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Simple Steps to ‘Bake Up’ the Perfect Business Plan
One of the first things any entrepreneur needs is a business plan, but coming up with a successful plan can be an intimidating process. According to experts at Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship, it’s […]
Project One, TeamRate and TruckBux Win Big at Drexel Startup Fest
Startups that can improve how students solve math problems, work better together in a group and even simplify grabbing lunch at the nearest food truck were the top winners at the 2017 Startup Fest hosted […]
Top Branding Tips for Budding Entrepreneurs
Branding is often one of the biggest challenges when establishing a startup or launching a new product. Experts from Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship offer the following brand-building tips for young entrepreneurs to keep […]
Student Startup One Step Closer to Bringing Smart Faucet to Homes
With a recent six-figure seed-round investment, Tern Water is one step closer to making homes more intelligent with its smart faucet. Mohamed Zerban, a senior in Drexel University’s College of Engineering, is the founder of […]
5 Essential Tips for Developing Your Brand’s Packaging
Packaging for your product should be about practicality and originality, according to experts at Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship. The experts put together a list of tips for budding entrepreneurs to consider when designing […]
Winners at Drexel Startup Day: Folding Bike Helmet, Language Coaching App
More than 400 Drexel University faculty, staff, students and alumni joined local entrepreneurs at Startup Day—hosted by Drexel’s Close School of Entrepreneurship—on Nov. 11. Student entrepreneurs — finalists in the University’s business plan competition — […]
Eight Tips for Successful Email Marketing
First impressions are key, especially when it comes to email marketing so the experts in Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship put together a list of tips every successful marketer should know. The tips were […]
Drexel’s Million-Dollar Scholar Named to 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Drexel’s Christopher Gray has come a long way since he first made headlines in 2013 as the million-dollar scholar who secured $1.3 million from 34 scholarships and created the Scholly app to help other students find and […]
10 Must-Know Tips for Budding Entrepreneurs
Launching a new company is not an easy undertaking. That’s why —according to Bloomberg—eight out of 10 companies fail within 18 months of opening for business. While there is no formula that can guarantee success, […]