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- 4 startups centered on sharing
Four entrepreneurs whose businesses are built on helping people share resources instead of buying their own recently discussed the state of the access economy at a recent panel discussion. Technology and social media might have made us more willing to share things with strangers, noted Cameron Tonkinwise, the panel's moderator. The panelists agreed customers aren't primarily interested in the sustainable qualities of their products. TriplePundit.com
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- Leadership lessons from the Navy SEALs
Business leaders have much to learn from the Navy SEALs, Mike Sanders writes. For example, the SEALs demonstrate the importance of putting a structure in place and challenging employees to do their best, he writes. Moreover, in the SEALs, as in the business world, adapting to changing conditions is key, he writes. EasySmallBusinessHR.com
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- 8 tips that could help you raise $1 million
When searching for investors for your startup, it's important to prepare for a long, difficult process, writes Sunil Rajaraman, co-founder of Scripted.com. It's important to be able to clearly explain your business model, have a compelling story to tell and not get hung up on your business' valuation, Rajaraman writes. TechCrunch
(5/13)
- Tools for planning your next trip
If you're planning a trip -- for business or pleasure -- a number of tools, including StreetAdvisor, TripAdvisor and City Data -- can help you to find the most interesting neighborhoods within a city. Other services such as Walk Score and Drive Score can also help figure out the best place to stay. Lifehacker
(5/10)
- The simple secret for doing what you want
Instead of searching for the perfect time to take on a project, you should just do it. "[Y]ou can realize there will never be a perfect time when you have nothing else on your plate," Laura Vanderkam writes. "Better to do what you want to do -- and let everything else fall where it will." CBS MoneyWatch
(5/14)
- Zoosk co-founder explains why you must learn from your mistakes
The majority of startups fail within a few years, so entrepreneurs have to be ready to handle setbacks, writes Shayan Zadeh, co-founder of Zoosk. "The important thing is to look at each mistake made as an opportunity to change, to learn and to grow," he writes. It's important to create a prototype for your products to see how consumers respond, he writes. Forbes
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