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30 Entrepreneurs Explain the Future Trends They See in Their Industry

Hearpreneur

We've also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working. 1- Seamless integration of digital technology. Construction companies are increasingly employing this technology to sell as many units as possible before the structure is completed. 9- Increased use of voice recognition technology.

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Use agile budgeting to manage your cash

David Teten

Inevitably, things cost more and take longer than expected. Consider ThedaCare , a healthcare system in Wisconsin, which eliminated its budgeting process in 2010. For example, they’re monitoring cost per unit of service (not just cost by department) to be sure that they offset cost increases (e.g.,

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30 Entrepreneurs Share Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

In times of tight finances, investments in digital and social media marketing are the most cost-effective and straightforward to quantify. By creating OptoCeutics, I'm truly allowed to lead by example and lay the groundwork for a healthier world by pioneering medical technology. Thanks to Colin Merrill, Wisconsin Junk Cars ! #26-

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Thinking about pricing - Startups and angels: Along the way to success

Tim Keane

What will it cost to re-communicate? Price competitively by reducing costs. We have another company that has "a better mousetrap," a manufacturing technology device. Our fully loaded cost is coming out at about $65 (!). What will it cost to re-communicate? Price competitively by reducing costs.

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How should I finance my new venture? - Startups and angels: Along.

Tim Keane

The overarching idea, of course, is to reduce the cost of capital while maintaining appropriate flexibility for the venture.  2]   Aligning interests in structure: cost and risk.   About the same cost as #2 but more flexible if repayment terms slip a bit.   But details in each category vary dramatically.

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Tough Love

Growthink Blog

The recent defeat of the recall effort to oust Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker should hearten those that wish to see governments at all levels benefit from the efficiencies and accountabilities that businesses utilize every day to innovate, execute, and thrive.

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Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs - Startups and angels: Along.

Tim Keane

« Technology versus market risk in angel investments | Main. |  And, now they come to discover that they'd created a problem that would cost their customer millions in lost sales.   And, now they come to discover that they'd created a problem that would cost their customer millions in lost sales.