Throw Wildly Successful Events to Get Your Brand Recognized
September 16, 2014 Startups
Learn how to stage an event to build your brand's recognition and engage your followers.
Category: Startups
5 Tips to Landing Big Clients (Even if You’re a Startup)
June 19, 2014 Startups
Every small business owner dreams of landing a series of “known” clients. However, it's easier said than done. Read on to learn five ways to snag a client!
LaunchAStartup.com Connects Founders, Freelancers
November 5, 2012 Startups
Launching a startup is no easy task — a fact we lonelybranders know first-hand — but as startups become more and more common, more and more services are becoming …
Startup School is in Session with Seth Godin
October 30, 2012 Startups
Aspiring to launch your own startup? There are a few things you should know before taking the big step of launching your product or service. Lucky for you, you …
5 Last-Minute Ways to Rally Your Networks for Your Cause
October 26, 2012 Startups
The remaining days and hours in a campaign or project can be excruciating. Whether it’s an attempt to secure those last few essential pledges on a KickStarter campaign, or …
4 Contests SMB, Startup Owners Should Know
October 15, 2012 Startups
Small businesses have been at the heart of many debates in recent weeks. Although the recession and jobs crisis have made it increasingly more difficult to run a successful …
The Rise of the Womanpreneur
October 8, 2012 Startups
When you hear the word “entrepreneur,” what image does your mind conjure up? A young, ambitious techie like Mark Zuckerberg? A seasoned vet like Steve Jobs? How about this, …
5 Must-Have Skills for Employers
September 27, 2012 Startups
On the hunt for a new job in the Windy City? Here’s a bit of insight into what execs are looking for. The folks at the University of Phoenix …
Google Caters to Entrepreneurs With New Initiative
September 26, 2012 Startups
Google for Entrepreneurs marks the launch of a new, major online resource for the startup and entrepreneur community. As Mary Grove, Head of Google for Entrepreneurs, explains, “We want …
Four Startup Lessons Taught by Rap Songs
September 25, 2012 Startups
This special guest post is sponsored by The Small Business Challenge, a contest giving $50,000 to three small businesses. As an artistic form, rap music has taught society about …
Kickstarter’s Greatest Hits
September 18, 2012 Startups
Kickstarter is undoubtedly the king of crowdfunding. Although there has been some question over what should and does happen to pledged funds if a campaign doesn’t reach its fruition, …
Give Gifts, Help Startups with Chicago’s Own Just Because
September 18, 2012 Startups
Next time you give a gift, wouldn’t it be nice to support a startup at the same time? That’s exactly what iOS app Just Because does. Pay just $1 …
10 Ways Crowdfund-Bound Entrepreneurs Win Big Votes and Pledges
September 11, 2012 Startups
With no shortage of crowdfunding options like Kickstarter and popular cash funding contests like the SMB Challenge, entrepreneurs have more options than ever to earn capital for their business …
No Guarantees On Kickstarter – But Isn’t That The Point?
September 5, 2012 Startups
Earlier this week NPR’s All Things Considered aired a story called, “When a Kickstarter Campaign Fails, Does Anyone Get Their Money Back?” The dialogoue raised a few important questions …
5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Get Cash Without Giving Up Equity
September 4, 2012 Startups
Giving away equity can be necessary for growth. And whether it’s a technical partner, business development leader or early stage investor, signing away a piece of the pie can …
5 Startup Lessons From IdeaMensch at 1871
August 20, 2012 lonelybrand Culture, Startups
Last week we made the journey across the street to 1871 to listen to words from local entrepreneurs at an event called IdeaMensch. It so happens that the IdeaMensch …
CityMaps is the Latest in City Navigation
August 1, 2012 Digital Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Startups
Groupon, LivingSocial, MetroMix, Twitter…the list goes on and on. Which other sources do you consult before creating your coveted leisure plan? What if you could avoid the bookmark buildup …
Best Landing Page Designs: Techweek Startup City Edition
June 25, 2012 Startups
Today is an exciting day at Techweek thanks to the eclectic mix of ideas at Startup City. The event provides an area for startups and aspiring entrepreneurs from Techweek LAUNCH to …
Tech Site Spotlight: Tech.li
February 27, 2012 Startups
If you’re relying solely on Mashable and TechCrunch for your tech news needs, there is a world of information that you’re missing out on. Fortunately, Techli will help you …
The Start-Up of You Book Review
February 21, 2012 Startups
All humans are born entrepreneurs. This assertion opens “The Start-Up of You” and sets the tone for the rest of the book. Co-authors Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha argue …
Chicago Tech Center 1871 Hard Hat Tour
February 13, 2012 Startups
I spent Saturday afternoon on the 12th floor of Merchandise Mart, tagging along on round three of 1871’s ever popular hard hat tours. If you haven’t heard of 1871 …
Kickstarter remains a largely untapped resource
August 23, 2011 Startups
Sometimes I wonder if Kickstarter will ever become a real thing. There’s a huge untapped enterprise segment for big companies to test – in real time – if consumers …