discussions
801 comments
Most recent: Shares Distribution? How to? Valuation? by Em.reed on
May 16
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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.
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306 comments
Most recent: How we can provide better services to customers? by John G. Anai on
April 25
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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!
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Expand for more options.We all need a break sometimes. Gather around our virtual watercooler to talk about interests, hobbies or side projects with other members.
395 discussions
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Most recent: What are some hobbies you are not good at? by wchristner on
May 24