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How to Write a Business Plan

Up and Running

You’ll end up with a long, generic statement about how your company is serving its customers, employees, etc. The company history section can provide new employees with background on the company so that they have better context for the work that they are doing and where the company has come from over the years. Public Relations.

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2011 May be the Year of the IPO for Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

It has been at least a decade since going public via an Initial Public Offering (IPO) has been considered a credible exit strategy for startups. Liquidity can help attract new employees and keep current ones happy. Do you need this for recruitment and retention? Do you need this for your image?

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