SEO Unplugged: Entrepreneurs seek advice from experts
Search-engine optimization (SEO) experts shared tips and technicalities Tuesday evening with a diverse crowd of entrepreneurs at Entrepreneurs Unpluggd at the Chopin Theater in Chicago. Though there was a vast range of tips, there were a few points that resonated amongst the three speakers. (1) Google matters (2) Content matters (3) Socialization matters “Free traffic [...]... Read More
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SEO Unplugged: Entrepreneurs seek advice from experts
BY: Sonali BasakSearch-engine optimization (SEO) experts shared tips and technicalities Tuesday evening with a diverse crowd of entrepreneurs at Entrepreneurs Unpluggd at the Chopin Theater in Chicago. Though there was a vast range of tips, there were a few points that resonated amongst the three speakers. (1) Google matters (2) Content matters (3) Socialization matters “Free traffic [...]
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International Spotlight: The Tech Startup Scene In Perth, Australia
BY: Carlo PandianThe startup scene is thriving in Perth, Australia, thanks to a bounty of techie startup groups. Throw in the perfect financial landscape against which would-be entrepreneurs can try their luck, and it’s no small wonder that Perth plays home to a huge number of startups and SMEs. Below is a list of some of the [...]
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Monitoring Legislation Goes Mobile: TrakBill Launches New iOS App
BY: Caryn TomerTrakBill, a St. Louis startup that is building an online legislative monitoring platform, unveiled its brand new iOS app yesterday. This launch comes on the heels of winning an Arch Grant just last week and presenting at Capital Innovators Demo Day the week before that. To say that it’s been a whirlwind of activity for [...]
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Using Twitter To Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims
BY: Mark SutherlandToday, the world grieves with those impacted by the devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma. The damage is immense, and the loss of life is severe. As the country begins to reach out to help those touched by this disaster, whether through early response teams, food donations, or monetary support, there are a number of ways you [...]
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City Of Houston’s Open Innovation Hackathon
BY: Michelle LenzenHOUSTON, TEXAS — Something revolutionary happened this weekend: the City of Houston stopped complaining about their problems. From traffic, parking and bike transportation issues to regulations and confusing online databases, city officials and citizens came together to do more than just talk. At the City’s first ever Open Innovation Hackathon, they came to build. Organized [...]
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Startups: Get Legally Aware; Tips From Tricia Meyer
BY: Sonali BasakWhen you have a bright idea with a ton of promise, it’s hard to imagine all the things that could go wrong… legally. Tricia Meyer has been an attorney and has been advising the start-up community in Chicago for more than a decade to help entrepreneurs cover their bases. The reason she understands an entrepreneur’s [...]
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Kaleio: A Different Kind of Professional Network
BY: Jesse BoumanLinkedin is by far the most popular professional networking site in the world. It’s aimed at professionals who are in the office oriented career track. For those that are on these career tracks (lawyers, business executives, etc), Linkedin is an extremely effective way to connect. But what about the hardworking professionals who don’t quite fit [...]
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Penny Pinched: Beyond Bootstrapping
BY: Kriti VichareTime to pull up your socks and start bootstrapping. Got a great idea but it’s still in your head? Not sure if any customers would give your idea a second look? Still trying to figure out the startup game? Bootstrapping is a great way to give you and your idea some validation and a jumpstart. [...]
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Start-ups secure solid 1-minute pitches at Inspire Showcase
BY: Sonali BasakAn intimate crowd of approximately 50 people gathered Wednesday evening at the Inspire Business Center in Chicago’s West Loop for Inspire’s monthly start-up showcase. Amongst the crowd there were some returners and some new faces. Marina Dedes, vice president of venture capital firm Lightbank, was the keynote speaker and shared tips to entrepreneurs about [...]
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Bigger Isn’t Always Better In Terms Of Employer
BY: Guest PostWorking for an industry giant might be what you want, but it might not be what you need. Don’t underestimate the values of working for a startup company, especially if you’re new in entering the workforce. The experience could shape your career. Have you ever heard someone say, “Earning an engineering degree will help you [...]
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Arch Grants Announces Its Global Startup Competition Winners
BY: Caryn TomerWith St. Louis being touted earlier this year as the fastest growing city for tech jobs, you might have been surprised… Well, only if you live outside of St. Louis. After all, St. Louis isn’t exactly New York or the Bay area. However, there is a strong commitment within the startup community that is putting [...]
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Facebook Guide To Travel (Infographic)
BY: Caryn TomerWith the summer travel season rapidly approaching, you’re likely beginning to think about destinations for your next vacation. And, it’s more important to take a vacation than you might think… One study showed that taking an annual vacation can cut a person’s risk of heart attack by 50%. That’s right… I said 50%, which is [...]
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International Spotlight: The Tech Startup Scene In Perth, Australia
Using Twitter To Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims
Penny Pinched: Beyond Bootstrapping