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A new field guide for entrepreneurs of all stripes

Startup Lessons Learned

Differences in how people are reached, their expectations of the buying process, how their trust is earned, the price point they’ll accept, what distribution methods are most efficient, the messaging that attracts them -- all these factors (and more) may represent different sub-segments. Copyright © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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In Spite of Avatar, The Movie Business is Dead

Growthink Blog

billion dollar business this year to $5 billion by 2012, taking market share away from DVD retailers and intensifying the carriers' ambition to bid for the best (and first run) titles. A former partner in two leading Los Angeles media law firms, Lee holds a J.D. Has the U.S. Video-on-demand alone is estimated to grow from a $1.1

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How to Negotiate a Partner Role at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Firm

David Teten

It’s hard enough to get a job at a venture capital or private equity firm; it’s even more complex to join as a Partner. Sean Seton-Rogers, Partner, Profounders Capital, breaks the conversation into three areas: Control: voting/veto for new deals, share of management company. So assessing fit is critical. What should the firm do?

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7 Tips for Building Your Lean Team

Startup Lessons Learned

and Union College found that what they label the “c factor” (another term for collective intelligence) is correlated with “the average social sensitivity of group members, the equality in distribution of conversational turn-taking, and the proportion of females in the group.” It means that teams understand what can be undone.

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The Texas Startup Manifesto

Austin Startup

Some businesses can service all four cities with a single distribution hub in one of the cities, making it a unique market for launching new businesses. We’ll be bringing other entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and corporate partners with us. Texas exports more than California and New York combined. Department of Defense.

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How to Start a Farm: Your Complete Guide to Success

Up and Running

As of 2012, there were almost two million small farms in the U.S., What if, as you’re getting ready to harvest your first batch, you then find out that all the demand for passion fruit is centered in Southern California, and not in Miami like you thought? This number was updated from its previous cap of $250,000 in 2013.

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In Silicon Valley, Founders Fight for Control

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To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to your colleagues, clients or customers, use the Order Reprints tool at the bottom of any article or visit www.djreprints.com. Updated July 10, 2012, 7:57 p.m. A version of this article appeared July 11, 2012, on page B1 in the U.S. Copyright 2012 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.