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What Angel Investing & Florida Condos Have in Common

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While many of my friends bragged about their 5 condos in Florida I kept talking about how the real estate market was in a bubble – their gains an illusion. They have marked-up paper gains propped up by an over excited venture capital market that has validated their investments. It is slowly becoming Florida Condos.

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Why Startups Are Ready For A Reboot

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Even a simple Florida start-up could adjust to the changing tides if they knew how to approach the problem. Venture capital firms have become more discerning where they put their limited funds to use, and banks have always been anti-startup in their business dealings. However, the biggest hurdle is yet to come.

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The Not-So-Secret Secrets To Making It Big: Five Surprisingly Doable Steps That Will Propel You To The Top

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When you take the time to focus, have discipline, and require follow-up, whether you’re a business owner, a manager, or an employee moving up the ladder, you’re creating a road map that documents what has to be accomplished and by when. After opening initial laboratory test stores in Florida and Ohio, a national roll-out is now underway.

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Venture Capitalists, Super Angels and the State of Startup Funding

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The venture capital industry is facing real competition for the first time in decades. Not only that, but the growing battle between venture capital firms and “super angels&# presents an amazing opportunity for entrepreneurs trying to build the next big thing. The answer is the rise of super angels, Graham said.

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Venture Capitalists, Super Angels and the State of Startup Funding

mashable.com

The venture capital industry is facing real competition for the first time in decades. Not only that, but the growing battle between venture capital firms and “super angels&# presents an amazing opportunity for entrepreneurs trying to build the next big thing. The answer is the rise of super angels, Graham said.

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Five Sensible Business Lessons You Must Learn to Embrace — No App Necessary!

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He is also CEO of Max-Ventures, a venture capital and retail consulting firm, and cofounder and CEO of Max-Wellness, a comprehensive health and wellness retail chain that launched in 2010. After opening initial laboratory test stores in Florida and Ohio, a national roll-out is now underway.

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Be a Benevolent Dictator (And Eight More Lessons For Getting Your Stalled Start-up Off The Ground)

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With those out of the way, I’d take a management walkabout checking with staff members at all levels. According to a variety of studies, the cost of firing senior- or middle-management personnel can be as high as 300 percent of that person’s annual salary, and in some cases even higher. Let “Mother” do the hiring.

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