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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Business or Entrepreneur Turnaround Story

Hearpreneur

Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph to combat late fees for video rentals. Before Jobs returned to the business in 1997, its sales, and popularity all steadily declined for 12 years, nearly driving it into bankruptcy. WhatsApp became one of the most popular apps for social media by 2014.

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What Is It That You’re ALWAYS Selling?

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

It’s this article by Tom Peters I read way back in 1997 that shifted a paradigm in my business thinking, and got me working on a strategy to brand myself. “Social marketing&# , even if it’s a paradox in terms, is about revealing and sharing your personality. That’s how marketing on social media works.

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Design for Startups: The Aesthetics of Web Apps in 6 Questions

www.readwriteweb.com

The landing page for Bonds viral, social game, Spymaster. For example, MySpace might have been the best social networking site around for connecting with friends, but the overbearing profiles and flashing backgrounds pushed me away. There are other social networks that look more aesthetically pleasing.

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