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You’ve got the next billion-dollar idea. Or million dollar, or whatever it is. The point is it’s good, and you want to prove its value. This is the stage where most startups die -- which is to say before they even get in progress. Because the most daunting problem to seeding the next big idea is capital. Most first-time entrepreneurs have heard of venture capitalist firms and angel investors. That’s how Facebook got started, right? So why shouldn’t it be you? The truth is it’s extremely difficult and rare for first-timers to receive funding this way. In fact, by some estimates, less than one per cent of startups are funded by angel investors and a fraction of one per cent by VCs. Problems finding funding to start a business When looking for outside funding, many business owners look to friends and family. But do you have friends and family that are able and willing to shell out more to see if your idea is worthwhile? And getting a loan fro...

Why do some start-ups thrive and others struggle after just a few months staying on the field? No matter how good your idea is or how passionate you are about your trained project, ultimately you’ll need to make money to grow advance. Fortunately, there are plenty of assets on-hand to support budding business owners, from start-up accelerators to specialised courses, and even websites, which provide level-headed guidance on handling the risks to your business and its growth. There are Start-Up are one such organisation. These guidelines were taken from an entrepreneurship workshop delivered on behalf of a group of bloggers interested in turning their passion into a full-time business. Manage your time effectively Time management is at the core of any kind of productivity. Every Monday morning, spend 30 minutes to an hour planning the forthcoming week plan it's very helpful. Prioritising your time based on the business value of the tasks at hand will mean significan...