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Startup Accelerators are Entrepreneur Boot Camps

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David Cohen image via Kathleen Lavine, Denver Business Journal. Business incubators for sharing services were all the rage back in the days of the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit). The goal of most business incubators today is to strengthen the local economy, and commercialize new technologies.

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Remove that ‘exit strategy’ slide from your pitch deck

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A lot of pitch decks I review have a slide that really shouldn’t be there: the exit strategy slide. Moreover, some of the old pitch deck templates that are floating around on the internet have an exit strategy slide on them, so it makes sense that people are still making this mistake. Save 50% on an annual subscription here.

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How to Succeed in Engineering Consulting

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Take a class through the Small Business Administration or a business incubator at your local university. Every business owner needs to understand the legal and financial basics to set up a business correctly. Stay on top of your income and expenses because it’s the lifeblood of your engineering consulting business.

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Practical Metrics and Methods: ESHIP Goal 5 – Part 2

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Christina Theodoraki is Assistant professor in Entrepreneurship & Strategy at Toulouse Business School. Her thesis entitled “Towards an Ecosystem Approach to the Strategy and Performance of Incubators” received two Best Dissertation in Management and Entrepreneurship Awards.

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5 Intellectual Property Considerations Startups Oftentimes Overlook

StartupNation

However, there are a variety of options available when developing a company’s strategy for protecting its Intellectual Property (IP). Below are five often-overlooked considerations for startups when developing an intellectual property strategy: Patents are not the only IP asset that should be protected early. Key takeaways.

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10 Signs Your Company Needs a Business Accelerator Program

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Having the right people in the right seats can hone your operations and output, with the right processes and strategy. It’s your business – why not keep it? Steer clear of any accelerator and incubator programs that invest in their participant businesses but also take ownership.

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New Jersey announces $10M seed fund aimed at Black and Latinx founders

TechCrunch

Murphy’s strategy overall for the economy is to build a stronger and fairer New Jersey and a stronger and fairer economy,” Sullivan said, adding that the state is also focused on “reclaiming New Jersey’s heritage of leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship.”. I think two of the centerpieces of Gov.

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