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Ideas to Help You Capitalize on the Sports Betting Boom in the United States

The Startup Magazine

As more states legalize sports betting – likely more will follow suit as a way to drum up some extra tax revenue – it is an excellent time to get in and capitalize on the booming and competitive industry as a gaming entrepreneur. It is no guarantee but could generate ad revenues if you do it right.

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Business Travel Decline Due To COVID And Environmental Concerns

YoungUpstarts

The number of flights in the United States was reduced by over 70% in April, seven times more than the impact of the financial crisis of 2008. The two largest markets are the United States and China. As pointed out by McKinsey , corporate travel is a major revenue source for many airlines and hotel chains.

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Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

During World War II the United States did something its adversaries did not; it enlisted professors and graduate students as civilians in 105 colleges and universities to build advanced weapon systems — nuclear weapons, radar, etc. And the best startups spun out of Stanford were building components for weapon systems.

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Conversion, retention and churn benchmarks

VC Cafe

Some studies suggest that the best consumer subscription companies are able to retain 65% of their revenue after one year. Good and great net revenue retention ( source ) Another factor to consider when it comes to achieving these metrics is the cost of acquisition, or CAC. based on a sample of over 300 SaaS companies.

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Forbes Announces 2013 List Of Best Small Companies In America

YoungUpstarts

Those companies that were considered by Forbes were publicly traded for at least a year, generated annual revenue between $5 million and $1 billion and boasted a stock price no lower than $5 a share. Most of us who live outside the United States wouldn’t be too familiar with most of the names on that list; perhaps in due time we will.

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Entrepreneur and Consultant Luke Lazarus Replicates His Success for the Benefit of Clients

The Startup Magazine

Colleges and universities across Australia and even several from the United States tried to recruit Lazarus to attend their school after his high school graduation. He places a strong emphasis on branding and how it positions his clients to start earning revenue shortly after opening their business.

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Small Business Optimism Persists, Despite The Pandemic

YoungUpstarts

In the inaugural American Express Entrepreneurial Spirit Trendex , the study, which polled 1,000 small and mid-sized businesses, revealed notable insights about the entrepreneurial spirit in the United States. Diversifying revenue streams (35%). The survey found the top activities are: Increasing marketing efforts (41%).