Archive for November, 2010
Small business and startup issues: choosing the wrong software
Ross | November 30th, 2010More than ever, small businesses and startups must execute and bring their software-based products or services to market quickly. As Groupon has demonstrated, there is often (but not always) a huge first-to-market advantage. One risk of moving fast involves selecting software technologies that allow you to bring your products/services to market quickly, but that ultimately [...]
Small business and startup issues: paperwork galore
Mike | November 29th, 2010Last year’s healthcare bill, love it or hate it, contained a provision that slipped in under the radar, but that will have a substantial impact on small businesses and startups. The bill contains two important changes to how 1099s have been used historically. First, 1099s will now have to be issued for goods as well [...]
Building Great Software: Less is More
Ross | November 23rd, 2010My experience with crowdSPRING over the past several years has proven to me that with few exceptions, startups and established companies should strive to keep their software features simple. Simple features allow you to release software more often and to iterate and leverage feedback from users. Time and time again, we’ve made the mistake of [...]
Business plans for entrepreneurs – Part II: research
Mike | November 22nd, 2010A couple of weeks ago, I started a series of video posts for entrepreneurs on creating a business plan. I very much believe that this part of the process is critical to building a strong company. The short video below contains my thoughts on the research process. I hope you enjoy and will look forward [...]
12 Questions: Meet Rod MacGregor (Spain)
Audree | November 22nd, 2010In our 12 Questions blog series, we feature interviews with someone from the crowdSPRING community. For these interviews, we pick people who add value to our community – in the blog, in the forums, in the projects. Plainly – activities that make crowdSPRING a better community. Be professional, treat others with respect, help us build [...]
Small Business Spotlight of the Week: DressRush.com
Laura | November 19th, 2010Ladies, the wait is finally (almost) over! DressRush.com is opening their figurative doors soon, but registration is available NOW! DressRush.com is a members only, online auction where you can purchase designer wedding gowns and accessories for a fraction of their retail price. Membership is free and the site is completely open to anyone who would [...]
