This infographic walks through some of the most common startup struggles that founders face on their way to being their own boss.
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Does wealth lead to innovation? Our list finds that median household income doesn’t determine startup success.
Why? “There is a reasonable hypothesis that areas that are fertile for startups are fertile at a point in time, such as Detroit in the 1890s,” says Ed Glaeser, Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics at Harvard. “Startups come, they succeed, and then it becomes progressively less friendly as the area becomes wealthier. A few dominant firms emerge and they eventually end up pushing out startups. Areas then have to find a way to reinvent themselves.”
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To see how the field of entrepreneurship has changed throughout history - as well as what the startup culture might look like for future generations of enterprising business owners - check out this infographic on “The Evolution of the Entrepreneur”
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Use this infographic to understand the risks, reasons and costs to starting a startup.
39 Unforgettable Moments in Tech Startup History
Mashable came out with their list of the most unbelievable milestones in tech startup history.
Here are a few of note:
1. Facebook acquires Instagram for $1 billion
2. Angry Birds becomes the #1 paid app of all time
3. Draw Something becomes a thing, Zynga buys it
4. Jack Dorsey sets up his “twttr”
5. Google acquires YouTube for $1.65 billion
Read more on these unforgettable moments at Mashable
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What makes a good logo? It is a combination of subtle cues that gives a solid first impression. It should be a quick read that conveys clearly what your name is along with colors and shapes that further indicate what your brand represents.
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Modern Vice Shoes: Made in the USA is a Perfect Fit
When the Adoni brothers told their family and friends that they wanted to open a domestic shoe and sneaker factory in New York City, “everyone thought we were absolutely crazy,” says Jordan Adoni, 29. But he and his brother, Jensen, 23, were undeterred. They had worked for their father’s shoe manufacturing and importing businesses and had a few ideas of their own about how things should be done. Two years into their venture, Modern Vice, the brothers are not looking quite so crazy. They operate the only full production footwear factory in New York City and make up to 1,000 pairs of shoes a day. Last year, the company posted revenues between $6 million and $7 million and this year is on track for $18 million.
Read more on how they grew their business from startup to success.
When the Adoni brothers told their family and friends that they wanted to open a domestic shoe and sneaker factory in New York City, “everyone thought we were absolutely crazy,” says Jordan Adoni, 29. But he and his brother, Jensen, 23, were undeterred. They had worked for their father’s shoe manufacturing and importing businesses and had a few ideas of their own about how things should be done. Two years into their venture, Modern Vice, the brothers are not looking quite so crazy. They operate the only full production footwear factory in New York City and make up to 1,000 pairs of shoes a day. Last year, the company posted revenues between $6 million and $7 million and this year is on track for $18 million.
Read more on how they grew their business from startup to success.
(via Modern Vice Shoes: Made in the USA is a Perfect Fit - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)
10 Skills You Need to Be the Next Great Entrepreneur
1. Seeing the big picture
2. Hunger to achieve
3. Courage
4. Functional competence
5. Prioritization and tradeoffs
6. A motivator of people
7. Decision-making
8. Adaptability
9. Initiative
10. Top down management style
(via 10 Skills You Need to Be the Next Great Entrepreneur | Inc.com)
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The number of angel Investors and the amount of dollars they’ve invested have significantly increased over the last ten years, allowing aspiring entrepreneurs more opportunities than ever to achieve success for their early stage companies.
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Running a successful and profitable company is an incredibly trying experience that takes dedication, hard work, and sacrifice. But, we believe the entrepreneur should be celebrated. After all, the entrepreneurs are the ones that get up every day and make the world a better place for everyone else.
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