startups
Start-Ups rush to bring chat room to Smartphones
The latest mobile craze centers on revamping text messages. Apps from a wave of new start-ups allow multiple people to participate in the same conversation on a mobile phone, like a group chat room, or conference call held by way of text message. The desire for the new group messaging services, their creators say, stems in part from the popularity of Facebook and Twitter. Full article.
A lawyer's advice on business partnerships
Philadelphia attorney John Gerber helps entrepreneurs start and build their companies, and in a recent interview, indicated that one of the biggest stumbling blocks for startups is properly structuring partnerships. According to Gerber, there are several essential issues that need to be addressed as you consider a business partnership. Full Interview.
Meeting the innovation challenge in a green future
In many ways, going green is like going electric was a century ago: The challenge isn't just to invent technologies; it's to create an entirely new industry. Thomas Edison's approach to electricity was a blueprint for industry creation, with its four interdependent components: an enabling technology, an innovative business model, a careful market-adoption strategy, and favorable government policy. By coordinating all four elements, companies can effectively test the viability of their cleantech concepts in the right context, with sufficient scale and minimum investment. Full Article.
Google Steps Up Acquisitions
Google is making acquisitions every couple of weeks. Its latest deal was last week’s purchase of Slide Inc., which makes games for social networks. The company is snapping up startups in social networking, mobile technology and graphical advertising -- areas where its homegrown efforts needed outside help. Full Article.
You Actually Can Get a Small Business Loan
For years, we’ve heard that banks won’t lend to you unless you have two years of track record in your business, which made getting a small business loan almost a non-starter for startups. However, Rohit Arora, CEO of Biz2Credit, thinks otherwise. He works with over 75 lenders through his lender-small business-matching website, a service we promote here at StartupNation. Rohit is one of the nation’s leading experts on lending for small businesses. Article and video.
