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30 Entrepreneur Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

Our homeownership programs help people build momentum with their finances , and we hope to continue building momentum in our business for years to come! My business name „Finanzentdecker“ (Finance Explorer“) was created in front of the whiteboard in a long night full of ideas, that just weren‘t good enough. Photo Credit: Terry Kasdan.

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How to Get Funding from Billionaire Investor Mark Cuban and Other Stories

Up and Running

But, before they were big names, they were simply a team that needed additional money urgently to pay their website development firm. They emailed billionaire investor Mark Cuban, asking him for financing. Founded in 2012, FINEX Cast Iron Cookware Co. In 2012, Vernetta Freeney was seeking funding to grow her business.

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4 Essential Hires If You’re Starting a Business in 2020

Up and Running

You’re not going to be an incredible CFO/CEO/graphic designer/web developer. To appeal to the digital natives born between 1996 and 2012 , it’s important to hire a marketer who understands the trends and values that are influencing this generation’s spending habits. An accounting or finance pro for money matters.

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We crowdfunded $1.7 million for a new online news publication. This is our story so far.

The Next Web

His superiors weren’t all happy with this atypical approach to news and asked him to leave in September 2012. In December 2012 he met up with the founders of Momkai , a creative agency with clients such as Red Bull and Nike. In the future, we will white-label this CMS to further finance our journalistic adventure.

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Supercharge Growth Without Raising Money

YoungUpstarts

Things began to get serious in an apartment in 2012. Which was the case in 2012. In early 2013, the team and I opened a media agency to help companies with their digital advertising goals, web development needs, and social media strategies. I always encourage entrepreneurs to get creative with sourcing finance.

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How to Pick the Right Name for Your Business

mashable.com

World Featured in US & World Videos Featured: Facebook CES 2012 Awards. January 16, 2012 by Nellie Akalp. January 16, 2012 14:04:54. January 16, 2012 14:10:08. It sure is nice to have your company name match your web address. January 16, 2012 14:24:44. January 16, 2012 16:40:38. Where its going.

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How To Close The Books on Your Startup

mashable.com

World Featured in US & World Videos Featured: Facebook CES 2012 Awards. January 21, 2012 by Nellie Akalp. The Most-Shared 2012 Super Bowl Ad Teasers So Far [VIDEOS]. January 21, 2012 17:53:09. January 21, 2012 19:11:24. I’ve noticed a number of web development firms and agencies just vanish without a trace.

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