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Learning by doing: 4 Tips for Skill Development in a startup

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Discussion about key resources available for learning by doing in a startup. For a boot strapping startup, it is very essential to have access to free resources for skill development. The skills alluded in this discussion are tangible sources such as online courses, mentors and business accelerators.

Some of these resources can be put into use straight away and provide a direction for your startup to grow. Most resources highlighted in this section are free or have a boot strapping route highlighted.

What Startups Need to Know About Trademarks

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This article is a kind contribution from Pete McAllister  Startups and their founders have a lot to juggle, with multiple projects to be across while building the foundation blocks of your business. From finding an office space to hiring the right people, to developing an online marketing plan, as well as building relationships with clientele. … Read more

There’s always someone better – Startup Competition

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Don't be cocky, don't be flashy, there's always someone better than you

A key part of being an entrepreneur or the initial days of pitching ideas hone the concept of USP – unique selling point. The focus of a USP is a huge part of a startup which makes us constantly focus on being different. It is a fair ask because most of the investors will want to know how we are different and what makes us stand out in the test of time.

Done is better than perfect – Agile Delivery and Releases!

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Done is better than perfect – Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook Done is better than Perfect! This quote echoes with the agile business philosophies which I feel so dearly for. All entrepreneurial experience so far has been about getting things done. Although there was always a huge focus on quality of produce, it was more important to … Read more

What is an ideal pricing strategy for a startup?

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Normally, there are two ways to arrive at the price for a service/product in the startup phase. This discussion focuses on cost-based pricing in startups with a fundamental question – is this a valid method of arriving at your price point?