Best Practices

SourceLink Tulsa: Why Diligence is a Startup's Best Friend

Jan 22, 2014

So you have an idea huh? Well the execution and follow through of that idea are probably the most important steps. Click on through for a little motivation for you and your Startup.

SoMNSourceLink: Business Growth Strategy - Retain Current Customers or Gain a New Following? What do the Numbers Show?

Jan 15, 2014

While the small business owner wants to focus sales energy on finding new customers, evidence shows keeping existing customers returns a higher percentage of success.

SourceLink Dallas: Where to Seek Money for Your Business, When Your Personal Credit Score is An Issue

Jan 15, 2014

Where to seek business capital, when your personal credit score may become an issue with traditional lenders.

MetroNOLA SourceLink: Netflix a Model Company for Innovation

Jan 15, 2014

Creating a culture of innovation is very much a symbiotic relationship between the company and the employee. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings shared a 126-slide presentation that received acclaim all across Silicon Valley on how to foster "Freedom and Responsibility."

Network Kansas: Acting Like an Entrepreneur in the Public Sector

Jan 13, 2014

What can the public sector learn from entrepreneurs about failure? Corey Mohn, Director of Statewide Programs for Network Kansas, shares what lean Startups can teach about taking risks.

Network Kansas: January Jumpstart - Priming your Business for a Successful 2014

Jan 06, 2014

January can be a slow time of month for many businesses, especially retailers who see sales slump after the frenzy of the holiday shopping season. Don’t let this time of year go to waste. By doing prep work and planning now, you can prepare your business for a successful 2014. Try these 7 tips to make January work hard for your business

ARKSourceLink: Kiva Supporting Small Businesses

Dec 30, 2013

Kiva Zip is helping small businesses owners all over the US secure small no-interest loans through their innovative process. Read here to find out how you can become involved.

State of Ingenuity SourceLink: What is your Business Worth?

Dec 30, 2013

A business valuation measures the worth of a business in today’s market. Understanding a business’ value enables owners (and potential buyers) to make intelligent business decisions.

Loudoun SourceLink: Powerful Mail Strategy That Brings in Clients

Dec 30, 2013

Small business owners can get surprising ROI using this time-tested marketing tool.

KCSourceLink: Startups Need to Know New SEC Rules for Equity Funding

Dec 17, 2013

The SEC has recently lifted their ban on general solicitation funds for businesses. Find out what this means for you and your Startup.

SourceLink Tulsa: Low Price Strategy - Worth the Cost?

Dec 13, 2013

Suggesting high vs. low prices on your product or service can in itself raise some eyebrows. After all, drawing people in with rock-bottom price is the best strategy, right?

SoMNSourceLink: What is one key Thing Successful People Have in Common?

Dec 10, 2013

Bernard Marr tells us the exciting answer inside!

IASourceLink: Sometimes you Need Santa’s Help

Dec 10, 2013

What does Santa have to do with getting your business noticed? Read on to find out!

Loudoun SourceLink: Maximizing Your Year-End Tax Savings

Dec 05, 2013

Small business owners: don’t close out 2013 before you read these five important tax tips.

AKSourceLink: TallyFunder: An Exciting New Crowdfunding Platform for Nonprofits

Nov 26, 2013

The launch of TallyFunder shows the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit that is thriving in Alaska. AKSourceLink is proud to be one of the first organizations to be represented on TallyFunder.