ZenBusiness Raises $200 Million in Series C Funding

ZenBusiness has announced that it raised close to $200 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at $1.7 billion. The funding round was led by Oak HC/FT, with backing from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and existing...

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18 Business Ideas for College Students

College is a time for learning and growing. However, many students can benefit from some extra money. Starting a business can also expand opportunities and help university students put their new knowledge to use right away. Here are some...

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Angel Investor and Advisor Larry Augustin – It’s Otten Easier to Build Tech, Harder to get it in Customer Hands

I’ve known angel investor, advisor and entrepreneur Larry Augustin since his days as CEO of SugarCRM, and have had him as part of this series a couple times (2011 and 2016).  SugarCRM grew from $10M in annual revenue and...

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Startups 101: A Guide to Managing Your Employees More Efficiently

Many factors contribute to the overall success of an organization – from strategy formulation to company leadership. Employee management also contributes to an organization’s ability to achieve its objectives. Employees are likely to be more productive and engaged when...

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Sales of Businesses Slowing Due to Rate Hikes and Inflation

Small business acquisitions decreased by 3% during the second quarter of 2022 while the median sale price slipped 9% below the previous quarter, a drop from $345,000 to $315,000. Sales of Businesses Slowing Due to Rate Hikes and Inflation The acquisitions...

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Where Can I Find a Grant Writer?

Do you have a new idea for a business or looking for support to expand your business? Grants can be one of the ways that could help fund your business venture and can be part of your funding strategy. As...

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Best Workstation Computers for a Small Business in 2022

Does your small business need workstation computers? If you are just running standard office applications and some presentations and emails, you can likely get everything done on a regular, personal desktop computer or laptop. On the other hand, if your...

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Travel Risk Management Tips to Get Business Travelers Started

As businesses grow, travel tends to become more of a fixture. However, with business travel, risks are involved, and managing travel risks as best as possible is essential. Many companies have developed a travel risk management plan as the...

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Gas Prices Drop for 48th Straight Day

The average price of a gallon of gasoline across the country has gone down for the 48th consecutive day since rising to a record of $ 5.016 in June, dropping to 4.212 a gallon on Monday, August 1, 2022,...

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15 Travel Business Ideas

As the world finally opens up for business, the beleaguered travel industry is getting its groove back. Not surprisingly, this is attracting a number of small business owners to explore hospitality business ideas. What Are Travel Businesses? Travel businesses offer services...

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