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4 Business Lessons from the Success of Selfie Sticks
By Larry Alton | October 01, 2015

What entrepreneurial lessons can be gleaned from the unlikely success of the selfie stick? As it turns out, quite a few.

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Entrepreneurs Love These 13 Tools for Conducting Market Research
By Scott Gerber | September 30, 2015

Entrepreneurs from YEC were asked what tools they liked for conducting market research.

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Would You Make It on Shark Tank? The Importance of Scalable Business Models
By Steve Joung | September 23, 2015

If you're looking to grow your business, scalability should be your first priority. Lay the foundation to better your growth potential.

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Ask the Market Experts: Which Female Entrepreneur Inspires You & Why?
By Shayna Marks | September 22, 2015

We asked 12 market experts which female entrepreneur they are inspired by, and the answers may surprise you!

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Get It Together: 7 Quick Ways to Make Your Business More Organized
By Peter Daisyme | September 15, 2015

Here are seven ways to make your business more efficient while only using a minimum amount of resources.

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Internet of Things & You: Finding Investors to Fund Your IoT Startup
By Peter Daisyme | August 20, 2015

With the Internet of Things becoming such a favored space for investing, it's easy to find investors if you have the right business model.

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Are You the Next McDonald's? How to Turn a Family Business Into a Franchise
By Rick Coffey | August 13, 2015

Have you reached a plateau in your family business? Franchising enables you to achieve more prosperity than a single shop alone can provide.

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Growth Hacking for Good: The Parallel Between Startups and Charities
By Janice Chaka | August 03, 2015

Charities and startups are some of the worst business models, so they have a lot more in common than you think. Make them work together!

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Boom or Bust? The Impact of an Economy Driven by Startups
By business.com editorial staff | July 30, 2015

Two decades ago, we saw the dawn of a new business funding paradigm that would set the stage for an incredible Wall Street roller coaster ride for years to come.

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Opening the Flood Gates: The Steps to Expanding Your Revenue Sources
By Ann Smarty | July 22, 2015

Creating new revenue sources or expanding it from existing avenues can seem like a monumental task, but it doesn't have to be.

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Millennial Movers and Shakers: 9 Businesses Built by Gen Y for Gen Y
By Peter Daisyme | July 21, 2015

Here are 10 amazing companies built by Generation Y founders, tailored to meet the expectations of Generation Y individuals.

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The Cirque du Soleil Approach: What Is The "Blue Ocean" Business Strategy?
By business.com editorial staff | July 21, 2015

Cirque du Soleil is the perfect example of competing in the "blue ocean," where there are few competitors and abundant opportunities.

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Motivational Superhero Quotes to Give You Power
By Carolyn Smurthwaite | July 09, 2015

In honor of Comic-Con International, here are ten motivational quotes from superheroes to give you the power boost you need for your day.