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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Software Company

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Since the term “cloud computing” was coined in 1996—at least as we have come to understand its meaning—the software as a service industry has exploded. If you can fix a problem for someone and do it better, quicker, and/or cheaper than your competitor, you’re off to a good start.” – Gabriel Kuperman, founder and CEO of CuePin.

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How to Fine-tune Your Small Business Finances—from Funding to Growth [Webinar Recap]

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I have been involved in startups since I graduated from college in 1996. My founders and I started the company about three years ago. What I did is I learned the art of a pro forma and the value of a pro forma which basically is a forecast. I’m the CEO of Executive Speaking Success and I’m a long-time entrepreneur.