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Lousy Products Might Break Your Bones – But A Name Will Seldom Hurt You

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At the time of its launch, the name “cisco” was also confusingly similar to SYSCO, the $20B food distribution company. Readily Pronounceable – A name’s proper accent should be obvious, as made painfully clear in the 1996 Tom Hank’s Movie, “That Thing You Do!” John is a CPA and holds an M.B.A. from the Wharton School.

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How to Fine-tune Your Small Business Finances—from Funding to Growth [Webinar Recap]

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I have been involved in startups since I graduated from college in 1996. Three, I’m a book keeper, accountant or CPA and other. Three, I’m a bookkeeper, accountant or CPA or other. This is really an exciting panel to be a part of. Bates: Fantastic. Thank you Sabrina. I’ll say that one more time.