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We asked 29 business owners the following question: “If you would have known then what you know now, what would you have done differently and why?” Their answers are not only insightful, but inspiring. Find out what they have to say…

Happy 2012 StartUpNation!
As I wrap up Week #1 of this fabulous brand new year, I thought I would check in with all of you….
Have you set your Main Goal(s) for 2012?
More important, How do you plan to hold yourself accountable to your Goal(s)?
That is the kicker with goals.  You can make as many goals [...]

Today, we talk to small business owner, Cynthia Riddle. Cynthia helped to create Brother Bru Bru’s African Hot Pepper Sauce. Below, she shares her insights on being successful in this competitive industry and provides tips to other entrepreneurs.
Tell us how you got involved with Brother Bru Bru’s African Hot Pepper Sauce.
I had worked for years [...]

I’ve been doing some research and reading on the subject of future tech, and I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that the future is going to look like magic to us 2011 dummies.

Since I’m new here, I’ll introduce myself and give you a brief discription of what we’ll be talking about.
I’ve been working with the creators of StartUpNation since 2001 when I was hired to shoot Rich Sloan doing yoga on the conference room table in the Birmingham Michigan office of the up and coming StartUpNation.  I [...]

As you likely have heard, California passed a new tax law last week that created quite a stir, and resulted in Amazon.com terminating its affiliate program in the state effective immediately.
What you may not know, though, is that this type of law - an Affiliate Nexus tax law - could require you (not [...]

Recently someone asked me about the transition from every day mom to mompreneur.  Did I like my “new life?”  Was it different than before? Better? Or worse?  Was I pleased with my decision?
Do I like my new life? Heck ya!
The real question is: When is it right to make big changes to your life? To [...]

Hi Gang,
Internet bubble? What internet bubble?
Yesterday, Groupon filed the paperwork to become a publicly traded company.  Sometime this year, you will be able to buy stock in Groupon and join the other 500 million people making Groupon stock discount jokes.
Last year, Groupon turned down a $6 BILLION offer from Google.  Laughable, right? Well guess what: [...]

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As Memorial Day approaches, I thought it would be nice to post a little inspirational message.
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After all, it’s almost time to celebrate grads, dads and the arrival of summer.
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However, many of you may be dealing with tough times or financial difficulties with your business and unable to truly
celebrate anything.
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Hang in there. [...]

I was a little stumped about what to write about this week.  A lot has been going on in my world, but for some reason, I could not pinpoint the one little thing that I wanted to share.  My new website for moms in transition is SLOWLY coming together (not as fast as I would [...]