How much do you know about one of the largest sources of capital for tech commercialization, the SBA’s SBIR/STTR program? SBIR is a great program for the right businesses. But don’t let misinformation stop you from applying, but also don’t fill out an applicationS unless you know you’re a good fit. These are costly mistakes. […]
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Connections will be your most valuable resource as an entrepreneur. Going to numerous events and meetings is usually an effective way to gather information, learn about opportunities, and find talent. But for some events, you’ll only have enough time to pop in and out. Here are some speedy networking tips that you can use to
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Securing and managing funding can be one of the most exciting—and nerve wracking—parts of being an entrepreneur. Often, the financial and legal implications may seem overwhelming. But fret not. You don’t need to be a lawyer or a CPA to negotiate a good funding deal. But you do have to be smart—and careful. Avoid these
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Securing funding is one of the largest initial challenges you’ll face as an entrepreneur of a pre-revenue business. But if you know what your potential funders are looking for, your odds of success are drastically increased. Recently, we asked Jimmy Roussel, Entrepreneur in Residence at the New Orleans Start-up Fund, for his perspective. The New Orleans
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Looking for funds for your start-up? Grants are a fairly reliable funding resource, even when the economy’s not that great. But before you get started, you need to know a little bit about where to find grants and how to win them. Use these resources to guide you. Where to Find Grants for Start-ups and
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