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5 Rules Of Relevancy That Set Your New Venture Apart

Startup Professionals Musings

In the last few years, perhaps in reaction to the business integrity issues leading to the recession way back in 2008, I am seeing a renewed focus on other less tangible attributes which can set your startup apart. Today’s ultracompetitive global environment demands that you make alliances early.

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5 Startup Intangibles That Can Energize Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

In the last few years, perhaps in reaction to the business integrity issues leading to the recession way back in 2008, I am seeing a renewed focus on other less tangible attributes which can set your startup apart. Today’s ultracompetitive global environment demands that you make alliances early.

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5 Startup Strategies To Capitalize On Today’s Culture

Startup Professionals Musings

In the last few years, perhaps in reaction to the business integrity issues leading to the recession back in 2008, I am seeing a renewed focus on other less tangible attributes which can set your startup apart. Today’s ultracompetitive global environment demands that you make alliances early.

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Cracking The Code: Getting through the downturn: a few thoughts.

Cracking the Code

Thursday, November 13, 2008. 1st 2008 = base 100) This number compares to the Nasdaq reaching a low point of -46% and currently showing a -40% drop year to date. Rethink vertical segmentation: Healthcare? 1st 2008 with a base value of 100.00 Cracking The Code. Is Government a good idea? Add RSS feed. Subscribe via email.

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Cracking The Code: Cracking the SMB code

Cracking the Code

The time they spend with customers is usually limited to transactional core products sales, generating lower margins – The resource allocation is not always matching the opportunity (geography, customer segment, vertical.) – The rules of engagement for technical resources (solution or product specialists) are not clear.

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East meets West: Why Chinese app developers are targeting US smartphone owners

The Next Web

Founded in 2008, Shanghai-based CooTek is the company behind TouchPal X Keyboard and TouchPal Contacts , which lets you type contact names directly on your smartphone’s dial pad. That’s why the free business model is so popular in China. Innovation is more of monetization and the business model.

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Advice for CTO Founders: Don't Let Business Kill the Business

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