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Techstars Is On the Hunt for Brilliant Startups With 1 Key Trait. Do You Have It?

The Boulder, Colo.-based tech accelerator looks for all-star teams when deciding who to accept into its 40 international business programs.

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Candice Helfand-RogersTechstars Is On the Hunt for Brilliant Startups With 1 Key Trait. Do You Have It?04.12.2018
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Female Entrepreneurs: Have a Product People Love? Y Combinator Wants You

The Silicon Valley business accelerator wants more women on board. Here’s how to get into the program that gave fuel to Dropbox and Airbnb.

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Candice Helfand-RogersFemale Entrepreneurs: Have a Product People Love? Y Combinator Wants You04.05.2018
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Not Thinking About the 2019 Tax Season Yet? Here’s Why You Should Start

New deductions for LLCs, S Corps and C Corps are on the horizon, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, writes Deborah Sweeney of MyCorporation.com.

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Deborah SweeneyNot Thinking About the 2019 Tax Season Yet? Here’s Why You Should Start04.04.2018
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Relax, a Business Plan Isn’t That Hard. Here’s How to Write One in 7 Steps

It’s the cornerstone of your business — and you’ll likely need one when you seek financing.

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Deborah SweeneyRelax, a Business Plan Isn’t That Hard. Here’s How to Write One in 7 Steps04.02.2018
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2 Secrets to Crowdfunding That Nobody Tells You

Concetta Rand of crowdfunding site IFundWomen encourages female founders to rethink how they approach crowdfunding campaigns. Here are her two best tips.

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Candice Helfand-Rogers2 Secrets to Crowdfunding That Nobody Tells You03.08.2018
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This 1 Simple Trick Helped a Food Entrepreneur Scale Her Business

Growing pains ultimately brought the founder and owner of Mary Lee Kitchen business success as well as the confidence to be in any space.

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Candice Helfand-RogersThis 1 Simple Trick Helped a Food Entrepreneur Scale Her Business03.02.2018
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How to Design Your Life and Business for Success

The owner of Detroit chocolate shop Bon Bon Bon says entrepreneurship has allowed her to pursue her passion and design the travel-filled, dog-friendly life she wants.

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Candice Helfand-RogersHow to Design Your Life and Business for Success02.02.2018
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In Just 6 Words, This New York Food Entrepreneur Revealed the Secret to Success

The owner of Oatmeals, a New York City oatmeal restaurant, says the growth of her business has been the realization of long-held dream.

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Candice Helfand-RogersIn Just 6 Words, This New York Food Entrepreneur Revealed the Secret to Success01.12.2018
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I Was Uninspired at My Wall Street Job. So I Quit. Here’s What Happened Next

MooMotion’s Melissa Moo Harkins, who makes clothing for female triathletes, says she’s thrilled she ditched a Wall Street career for one that lets her help women.

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Candice Helfand-RogersI Was Uninspired at My Wall Street Job. So I Quit. Here’s What Happened Next07.28.2017
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3 Tips for Creating Engaging Online Content

Jessica Rovello, the cofounder of Arkadium, which helps publishers engage with readers, offers advice to entrepreneurs about how to craft an exciting internet presence.

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Candice Helfand-Rogers3 Tips for Creating Engaging Online Content06.07.2017
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Our 2016 ‘Indulgences’ Gift Guide

Ten delightful, delectable gift ideas for treating your loved ones, treasured colleagues and valued clients — or yourself — this holiday season!

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6 Tips on How to Think Like an Immigrant

All business owners can benefit from embracing immigrant values, which provide a strong groundwork for entrepreneurial hustle.

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Nely Galán6 Tips on How to Think Like an Immigrant06.02.2016
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Talk More, Talk Less

There’s no one path to office harmony for couples in business together, the stories of these entrepreneurial partners show.

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Suzanne GannonTalk More, Talk Less02.22.2016
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Keeping Husband & Wife from Becoming Husband vs. Wife

The stresses of business ownership can be doubly tough when your business partner is also your life partner.

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Suzanne GannonKeeping Husband & Wife from Becoming Husband vs. Wife02.18.2016
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When You Get Your Money With Your Honey

For couples in business together, communication and a clear delineation of roles and responsibilities are keys to keeping things sweet — and not too sticky.

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Suzanne GannonWhen You Get Your Money With Your Honey02.15.2016
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She’s Running a $165 Million Company Where Volunteerism Takes Center Stage

Rebecca Thomley has fostered a culture of giving back at her 2,250-employee Minnesota company Orion Associates.

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