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Founder Interview: Richard Lavina Innovating Accounting Services with Taxfyle

The Startup Magazine

Richard: I went to school for accounting and followed a path after graduation that those of us in that major typically follow: I started working for a CPA firm in Miami. TSM: What inspired you to start Taxfyle? I learned the ropes there and eventually got an offer to work at one of the Big Four. Magazine’ Inc.

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Texas Startup Manifesto 2.0

Austin Startup

Or are they running to a fresh perspective, a massive talent pool, and an innovation culture that balances social impact with global domination? At the same time, early-stage companies are thinking beyond the high prices of Silicon Valley to put down roots and find financing and growth partners. Was this going to happen anyway?

Texas 90
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Philosopher Versus MBA

Reid Hoffman

The Network May Not be as Valuable as It Seems. Even critics of business school will generally acknowledge that attending a top-tier school helps the student build a strong personal network. But how strong is that business school network actually useful for entrepreneurs? Networks are both safety nets and trampolines.

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Philosopher Versus MBA

Reid Hoffman

The Network May Not be as Valuable as It Seems. Even critics of business school will generally acknowledge that attending a top-tier school helps the student build a strong personal network. But how strong is that business school network actually useful for entrepreneurs? Networks are both safety nets and trampolines.

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27 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

My strength was not in finance, so one of the first things I did was hire someone to handle the books and keep me on a solid financial path, so I could focus on running my business. It began as a network that brought physical copies of newspapers to travelers abroad. My greatest strength is in connecting with people.

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How to Start a Farm: Your Complete Guide to Success

Up and Running

Step 3: Get financed. We have learned a lot just from doing, networking, and talking to other farmers. Building good relationships and networking also go a long way to helping you pick up relevant skills, especially in the early days. Step 3: Getting financed. The state of small farm business in the U.S.A. In the U.S.,

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Bitesize Monday: Indian Summer in Israeli VC funding (Takadu, Celeno, Superfish, Headway, Real Match)

VC Cafe

Celeno Communications , an Israel-based provider of semiconductors for multimedia WiFi home networking applications, this morning announced that it has secured a $12 million funding round, which included a strategic investment by international cable operator Liberty Global. venturebeat ].