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Retro: My Favorite Blog Post on Raising VC

Both Sides of the Table

I had previously raised VC in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2005. There was no viral social networking products back then like Twitter where people could easily discover your content. Consumer approach to software for business users. Page 6: We already have several pilot customers including a very large, unnamed software firm.

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Google+ Offers Great Business Potential :: Small Business.

Duct Tape Marketing

Facebook is a social network, built from the ground up for that purpose, by a company that does nothing else. It’s much like a bookmarking tool with social sharing in your network added. My view is that no one thing can slow Facebook, they’ve simply grown too large and too important for too many people.

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5 Creative Ways to Use Text Messages in Marketing :: Small.

Duct Tape Marketing

The problem is that all those little RF keypads, receiver and software to integrate with your slides can add up to lots of bucks. Coupon distribution Creating membership type levels where people can get special treatment or special announcements is a great way to build community. I’ve been using GroupMe and think it works well.

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Okay, I'm Creating Content How Do I Get Someone to Read it 3.

Duct Tape Marketing

People Distribute Content If you’re creating online content, you’ve got to get the word out about it for people to share it far and wide with others. It’s not called social media for nothing. Beyond the creation of content itself, online content distribution begins with key relationships with others in your subject matter arena.

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How To Close The Books on Your Startup

mashable.com

This is particularly true in the fast-paced high-tech and software world, where only a small percentage of startups mature. In most states, an LLC or Corporation must settle its debts before any distributions can be made to members. Again, no assets can be distributed until all debts have been settled. 29% of U.S.

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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Ted Livingston’s rollercoaster ride as CEO of hit messaging startup Kik

The Next Web

A fortnight ago, Boris interviewed Reed Hastings on his business lessons and experience, but now I’m shaking it up with a look at a 26-year-old founder who is disrupting the mobile and social networking spaces: Kik CEO and founder Ted Livingston. I went to university in Waterloo in 2005 for engineering.

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Why Launching a Startup Is More Expensive Than You Think

mashable.com

After all, high-quality open source software is free, the cloud makes computer power far less expensive, and anyone with an Internet connection can learn Ruby and CSS. Then we allocated the saved money into hiring the highest quality developers available — especially those who have experience working with a distributed team.

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