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 Entrepreneurial Tips. Up until the last few years, startup investing was limited to the ultra-wealthy and hard-to-access investment funds. For one thing, regulators imposed restrictions that were designed to protect smaller investors from complex investments or worse scams.  Those protections are well-intentioned, but as investors became acutely aware that much of the gains in high-growth companies come before the IPO, they demanded a more equitable system. The most widely available solution to this is equity crowdfunding . It is a significant risk when you invest in startups. But why do many people and organizations continue investing in them? Find out why investing in startups is a smart financial move. #1. A killer opportunity Startups that spot an addressable market that can be exploited or disrupted, with lucrative results, have greater chances of securing investment. Recognizing such growth opportunities as an investor isn't always easy. Often the shrewdest angel...

 Investing Startups Simplified. It can be challenging to offer a precise definition of a startup: It can be a business creating a new product or service under conditions of extreme uncertainty, or a company aiming to solve a problem where the solution is not obvious and success is not guaranteed. Startup investing is potentially lucrative, but it's important to understand that it comes with big risks. The vast majority of startups fail-even if you do research, you could end up with a pocket full of nothing.  If you want to invest in a business through either debt or equity, there are many steps that you should follow to lower your risk and improve your odds of generating positive returns. #1. Source deals If you want to invest in small businesses, the first thing to do is find business investment opportunities-namely companies that are looking for financing. Keep in mind that not all companies seek investors. They may not be ready to give up ownership, or they may be fully e...

  Too often, staffing firms admit to not having a written marketing plan.   The reality is, without a sound marketing plan you don’t have a solid business direction that brings in the return on investment that you could have. A marketing plan includes everything from understanding your target audience and your niche in the market place, to tactics on how you are going to reach that market and differentiate yourself. It’s essential for each business to have a sound marketing plan in order to see the return on investment that you deserve. Let’s discuss  how to build a successful marketing plan for staffing firms . Conduct Market Research and Analysis Many staffing firms fail to use research in order to shape their plans by conducting marketing research and analysis. Through market research, your goal should be to identify your company and whom you are targeting. Any business owner is able to access a wealth of information online from various sources in order to conduct tho...

 Virtual Events Success 101 Tip. With the world moving toward remote interactions , several companies have moved their conferences and events online. Virtual meeting spaces have a lot of benefits, but only if the event is well-planned.  If you are planning a virtual event, an online event , a virtual conference or a webinar series, I have some advice you need to hear. Walk with me through this piece of article and learn:- #1. Understand your audience You need to have a solid gasp of your audience's general psyche. Are they more inclined to partake in virtual event planning? How tech-savvy are they? There are so many questions you need to be asking in order to build a strong  demographic profile. A few other questions include:- What subject areas in your industry are they most interested in?  How familiar or active are they with basic social media What types of offer do they respond best to? #2. Put participant value first Put participant value first and don't u...

  Powerful Marketing Strategies To Grow Your Business Faster. All small businesses want a low-budget marketing plan. The problem, however, is determining which of the successful small business marketing strategies offer the highest ROI. Here are 5 strategies to try: #1. Set a Goal and a Budget. E very business needs a direction. Every marketing campaign needs to start with a goal and a budget. This is perhaps the only free marketing strategy in the world. Without a goal and a budget, it becomes exceptionally difficult to determine whether or not your campaign was successful.  Here are a few tips for setting your marketing campaign goal and budget: Choose 1-5 KPIs to measure.   Set a realistic budget.   Focus on the process, not the goal. #2. Ask for Referrals Asking for referrals  is the easiest and least time-consuming of all marketing strategies. It's surprising how often businesses fail to use it as one of their marketing strategies. If you're offering a good...

 Bringing Inclusivity to Virtual Events. The year 2020 saw the rise of virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a rise of online event platform such as conferences, sessions, panel discussions and more held by many associations. Inclusivity has somewhat declined. The world was already struggling to infuse inclusivity in events. The rise in virtual events made it harder.  However, that must not stop us from striving for inclusive virtual events . To help you create a virtual event that are inclusive, we have put together 5 quality tips and best practices. Keep reading this article to find out what they are:- #1. Find the right speakers Your speakers are the faces of your event or webinar and should be as the audience you want to appeal to. Hosting an event that includes a diverse set of outlooks should include women, visible minorities, disable people and so on. Too often I see the same faces presenting at events and typically they say the same things. A div...

 Strategies To Help Small Businesses. Are you a startup owner with a limited budget? If so, there are many other entrepreneurs and business owners in the same position as you, who want to get more funds for their future goals.  Reducing your startup cost allows you to increase profits for your business. This article provides practical tips on how to keep costs low for a healthy startup growth prospect. Walk with me to your future! #1. Prioritize through planning You'll likely find it incredibly easy to make a massive list of startup costs. The trick is sticking with what's necessary to operate effectively while minimizing any additional costs. And to do that you need to develop your business plan. Create a list of all items your business needs to start and operate, including things like computer equipment, POS systems, office supplies, furniture and salaries. This will help you build out the financial section of your plan and forces you to estimate realistic startup cos...