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« Previous EntriesThe 100 Fastest Growing Tech Companies
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007Business 2.0 has a list of the 100 fastest growing technology companies. Some interesting stats from the list:
Only 21 of the 50 states have a company on the list
Only 12 states have more than 1 company on the list
37% of the fastest growing companies are in California
The most surprising number is that New Jersey […]
Need Cash For a Startup? Let Google Fund You
Thursday, June 28th, 2007If you haven’t heard yet, Google has released a new funding program around their Google Gadgets idea. Two types of funding are available.
1. Grants of $5,000 to those who’ve built gadgets we’d like to see developed further. You’re eligible to apply for a grant if you’ve developed a gadget that’s in our Google […]
Tools of the Trade
Tuesday, June 26th, 2007You have an idea, you have done your research, and you think you have a winner. Now it is time to do the other part. You know, the part where you do some work and create your vision in reality. When starting a new online business, it always helps to use online tools to get […]
Nolo - Free Legal Resources
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007When I talk to successful entrepreneurs about the legal implications of launching a startup I often hear the same two sentiments: sign a prenuptial and sign a partnership agreement.
Given the horror stories you hear from entrepreneurs who have bypassed the “lawyer stuff” to save money, this seems to be good advice. However, […]
Open Coffee Club – A New Way to Network Outside the Valley
Thursday, May 24th, 2007
A necessary, but difficult, component of operating an internet startup is networking. Whether you are looking for funding, searching for employees, or seeking to engage other like-minded entrepreneurs – rubbing elbows and trading business cards is a must.
Today Read/Write Web posted about the concept of the Open Coffee Club. For the […]
Kauffman Says Entrepreneurship is Alive And Well Outside of the Valley
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007The latest Kauffman Index of entrepreneurial activity has some surprising hotspots. While it was filled with good news for the South and the East, the Midwest was called a declining area.
The rate of entrepreneurial activity decreased in the Midwest from 0.26 percent in 2005 to 0.22 in 2006. As a result, the Midwest had […]
Name Pros - A Resource for ‘Domainers’
Wednesday, May 9th, 2007Who among us has had a frustrating time securing a good URL? I’m guessing just about everyone. While it is one of the most critical components of an internet company’s marketability, the process of finding a good domain is like searching for the Holy Grail. Okay, maybe it’s not quite that bad, […]
Resources: Business Biographies for Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007Startupjournal has a great list of books that entrepreneurs should read. The list includes biographies about the founders of Blockbuster, Virgin, McDonalds, Ebay, and more. Starting a business outside of silicon valley means that you may not have a lot of people around you that understand why you are putting yourself through such a […]
Web 2.0 Innovation Map
Saturday, April 21st, 2007It’s great to see Web 2.0 companies outside SF getting attention, even from the big guys. This map, which is a google map mashup of Web 2.0 company locations, is worth checking out.
Techcrunch20 Conference
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007TechCrunch just announced that they will be organizing a conference, to be held Sept 17-18 in where else but…San Francisco. The concept: Choose 20 of the “hottest” startups, based on “merit”, and provide them with a BIG forum to demo their product/service/application.
Of the “chosen one’s”, it will be very interesting to see the spread […]
