Aug 31st, 2010 in
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There really is no choosing to become an entrepreneur; there are some who are simply born to bring new ideas, products and solutions to the marketplace and others who do not have an entrepreneurial bone in their body. But even those who have the skills and ambition to become an entrepreneur must be prepared to face the harsh realities of the business world and to gain the knowledge required to bring their brilliant...
Mar 26th, 2010 in
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Say I’m starting a new venture and looking for investors for my business because I think it’s the best thing since the bread slicer and I’m a nice chap so I want to share the prospect of big bucks around, where should I look, and how easy is equity funding to find?
Well, recent statistics show that there certainly is the demand for such funding. This is partially due to the lack of other alternatives – I...
Mar 8th, 2010 in
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“Free” is a double-edged sword of a word. While on the one hand it’s lovely to hear, trips off the tongue and warms the heart of even the coldest consumer, on the other it can destroy your business reputation, scupper your chances of funding for starting a business, and lay waste to your prospects…see what I mean by double-edged sword now?
This is a post about the wisdom of giving stuff away for free. Is it...
Feb 11th, 2010 in
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Some successful entrepreneurs are born to be great, some know that they are destined for big things from an early age, but what if you come from a place where the very name engenders achievement and success? Growing up in a town with prosperity right in its name may just be the extra push some folks need to forge a successful path in their lives and make a name for themselves. Here is a look at seven such places...
For those interested in finding out more about a sucessfull entrepreneur raising funding with Angels Den, then have a listen to Stphen Eyeson from GetProBasketball.com and our very own Lois Cook appearing on BBC Three Counties Radio.
You can listen...