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How to Decrease the Odds That Your Startup Fails

Both Sides of the Table

In our industry we applaud the efforts for entrepreneurs to have tried and we know that today’s failure can bring the experience for tomorrow’s success. Most of this advice boils down to an argument in favor of basic planning before starting a company or raising money. How much ad revenue does TripAdvisor make?

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The Legal Side of Entrepreneurship

YoungUpstarts

This past summer, the Lightspeed Summer Fellowships program invited selected guests to provide aspiring entrepreneurs a perspective into all aspects of starting a new company. The program provides entrepreneurs the resources and mentoring they need to build their companies and develop their skills. Convertible Securities.

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Startups Should Make Their First Dollar Before They Raise Their First Dollar

ReadWriteStart

The world of startups is a bit like a gold rush right now: there’s lots of money to be made, almost no rules regarding who will make or lose it, and only a few will actually see a sustained profit at the end of the day. Secure revenue streams also mean that your business always has something to fall back on.

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3 Reasons To Seek Only What You Need During The Funding Process

YoungUpstarts

For new or young entrepreneurs, understanding the realities of the startup world often comes as a shock. Some entrepreneurs will choose to bootstrap their venture the best they can, while others will turn to trendier options such as crowd funding or a startup accelerator to get off the ground. By Paul Jackson, founder of Worthworm.

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Startups Should Make Their First Dollar Before They Raise Their First Dollar

ReadWriteStart

The world of startups is a bit like a gold rush right now: there’s lots of money to be made, almost no rules regarding who will make or lose it, and only a few will actually see a sustained profit at the end of the day. Secure revenue streams also mean that your business always has something to fall back on.

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11 Entrepreneurs Explain Their Major Accomplishments in 2018

Hearpreneur

In the last few days of 2018, we took some time to ask a few entrepreneurs and business what their biggest business accomplishments were. #1- I fully immersed myself in industry conversations, met ecosystem partners, and participated in social media discussions with next-generation entrepreneurs. 1- Launching our first collection.

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Entrepreneurs: The Funding Landscape Has Changed.

Berkonomics

Independent Third Parties: This area for securing business loans has witnessed the greatest degree of change, primarily due to removal of communication barriers using the Internet. There are a host of companies that can be accessed through web-search engines that can provide both secured and unsecured financing.