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Do you have an idea for a great, niche product or service but think it’s already available? You may be able to start a great business with your idea. Check out this interview with Tasha Golden who helped to create “The Hymn Project,” www.thehymnprojectCDs.com.
What is The Hymn Project?
“The Hymn Project” is a 7-CD collection [...]

To follow up on a previous post requesting feedback on topics and offering to highlight members of the community, I learned of the BTS Blog started by Tom Blue, co founder of Lead411— BTS stands for Business, Technology and Sales.  The BTS Blog is dedicated to discussing startups, business trends, bootstrapping, tech companies, sales and [...]

On Tuesday, you heard from Robert Kiyosaki, investor, entrepreneur and author of The New York Times, international bestselling book, “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” with 26 books in the Rich Dad series. Here is the continuation of our interview:
What main pieces of advice do you have for entrepreneurs and new investors today?
I would say always [...]

Recently, I met Robert Kiyosaki, and he agreed to offer his advice to the StartupNation audience. Robert is the author of The New York Times, international bestselling book, “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” with 26 books in the Rich Dad series. As an investor, entrepreneur and educator with unconventional perspectives on money and investing, he has [...]

If you are working with a tight budget like most entrepreneurs, you can do your own publicity. Here is a quick list of some of the free services available to help you build buzz and sales:
1. Learn simple steps to start your publicity efforts with StartupNation’s Guide to PR here.
2. Check out the free, PR Newswire/StartupNation [...]

On Thursday, Jon Gillespie-Brown, author of the new book, “So You Want to be an Entrepreneur” shared his tips and insights. Here is the rest of that interview:
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How are you marketing and promoting your book?
The book is published by Wiley and Co. and they do most of the promotion, PR and marketing. However, I have [...]

Fantastic! We don’t have to listen to repetitive campaign advertisements any longer!
But the best news for small business owners now is that many media members will start focusing on stories that have nothing to do with candidates, politics or Washington.
Are you ready?
If you haven’t already done so, start preparing your:
- Unique Story for a Holiday Pitch.
What is [...]

Scientists are now studying Startup Attention Deficit Disorder - a condition that causes entrepreneurs to start up new businesses mere seconds after they launched their original idea.
I know this from experience. I am a S.A.D.D. sufferer, or, as some call us, a serial entrepreneur. As soon as I start one business, I get a second [...]

Yesterday, Retha Queenan of AA Lingerie, www.aalingerie.com, shared some of her insights. She turned her need for a stylish, well-fitted bra into a successful, worldwide business that is garnering national media attention.
Here are more of her tips to help you do the same thing!

What kind of challenges and rewards do you see with pursuing new business in America?
The [...]

Tips for using the “power of the press” to increase sales, awareness and credibility.