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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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based companies initially funded by venture capital between 2006 and 2011, 84% now are closely held and operating independently, 11% were acquired or made initial public offerings of stock and 4% went out of business, according to Dow Jones VentureSource. Business Services (B2B). Languishing businesses were counted as survivors.

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7 Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Spend Their Holidays

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SEO, operations, hiring, marketing, you name it. Over the years, themes have ranged from a casino night, to a winter Olympics to a Kentucky derby party. Entrepreneurship can be a 100-hour-a-week job, so it’s always good to momentarily take a step back and give thanks for all the great things in my life. 2- Taking a long weekend.

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Top Social Media Measurement and Tracking Tools

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