Archive for July, 2008
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
PartnerUp Acquired by Deluxe Corporation
I’m thrilled to announce today that PartnerUp has been acquired by Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX), a Twin Cities-based Fortune 1000 company that offers small businesses products and services to help owners manage, grow and promote their businesses.
So what does all of this mean for you? Well, on the one hand it means nothing. I’ll still […]
3 Comments » - Posted in PartnerUp, Acquisitions, The StartUp Blog by Steve N.
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
StartUp Blog Takes a Short Hiatus
I just wanted to take a second to let you all know that posts will be lighter this week. I have a bunch of different jobs here at PartnerUp, and this week I’m going to be pretty swamped working on some exciting new initiatives—more on those later. Posting will pick up again later this week.
No Comments » - Posted in The StartUp Blog by Megan Dorn
Monday, July 28th, 2008
The Post Engages Readers with Online Predictions
The Washington Post has partnered with Predictify, an online polling service, according to TechCrunch. The Post is creating a prediction center that allows readers to predict outcomes of different stories and participate in discussions. The center then scores and ranks readers according to their predictions.
Providing comments will still be a part of many stories, but […]
No Comments » - Posted in Technology, Small Business by Megan Dorn
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Minimum Wage Goes Up Again…and Again
Exactly one year ago minimum wage increased to $5.85 per hour. Today it increases to $6.55 per hour. At this same time next year it will once again go up, this time to $7.25 per hour.
There is a clear impact here for small business owners across America. When minimum wage increased last year it didn’t […]
2 Comments » - Posted in Business and Politics, Small Business by Megan Dorn
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Motivation Is Key to Productivity
Your employees seem to be developing a lackluster attitude toward work. Sure, a solid compensation package may have been the key to attracting and retaining your employees, but they still seem less than thrilled to be there everyday, and it’s causing productivity to suffer. When the compensation is already up to par, keeping them happy […]
No Comments » - Posted in Small Business, Startup Teams by Megan Dorn
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Designing a Brand-Building Logo
A logo speaks volumes about your company—what you do, how professional you are, if you can be trusted, etc. But what really makes a logo important is that it creates an image and builds your brand. You want your logo to be simple, eye-catching and innovative, and at the same time you want it to […]
No Comments » - Posted in Small Business, Tips for Startups by Megan Dorn
Monday, July 21st, 2008
Insuring Your Small Business
There is only one kind of business insurance that’s required by law, and that’s worker’s compensation (only required if you have workers); all other forms are elective. That’s not a free pass to forgo purchasing business insurance though. Let’s face it; even if you don’t HAVE to get it, you still HAVE to get it, […]
1 Comment » - Posted in Small Business, Starting Up, Tips for Startups by Megan Dorn
Friday, July 18th, 2008
Provigil: An Entrepreneurs “Drug of Choice”
Michael Arrington’s TechCrunch post eariler this week about the prescription drug Provigil definitely aired some dirty laundry among the entrepreneurial community. “The buzz lately is that it’s the ‘entrepreneur’s drug of choice,’” according to Arrington. Provigil is only approved to treat narcolepsy, but entrepreneurs are using it to work upwards of 20 hours a day […]
