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Startups: A Verbal Wave at Social Media Means Diddly

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Investors will expect marketing to show up in your pitch, and if they like your pitch they’ll want your business plan and marketing better be there too. Saying “SEO” or “banner advertising” or “pay-per-click” isn’t enough, not even all these terms together. It takes a combination of focus, strategy, and tactics; a real plan. .

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The Cost Equation for a Startup is Better Than Ever

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Establishing the legal structure for your business, registering trademarks, filing copyrights and patents, and drafting partnership agreements used to require extensive attorney fees and ongoing consultation. I now see and believe business plans that budget $1K for all this, versus a previous $20K or more. Facilities and staff.

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