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Writing is hugely important for entrepreneurs who frequently have everything to do, but rarely enough time to get it all done. Figuring out what to say, how and when to say it, or where to put what you write can be challenging. Here are 10 writing tips that will make it easier: 1. No Second […]
As a law school graduate (not a licensed attorney), I empathize with many of my dear friends on the state of the legal market. As an entrepreneur, I lick my chops at the cutthroat opportunities it affords early-stage companies. Bringing together these two perspectives, here four tips for protecting your intellectual property (IP) and hiring […]
Many students hold onto amazing ideas because they lack funding. Ideas can be anything from social movements to devices that make life easier. But lack of funding is no longer a reason to stop developing your ideas. The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute helps you innovate by providing many funding opportunities. All students are welcome to participate. […]
If you’re considering manufacturing a product, you should be aware of your options before defaulting to overseas factories. Here are five things to know about U.S. manufacturing so you can make the best decision for your business: 1. It’s not as expensive as you’d think There are a lot of bottom-line benefits to keeping your […]
There are so many benefits with selling products or services online. Relatively easy to start, flexibility, scaling, data-tracking, working remotely and so much more. With that being said, it may be easy relative to starting a physical brick and mortar business, but there is still a lot to learn and it is definitely still hard […]
What things did my startup CloviTek consider for our CloviFi product sourcing? There is no right or wrong solution to this question. However, putting the goal that CloviTek was trying to achieve and then looking at different options available for sourcing its product CloviFi Wi-Fi audio transmitter, it was a good start. As the result, […]
I’ve always been so fascinated by the Bauhaus School. There’s just something really exciting thinking about this singular place, where the most creative young people came together to define the next wave of an entire movement of design. I always wanted to have something like that in my life. It wasn’t until this spring when […]
We talked to the best student entrepreneurs in the state to find out what tips had for other aspiring business owners during the final awards and showcase event for the 2017 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge and High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge. We asked them what they learned during the year participating in these statewide, business model and […]
If you are wanting to manufacture a product in China, here are five things you should know before you send the order: 1. Relationships are everything The Chinese culture is heavily based on relationships. To have a successful experience working with any manufacturer in China, you will want to make sure your relationship with them […]
TROUGH OF SORROW: The period in a founder’s journey where everything looks like failure and victory is nowhere in sight. You’re an entrepreneur because, like thousands of others, you’ve been told stories of men and women who have changed the world against all odds. You dream of building a product and/or service that will add […]
