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How to Attract Great Advisors to Your Venture

Looking for wisdom? So are your competitors and fellow entrepreneurs. Here are some thoughts about how your company can increase its odds of landing in-demand advisors.

ActSeed Entrepreneur and Startup Q&A HelpRecently, we received a question from an entrepreneur: “We are a technology startup and have got to a level of mild traction with a user base that’s engaged. Now that .

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Q&A: Pricing for a Startup

ActSeed Entrepreneur and Startup Q&A Help

Question:

How can a start-up business figure out what to price their service? I started an online/app advertising company for bars and restaurants. I need to figure out what to charge these businesses to be listed after their free trial is up at the end of the year.

Answer:

Pricing a new product is a common challenge of .

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Marketing That Works

Book Cover - Marketing That Works - by Howard Morgan, et alThis is one of our favorite marketing reference books for entrepreneurs and startups.

Make sure this book is in your own entrepreneurial library.

This book explains how the good steak can sizzle without leaving you with just an aroma. “Marketing that Works” was written by some of the best minds in .

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TEC – How One ActSeed Entrepreneur Group Member is Sparking the Economy

ActSeed Entrepreneur Group member - TEC Inc.Sometimes, an ActSeed Entrepreneur Group member not only has a promising business, but is also an ally in ActSeed’s mission to assist people in building exceptional companies of all types. The TEC Center is one such partner that has the potential to make a positive impact on our economy.

There are a lot of folks hurting for .

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Q&A: What does it take to get someone to invest in my company?

Q. What does it take to get someone to invest in my company?

A. This question is one of the most frequently asked from entrepreneurs. It’s not just about finding investors, but convincing them to invest in you. Of course, you need a compelling business idea. That’s step one. The next step is equally critical, though. You must convince the investor that YOU are able to transform that compelling idea into .

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