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89 Business Podcasts
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Getting Smart about Franchising
startupnation.com— — Venturing into the world of franchising could be the right move for an entrepreneur who likes the idea of an already-established business formula.
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The Art of the Pitch
guykawasaki.com— — This reading, based on Chapter 3 of The Art of the Start, explains how to pitch your organization in a shorter and clearer way.
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Entrepreneurs - Are They Born or Made?
eclips.cornell.edu— — “I think anybody could be an entrepreneur if they have the drive and I think they can develop a lot of these skills. I don’t necessarily think this is one that you’re hatched with.”
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Bootstrapping Builds A Better Business
eclips.cornell.edu— — “When entrepreneurs are successfully bootstrapping the business, they are making it run with very few resources, pulling through each day, week and month with very little cash to spare. “
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Avoiding the Perils of Partnership
eclips.cornell.edu— — “At first glance, launching a startup with a business partner seems pretty appealing – after all, it spreads the work and the risk over two people instead of one.”
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Ongoing Innovation: Tom Malloy on Sustaining the Relevance and Impact of Adobe's Advanced Technology Labs
knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu— — “Throughout its 25-year history, Adobe Systems has introduced a series of innovations that the company has turned into successful commercial products”
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Creative Ways to Finance Growth
businessweek.com— — “Corporate finance specialist and author John De Puy says successful companies carve out a niche and dominate it, put in the right managers, and find creative ways to finance growth”
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How to Spot and Avoid Legal Mistakes
businessweek.com— — “Which industry should I buy into? How can I determine whether an existing business is a good purchase? What should I look for when hiring and managing employees? Rubin Ferziger, a New York City business attorney, answers all these questions and more”
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What Helps and Hinders Entrepreneurs
businessweek.com— — “Babson College professor Elaine Allen, the research director of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, discusses the latest findings of this international study of nascent and startup business owners, and how governments help
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Bookkeeping Basics
businessweek.com— — “It’s not unusual for small companies to find themselves in financial disarray. Paul Stappas, president of Bookkeeping Administration Management in New Jersey, urges entrepreneurs to get their records in shape for 2008 and gives tips for doing that”
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Surviving the First Year
businessweek.com— — “Barry Thomsen, a serial entrepreneur, recently wrote When the Shit Hits the Fan: How to Keep Your Small Business Afloat For More Than a Year. He details some of the common pitfalls of a company’s inaugural year and provides tips on how to overcome them”
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Viral Marketing
businessweek.com— — Serial entrepreneur Anna Yen found herself facing a new world of marketing opportunities when she co-founded a new venture, PacketTrap Networks. She talks about how viral marketing and customer feedback have helped drive her success.
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Tazo Tea founder Steve Smith
startupstudio.com— — “Tazo Tea founder Steve Smith has created what many believe is the most innovative tea brand in the world”
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Interview with Jeremy Stoppelman of Yelp.com
venturevoice.com— — “In this interview, Venture Voice talks to Jeremy Stoppelman, CEO of Yelp.com. Stoppelman outlines the initial business model chosen by the site, then goes on to detail the progression and evolution of the venture as time passes”
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Interview with Serial Entrepreneur Kevin Ryan
venturevoice.com— — Venture Voice talks to Kevin Ryan, formerly CEO of Doubleclick, about his serial entrepreneur endeavours. He has a keen eye for start-ups and is in the middle of launching several more.
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Interview with David Hornik of August Capital
venturevoice.com— — “In this interview, David Hornik of August Capital talks about marketing in the entrepreneurial environment. He speaks in detail about viral marketing, ROI, and how marketing translates to sales”
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Interview with Fred Seibert of Frederator Studios and Next New Networks
venturevoice.com— — “In this interview, Fred Seibert talks about bringing an offline business model online. He also talks about the process of starting a company. Seibert is famous for re-branding Hanna-Barbera and Nickelodeon”
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Interview with Simon Daniel of USBcell
venturevoice.com— — “In this interview, Simon Daniel talks about the creation of his company USBcell. Emphasis is placed on the invention of the product, as well as patents and intellectual property”
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Planning an Exit Strategy
businessweek.com— — “Attorney and author John H. Brown, president of Business Enterprise Institute talks to Smart Answers’ Karen E. Klein about why demographics are conspiring against Baby Boomer business owners and how to begin the exit strategy process”
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The Ins and Outs of Franchising
businessweek.com— — “Dr. Robert Justis, director of the International Franchise Forum at Louisiana State University, provides information and answers aimed at helping both franchisors and franchisees succeed”