Entrepreneurship
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#638When testing a new product, make two or three prototypes to show to the target audience and to potential advertisers.Oct 10, 2013
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#621Have an innovative idea? Before you start developing it, ask: What are your goals? Are the benefits worth the investment?Jun 17, 2013
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#578In audience research, surveys are best for understanding broad trends--when you want to know “how many” or “how much.”Aug 03, 2012
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#560If you're developing a website or news service, it’s probably not feasible to assume readers will pay directly for the content. The most likely source of revenue is with advertising or syndication.Jul 10, 2012
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#531One trait successful entrepreneurs share: They are comfortable asking for money.Mar 02, 2012
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#464Play to your strengths. Entrepreneurs and journalists can use their professional passion and interests as a competitive advantage.Sep 27, 2011
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#462Before you decide to start an online business, it’s important to consider its prospects for success. Many entrepreneurs make the mistake of starting a company based on a job they always wanted to have instead of a company that fills a void.Sep 22, 2011
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#408Successful entrepreneurs have several traits in common: a maniacal devotion to quality content, an engagement with their audience, a flexible business model and teammates who buy into their cause.Jul 08, 2011
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#389Be creative in pursuit of revenue for your online news startup. Money can come from advertising, philanthropy, syndication and charging for premium content. Also consider scheduling live events, such as finding a sponsor to bring in a newsmaker for a talk or panel discussion.Jun 14, 2011
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#373Be OK with the prospect you might look stupid or even fail before deciding to become an entrepreneurial journalist.May 25, 2011
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