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Airbnb S-1 (Part 1): So How Profitable Is This Thing Really?

View from Seed

You can read various articles out there which will give you the cursory facts about Airbnb like their overall revenue or profitability or how their business has faired here in 2020 in the COVID environment. But ops & customer support is another 17-20% of revenue and arguably you couldn’t run the business if you took that away.

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How Baby Boomers Fit In The Realm Of Entrepreneurship

Startup Professionals Musings

According to a report last year from the Kauffman Foundation , the highest rate of entrepreneurship in America shifted a few years ago to the Boomer age group, compared to Gen-X (1965 to1980) and Gen-Y (1981 to 1995). Marketing and sales to Gen-Y customers. Yet credible reports on current trends tell us just the opposite.

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Forbes Announces 2013 List Of Best Small Companies In America

YoungUpstarts

American business magazine Forbes has announced its list of “ The Best Small Companies in America “ for 2013, with Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc topping the rankings of 100 small businesses based on earnings growth, sales growth and return on equity in the past 12 months and over five years.

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4 Attributes Your Next VP Of Sales Must Possess When Expanding To New Markets

YoungUpstarts

by Ryan Moore, Director of Client Management, Peak Sales Recruiting. When it’s time to hire a VP of Sales, there are a few common attributes you’re probably quick to look for. Relationship sales play a critical role in expansion—whether you’re entering an unfamiliar market or launching a new service or product.

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Startups Are Not Just The Realm Of Young Generations

Startup Professionals Musings

According to the most recent report from the Kauffman Foundation , the highest rate of entrepreneurship in America shifted a few years ago to the Boomer age group, compared to Gen-X (1965 to1980) and Gen-Y (1981 to 1995). Marketing and sales to Gen-Y customers. Yet credible reports on current trends tell us just the opposite.

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Seeking CEO+team for VC-backed startup: Make America Functional Again

David Teten

Do you want to make America functional again ? Briefly, we think there’s a substantial market for a business which helps enterprises to execute initiatives which require coordination across diverse stakeholders, e.g., make a large sale to a critical client, or lobby for a change in regulation. Frequently Asked Questions.

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Seeking CEO+team for VC-backed startup: Make America Functional Again

David Teten

Do you want to make America functional again ? Briefly, we think there’s a substantial market for a business which helps enterprises to execute initiatives which require coordination across diverse stakeholders, e.g., make a large sale to a critical client, or lobby for a change in regulation. Frequently Asked Questions. A nonprofit?

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