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8 Challenges For Startups With A Neighborhood Focus

Startup Professionals Musings

Even though the world is getting smaller, due to easy global connectivity, people still feel alone if not well-connected locally. The term first appeared at least ten years ago, but the model is now very common. Watch out for local sales force requirements. If the sales force is too large, the site will probably not prosper.

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Entrepreneurs Now Start Hyperlocal Then Go Global

Startup Professionals Musings

Even though the world is getting smaller, due to easy global connectivity, people still feel alone if not well-connected locally. The term first appeared at least five years ago, but the model is now very common. Especially in local communities, people want to know where the sales are, and who is hanging out where.

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Smart Startups Think Global But Act Hyperlocal

Startup Professionals Musings

Even though the world is getting smaller, due to easy global connectivity, people still feel alone if not well-connected locally. The term first appeared five years ago, but the model is now very common. Especially in local communities, people want to know where the sales are, and who is hanging out where.

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Hyperlocal Has Great Potential And Real Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

Even though the world is getting smaller, due to easy global connectivity, people still feel alone if not well-connected locally. The term first appeared at least five years ago, but the model is now very common. Watch out for local sales force requirements. If the sales force is too large, the site will probably not prosper.

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Hyperlocal is the Latest Buzzword for Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

Even though the world is getting smaller, due to easy global connectivity, people still feel alone if not well-connected locally. These hyperlocal sites don’t have to compete with global sites, and always have unique content, community advertising, and local issues. Tags: startup website hyperlocal business. Marty Zwilling.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Companies They Admire Most For Innovation

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The innovation that has put its competitors to shame is the sale of its cars through e-commerce. They have a really cool business model where they summarize non-fiction books into 15-minute read or listen. Thanks to Oliver Hudson, Word Finder ! #24- Its innovations are as surprising as each other. 9- Mary Kay Cosmetics.