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Startup Spotlight: Let’s Go Du+ch!

ByKristen Luciani

Sharing experiences, creating memories, engaging with like-minded people, enjoying a richer life… this is the concept behind going “du+ch.” The company was born of longtime friends Vincent Paradiso and Debora McCleary, who partnered to create a social network for travel and entertainment. Both entrepreneurs in their previous lives, Vincent and Debora created a unique way…

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I Need Some Advice…And A Line Of Credit

ByKristen Luciani

Let’s face it. New business owners have a heck of a lot to learn when they’re first starting out and they often learn very costly lessons. Wouldn’t it be great to have a trusted funding resource with expertise in your industry, which could guide decision-making with sound advice and help you better manage your financial…

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Taking It To The Street…Maybe With Some Wine And Cheese

ByKristen Luciani

In a world where virtual is no longer the alternate reality, there is still a lot to be said for direct human contact as a driver of prospects and sales. Let’s face it, we’re all way too dependent on our mobile devices and completely absorbed in email, texting, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube…and on and…

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How Do You Keep The Music Playing? How Do You Make It Last??

ByKristen Luciani

So you’re sitting in front of your laptop a couple of months post-launch scratching your head, thinking “What the heck should I do NOW?” Very good question. It’s one that I’m pretty sure most small business owners have. Launch week ROCKED!!! We sold a TON!!! But now? Two months later? CRICKETS. You’re still a ways…

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Celebrate The Lifestyle, Not The Product

ByKristen Luciani

As a small business owner I was always challenged with finding new ways of reaching fellow handbag junkies who would buy my designs. In retrospect, I tried to boil the ocean and I didn’t reach my target at the right level. The primary goal was always to move units and recoup costs so I’d have funds to…

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