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How My Creator Startup Made 4-Figures in 5 Months While Working a 9 to 5

Buffer Social

Five months after launching was the first time my creator startup hit four-figures in earnings. Deciding to launch this endeavor was a multi-year process of procrastination, fear, and doubt. What I did have was years of startup experience, especially in marketing. The odds were stacked against me as I lacked time or funds.

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3 Lessons Learned from the Startup World

Idaconcpts

If you have been following my blog for a while you know that during 2008 and 2009 I worked for a startup here in Honolulu, Hawaii. My time at this startup was amazing. Not only was I able to turn my MBA internship into a full-time position, but also I learned a lot about the startup world. business world.

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The 12 Startups I’ve Invested In and Why

Convince & Convert

I’m by no means a Vaynerchuk-esque investment mogul, but here’s where I’m at as of July 7, 2014: Addvocate – Employee Activation in Social I’m probably most involved day-to-day with this company, as I’m also on the board of directors. please feel free to leave a comment.

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Why Shopify Stands Out: Key Features That Make Shopify Ideal for eCommerce

The Realtime Report

It’s not just a website builder, but a comprehensive eCommerce platform that provides everything from web hosting and security to payment processing and marketing tools. It simplifies the process of setting up an online store, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and seasoned entrepreneurs.

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How to Use Social Listening to Retain More Customers

Webbiquity SMM

How to Use Social Listening to Retain More Customers Social media monitoring is no longer just an add-on element in social media marketing , but a must-have process to monitor the pulse of customer preferences. Manually tracking individual mentions is a time-consuming process. Monitor competitor activity.

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Case Study: How a Blogger Became a Startup Founder

ProBlogger

Here’s how she went from being a blogger to becoming a startup founder and CEO. Here are Cas’s biggest tips for anyone contemplating a startup, based on what she’s learned so far. Don’t confuse startup and blog monetization. A startup is a business you plan to scale fast. But it’s not something to take on lightly.

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5 Tips That Made Me A Consistent Content Creator

Buffer Social

  In my case, I found my sweet spot in content marketing, the African startup and VC scene, and career development – the pillars of my content strategy.   My target audience – VCs, CMOs, founders, and fellow content marketers – crave insights into content marketing and startup building.

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