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Making a Difference with Social Entrepreneurship

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February 10, 2012 at 7:00 am
Jumping into entrepreneurship at a young age is an exhilarating experience. You feel as though you can achieve anything you set your mind to. And for many determined young entrepreneurs, ... (more)

4 Keys to Reining in Social Media Overload

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February 9, 2012 at 7:00 am
Most businesses understand that they need at least some kind of social media presence nowadays. But what about those who are too deeply entrenched in Facebook status updates and ... (more)

Making Sense of the Application Landscape

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February 8, 2012 at 7:00 am
New year, new toys. Consumer electronics, that is. I’m just getting back and reflecting on CES (Consumer Electronics Show), the largest tech geek kickoff of the year. This ... (more)

Your Dream Will Die Without The Startup Essentials

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February 6, 2012 at 11:22 am
I’ve noticed a great tendency among startup founders to ignore the essentials of business accounting in the early stages of their startup. Just because you are not profitable ... (more)

Five Mistakes to Avoid in Global Marketing

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February 3, 2012 at 7:00 am
Taking the leap and marketing your business overseas could be the best decision you make this year. The economic outlook might be gloomy in the United States and Europe, but that’s ... (more)

10 Reasons You’re Not Reaching Your Goals; or, What I Learned from Writing a Really Crappy Novel

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February 1, 2012 at 7:00 am
I hit a big goal of mine – finally – just before 2011 ended. I finished writing the novel I began five or so years ago. When I say finished, however, what I mean is ... (more)

Seal the Deal: The 6 Laws of Successful Sales

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January 31, 2012 at 10:51 am
Each and every business focuses on its sales numbers.  Whether a company offers products or services, their ultimate success depends on how many people they can convince to invest ... (more)

Why You Need to Compartmentalize Your Life when Building a Business

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January 30, 2012 at 7:00 am
Starting a business can be one of the most challenging things that you can take on in your life. While the rewards of owning your own business cannot be matched in the corporate ... (more)

Amp up Your Revenue Now – with Video

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January 27, 2012 at 7:00 am
Think you need to be a big time player to deploy e-commerce video on your business’ website? Think again. Adding e-commerce video online is no longer the domain of top retailers. ... (more)

10 Do-or-Die Tactics for Facebook Success

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January 26, 2012 at 7:00 am
A couple years ago, having a Facebook page devoted to your business would have been enough. Simply existing on the site had the ability to set one business apart from the rest. ... (more)

6 Tips to Get People to Look Past Your Age and See an Expert

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January 25, 2012 at 7:00 am
You want to make the big deals and the big bucks. However, your hurdle is the fact that your looks and voice haven’t matured as much as your ambition has. You have the disadvantage ... (more)

Time Management – No, But Really This Time

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January 23, 2012 at 7:00 am
We all want to do more things in less time. It’s a common theme throughout all of corporate America, and it even extends into professions like healthcare, education, and civil ... (more)

Holding Strong: How Working with a Holding Company Benefits You

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January 20, 2012 at 7:00 am
Most start-ups know they can’t go it alone.  They hire consultants, bring in interns, and look into developing relationships with other companies who can increase their chances ... (more)

Entrepreneurship 101: Are you Ready?

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January 19, 2012 at 7:00 am
You’ve decided that you want to own your own business. You’ve got a great idea you’re sure will take off, and you’re pretty sure you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur. ... (more)

The Golden Rule About Your Great Ideas

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January 18, 2012 at 7:00 am
Every young entrepreneur has great ideas. They come all the time. In the shower, on the bus, while pouring milk into your cereal. When the idea arrives from somewhere in your soul, ... (more)

5 Important Trends to Watch in 2012

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January 17, 2012 at 7:00 am
A new year is upon us and now is the time for your small business to break through the rut and get back on top. There has never been a better time to formulate a new marketing ... (more)

Oops! Common Mistakes Young Entrepreneurs Make on Their Websites

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January 16, 2012 at 7:00 am
As a businessperson, it’s understood that website traffic is one of the biggest factors in your success.  Making sure that search engines find you and push customers to your ... (more)

Successful Startups Often Come With a High Price

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January 13, 2012 at 11:28 am
Most entrepreneurs expect to face the “normal” challenges of starting a business, which include finding the right opportunity, building and executing a winning plan, and financing ... (more)

Millennial Branding on How Gen-Y is Using Facebook

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January 12, 2012 at 10:33 am
Check out the infographic! Here at Young Entrepreneur, we have always said that “young” is more a state of mind than a number. We know that entrepreneurs in their 30s, 40s, ... (more)

Four Myths of Entrepreneurship Debunked

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January 11, 2012 at 7:00 am
You may think you understand the life of an entrepreneur, but your perceptions may not match reality. Many people dream of starting a company because they hate their job, have ... (more)

Finding Your USP – And Why You Need One

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January 10, 2012 at 7:00 am
The harsh truth is that there are very few unique businesses – those that are unlike any other in the market. In fact, it’s increasingly difficult to think of even one business ... (more)

Common Mistakes made by Online Business Owners

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January 9, 2012 at 7:00 am
Creating and running an online business takes work… a lot of work! However, we often see some common mistakes made by online business owners that prevent them from having ... (more)

Why You Don’t Need to Be (More) Organized

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January 6, 2012 at 7:00 am
“…the advantages of being neat and organized are typically outweighed by the costs.” – Eric Abrahamson and David H. Freedman, A Perfect Mess Now, before the ... (more)

Getting Ready for the Real World: Networking Between Campus and the Community

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January 5, 2012 at 7:00 am
College life can sometimes feel like a vacuum.  You go to class, you go to meetings, and you go out with your friends (with a nap here and there thrown in). College serves another ... (more)

Critical insights from Jon Wuebben, Author of Content is Currency

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January 4, 2012 at 7:00 am
If you’re confused about social media and site content, you’re not alone. It’s a subject you see everywhere these days, but it’s one that not many fully understand. Fortunately, ... (more)