(Nov 19, 2009
) Portland, Oregon, one of the most heavily-populated cities in the Pacific Northwest, is quickly becoming known for its favorable startup climate. According to Portland's recently published Economic Development Strategy, city officials and business leaders plan to keep the momentum going and reach out to more startups, but are they doing enough? [Read More]
(Nov 16, 2009
) Busy entrepreneurs need to stay on top of all the latest startup information, but who has the time? Here's a look at what went on around blogosphere and in the news last week, in case you missed it. [Read More]
(Nov 16, 2009
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Everywhere you turn, there are stories of new or updated government policies designed to help entrepreneurs launch startups that will help jump-start the economy. With the amount of state and national reforms aimed at lessening the recession, it's not always readily apparent how they impact small businesses and what opportunities these new policies bring. The Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship can help you sort things out. [Read More]
(Nov 13, 2009
) No matter what kind of startup you're launching, you'll need at least some basic computer software to create invoices, write letters, and develop spreadsheets to track inventory or accounts payable. There are plenty of commercial software suites that offer the applications you need, but they're typically pretty pricey. OpenOffice.org is a great, and free, alternative.
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