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Announcements
Stay up-to-date as StartupNation posts breaking news, interesting articles, contests, specially-released content pieces and more in this forum.
36 discussions 3 comments Most recent: How We Can Support Local Merchants While Social Distancing by Ryan O’Bleness March 16
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Recent StartupNation Articles
StartupNation brings you great content from in-the-trenches entrepreneurs and professionals. Find our latest articles in this topic.
68 discussions 951 comments Most recent: 8 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Outsourcing by dresa July 30
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StartupNation Support Forum
Here you will find the answers to general FAQs and basic setup maintenance regarding the community.
22 discussions 70 comments Most recent: What is the best way to get funding for your start-up or idea? by anrew July 29
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Startup Business Basics
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Expand for more options. Business Planning
Provide insights, draw from experiences, engage with users and ask questions on the fundamentals and many stages of business planning.
1.7K discussions 5.5K comments Most recent: how to start your business online by GAGARZ July 30
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Expand for more options. Selecting a Business
Help those who are going through the stages of selecting a business. Discuss business basics such as name, type, industry, etc., here.
909 discussions 4K comments Most recent: Industrial Buildings for Sale or Lease by David Wood July 30
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Expand for more options. Grab Bag
The Grab Bag forum allows for miscellaneous posts about small business or entrepreneurship that may not fall into one particular category.
242 discussions 773 comments Most recent: How to increase Compatibility of Website by Jessie Hookie 5:56AM
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Expand for more options. Startups Created by StartupNation Community Members
We are a network of entrepreneurs. Share ideas, ventures you’ve started, products you’ve developed or services you provide here.
269 discussions 1K comments Most recent: Appreciate any Feedback! by Travtail July 30
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Gig Economy
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Expand for more options. Freelance
Freelancers face a different set of challenges. Use this space to connect with fellow freelancers for support, collaboration and advice.
51 discussions 330 comments Most recent: Business Consultant by John Marria July 25
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Expand for more options. Sharing Economy
The “Sharing Economy” is about sharing human, physical and intellectual resources. Be sure to get the conversation going about this trend.
10 discussions 34 comments Most recent: What industries should be included within the Sharing Economy? by KaylaO July 10
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Expand for more options. Side Hustles
Side hustles are a great way to bring in more money while following a passion. What side hustles have you started or want to launch?
17 discussions 77 comments Most recent: 6 YouTube Money Making Tips by msujoy July 30
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Expand for more options. Outsourcing
Do you outsource tasks to another company, or obtain goods from an outside source? Ask questions and provide insights on the topic here.
37 discussions 156 comments Most recent: How Case Management Software is Better for Attorneys than Traditional Methods? by elianamanon July 10
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Marketing, Sales and Public Relations
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Expand for more options. Marketing
Marketing is essential for startups to get off of the ground. Ask your questions or provide your expertise on topics related to marketing here.
1.8K discussions 8.2K comments Most recent: What is Facebook Marketing? by Quratulain July 29
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Expand for more options. Social Media Marketing
Billions of people use social media. Social has become an intriguing platform to market a business. Share your thoughts on the trend here.
88 discussions 766 comments Most recent: How to Team Up With the Right Micro-Influencer by Ruskin July 30
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Expand for more options. Public Relations
Never underestimate the power of a good public relations strategy for your startup or small business. Pose your questions and find out PR best practices here.
224 discussions 897 comments Most recent: How to Learn Business by Sophia Charlotte July 14
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Expand for more options. Sales
There is no profiting without making sales. Learn everything you need to know about sales in the small business and startup sectors within these threads.
403 discussions 2K comments Most recent: How do you manage contracts remotely during COVID? by kimberlyunderwood July 22
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Personal Growth
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Expand for more options. Inspiration and Motivation
Use this space to inspire. Share motivational posts, Give advice on how to achieve personal growth and support each other’s endeavors.
166 discussions 581 comments Most recent: I am stressed out by dresa July 30
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Expand for more options. Thought Leadership
Entrepreneurs and leading authorities can share wisdom, advice, best practices and more here. New entrepreneurs can find help here.
240 discussions 772 comments Most recent: How do I stop myself from falling asleep at work? by CJ C. July 2
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Expand for more options. Well-Being
Post ideas for personal well-being here. This may include work/life balance, workshops, positive thinking, finding happiness and more.
20 discussions 54 comments Most recent: Can Yoga be considered an exercise by AnaM June 8
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Expand for more options. Success Stories
Post personal success stories, trials and triumphs, helpful classes and strategies to be successful both personally and professionally in this topic.
10 discussions 47 comments Most recent: Meet the entrepreneur bringing a new wave to his city by feefee Brown July 19
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Finance & Funding
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Expand for more options. startup knowledge Funding
Securing funding for startups is a big challenge. Peruse this forum for advice on how to do so, as well as alternative funding options.
720 discussions 2.2K comments Most recent: Where do start ups go for funding? by Sabrina F July 28
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Expand for more options. Growth Funding
You may have secured a round of seed funding, but what happens next? Learn strategies to secure your next round of funding and grow your business.
133 discussions 435 comments Most recent: Start up funding for Worcestershire by Ruskin June 12
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Expand for more options. Elevator Pitches
You’re in a short elevator ride with a big-time investor. You have 30 seconds. How do you sell your business?
187 discussions 390 comments Most recent: My Elevator Pitch: Unrehearsed Today by JohnGreen June 19
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Doing Business On The Web
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Expand for more options. Building A Website That Works
Businesses must be on the web today. Check here for all of the best practices and strategies on how to build and maintain a website.
702 discussions 3.6K comments Most recent: How to improve WordPress website speed? by Jessie Hookie July 23
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Expand for more options. E-Commerce
E-commerce continues to boom. It has altered the way we buy and sell online. Use this forum to engage in topics related to e-commerce.
52 discussions 284 comments Most recent: What could be the best ecommerce platform for small business? by Rohan Simmons July 29
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Expand for more options. Search Engine Optimization and Advertising
Search engines are the foundation of the internet. Find advice on SEO tactics & trends, as well as online advertising strategies, here.
484 discussions 4.6K comments Most recent: The Importance of Custom Content Writing for Your SEO by msujoy July 24
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Expand for more options. Website Critique
Our community wants to help. Ask for feedback on websites here. Community, please provide constructive criticism/ideas for improvement.
1.2K discussions 4.4K comments Most recent: Please check out my website by Milica July 23
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Like-Minded People
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Expand for more options. Women In Business
Female leaders, girl bosses and businesswomen, unite! Female entrepreneurs can support, collaborate and network with each other here.
13 discussions 43 comments Most recent: Best Books for Female Entrepreneurs by YvonneQ July 19
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Expand for more options. Veterans
This forum is for current or former military members in business. and those who support them. Thank you for your service!
23 discussions 91 comments Most recent: Good Online Directory For Veterans by BruceJones September 2019
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Expand for more options. Millennials
Millennials/Generation Y employees continue to bring a new perspective to business. Engage with other millennials and discuss ideas in this forum.
16 discussions 20 comments Most recent: Lean Systems Engineer to Small Business Owner by Cara Boyer May 11
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Expand for more options. Home-Based Businesses
Do you run your business from home or remotely? Connect with fellow homepreneurs here and bounce ideas off of each other.
182 discussions 591 comments Most recent: What are a Few Home Business Ideas during this Pandemic? by msujoy July 21
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Expand for more options. Office Workers
If you’re an office worker/employee who dreams of starting a business, or a former cubicle worker who started a venture, tell us about it.
22 discussions 111 comments Most recent: Do I need to send a letter of decline? by ilochka July 8
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Expand for more options. Environmental
Ask questions and provide advice on how to reduce your company’s carbon footprint and how to better take care of the environment.
40 discussions 204 comments Most recent: Challenges of Sustainable Business by Heather Dinwoodie June 15
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Expand for more options. Boomers Back in Business
It’s not too late. If you’re a businessperson or aspiring entrepreneur from the baby boomer, or older generations, this space is for you.
25 discussions 86 comments Most recent: Starting A Business After 50 by John G. Anai July 10
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Business Operations
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Expand for more options. Merchant Services & Credit Card Processing
Does your business offer merchant services such as credit card processing? This is your place to connect with others in the field and provide your expertise in the industry.
24 discussions 19 comments Most recent: Payment Processing Platform for Deferred Payment by Hash July 13
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Expand for more options. Warehousing/Inventory Management
Keeping track of inventory and having an organized strategy for your warehouse is vital to a company’s success. Let us know the best ways to do so.
15 discussions 29 comments Most recent: Any free software for Inventory management? by swil June 4
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Expand for more options. Logistics Management
Tracking logistics is essential. Ask your logistics questions here, or inform us on how to create a logistics strategy for supply chain management.
7 discussions 15 comments Most recent: Seeking help for Logistics by AustinKnowsMarketing May 19
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Expand for more options. Security
Security and safety for a company and its employees is a top priority. Discuss cyber security, surveillance, alarm systems, etc., here.
15 discussions 49 comments Most recent: What are the most important techniques to secure an E-commerce store by Jessie Hookie July 8
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Inventing and Intellectual Property
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Expand for more options. Protecting Your Ideas
Use this topic to discuss intellectual property and how to protect your ideas. This may include patents, copyrights, trademarks, etc.
283 discussions 1.1K comments Most recent: How to check that a company name is original by Jessie Hookie March 6
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Expand for more options. Developing Your Invention
So, you have an idea or have created something. How do you develop it, test it and improve it before launch?
126 discussions 337 comments Most recent: Hat prototype by CAM17 July 14
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Expand for more options. Commercializing Your Invention
Now that your product has been developed and tested, how do you get it into market, and how do you make a profit from it?
97 discussions 390 comments Most recent: How do I contact ASOI? by nb2 April 2
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Managing Your Business
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Expand for more options. People: Hiring, Partnering, Mentoring
The purpose of a community is to connect. Use this forum to build relationships and find potential partners, mentors or employees.
720 discussions 1.6K comments Most recent: What kind of Digital Marketing jobs you should watch out for? by msujoy July 24
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Expand for more options. Strategies & Tactics for Getting Efficient
How do you better your productivity and enhance efficiency? Let us know, or reach out to others for help with this.
290 discussions 1.1K comments Most recent: what is the the understanding Strategies regulations ? by karim July 18
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Expand for more options. Accounting and Financial Management
Managing finances and maintaining a steady cashflow is of the utmost importance. Drop some accounting knowledge and ask questions here.
274 discussions 818 comments Most recent: Online Cloud Billing Software for Startups by James Link July 29
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Expand for more options. Customer Service and Customer Experience
If your business sells products or services, customer satisfaction should be top priority. Provide your customer service tips here.
92 discussions 320 comments Most recent: How we can provide better services to customers? by emilywatson June 30
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Lobby
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Expand for more options. New Member Welcome
If you’re new here, introduce yourself, your idea, your business, etc. We don’t bite!
