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Enjoy the stories below and please share something you’ve read this week. The 36th edition of Small Business Eyeball Worthy Links of the Week:1. Obama’s S.B.A. Budget: Doing Less With More — New York Times — While President Obama is promoting big investments in the federal budget — namely on transportation, infrastructure and education spending — he is doing no such thing for the S.B.A. 2. Raising Capital? Follow These Public Relations Rules — Inc. — “If you think that PR is just about the press mention, think again. A great media campaign can actually make you money. Here’s how.” 3. The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies — Fast Company — FastCompany’s annual guide to the businesses in the country whose innovations are impacting their specific industries and our culture. Lendio didn’t make the list, yet, but it’s partner, LegalZoom, did. 4. Clive Thompson: Retro design is crippling innovation — Wired — “… unless we start weaning ourselves off these defunct models, we will fail to produce digital tools that harness what computers do best.” 5. Does Nobody Learn? Why More Pro Athletes Are Scoring Franchises After Sports — Inside Main Street — “Roughly 60% of NBA players find themselves bankrupt five years after retiring, while 78% of NFL players are in financial trouble two years after they call it quits, according to the NBA Players Association and Sports Illustrated, respectively.” 6. What Happens When a Business Owner Reveals What He Makes? — The New York Times — “A couple of observations on what happened when I told the world how much money I’m making. Short answer? Pretty much nothing.” 7. Purina’s Latest Ad Leaves Dog Lovers a Blubbering Mess Is the spot selling Kleenex, too? By David Griner — AdWeek — “A good ad can make you laugh, but a great ad can make you cry. By that standard, Purina and Leo Burnett’s ‘Inside Every Good Dog Is a Great Dog,’ set to the Tony Rogers song ‘Great.’” The real-time response is so impressive that so many people are typing through tears. Watch the ad below: Now it’s your turn. What did you see this week that is worthy of everyone’s eyeballs? MORE NEWS FROM LENDIOFailing Fast leads to SuccessOver that past few months, we’ve had some real strong momentum here at Lendio. It’s incredibly fun (& rewarding) to see “wins” on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. While we’ve had many spurts of positive momentum, the most recent string of successes is tied directly to a cultural philosophy that we are trying to ingrain here at Lendio: Failing Fast. As an Executive Team, we decided to read, study, and apply the principles of the book Lean Startup. Specifically, here are some of the items that have made a positive impact on the speed of innovation here at Lendio. Why Failing Fast leads to SuccessOver that past few months, we’ve had some real strong momentum here at Lendio. It’s incredibly fun (& rewarding) to see “wins” on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. While we’ve had many spurts of positive momentum, the most recent string of successes is tied d... 7 Eyeball Worthy Links #47Every Friday we list 7 of the best stories we’ve read throughout the week. Most have something to do with small business, entrepreneurship and getting funding or business loans. 20 Questions to Ask Yourself Before CrowdfundingNote: This is a guest post by professional keynote speaker, Scott Steinberg, a leading expert on leveraging new technology trends to enhance business strategy and family life. A noted industry consultant and bestselling author, his new book The Crowdfunding Bible is 100% free to download at www.CrowdFundingGuides.com, or in eBook form on Apple, Nook and Sony Reader devices. Lendio Scholarship Supported by 80 Colleges and Universities NationwideLendio scholarship to help emerging entrepreneurs have the resources to pursue education and their entrepreneurial dreams. RELATED SMALL BUSINESS NEWSHow Low Can Facebook Stock Go? And What Route Will It Take to Get There?Facebook ended Tuesday, its third day of trading at $31 per share -- $7 less than where it launched on Friday.... Mayan Doom or Time to Buy?According to ancient Mayan prognosticators our world should be coming to an end sometime around Christmas. If you’re sitting in Greece or JP Morgan’s bond-lending group, the end might seem like it’s already here. And off the Peruvian coast, wildlife is literally dropping from the sky.&... When 'I'm Too Sexy' Lawsuit Settles, Will IRS Win Too?This is a great country, one of equal opportunity and more. Where else could you find the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) handling a complaint alleging religious and gender discrimination occurring in a lingerie warehouse?... Want to Hangout With the SBA Chief? Join UsAs part of National Small Business Week, we'll be moderating a live chat with SBA chief Karen Mills and winners of the SBA's video contest Wednesday in a Google+ hangout. ... Private Equity Investments: A Question Of Supply And DemandThe PE investment picture as 2012 began looked very much like the one that prevailed two years ago as the industry was clawing its way back from the depths of the downturn. But as we discuss in Bain & Company’s Global Private Equity Report 2012, conditions today are more favorable for PE deal ... |
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Every Friday we list 7 of the best stories we’ve read throughout the week. Most have something to do with small business and getting funding or business loans. Occasionally we’ll add something that’s completely off topic.