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How to Write a Mission Statement in 5 Easy Steps

Up and Running

Some of the best mission statements also extend themselves to include fourth and fifth dimensions: what the company does for its community, and for the world. For example, Apple Computer’s 2017 mission statement is: “Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Business or Entrepreneur Turnaround Story

Hearpreneur

BMW introduced subscription fees for their cars, creating revolutionary changes in the conservative automotive community. In 2017, he purchased a $40 million home, maybe to provide a stable environment for his two young children. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community. #16- Subscription service by BMW.

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15 Entrepreneurs Reveal What They Look Forward To in 2018

Hearpreneur

After investing in and sowing my business in 2017, I’ve made the infrastructure and staffing changes that will set me up for a year to reap some profit. I am looking forward to seeing what 2018 brings as 2017 has been full of surprises and highlights. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community. 2- Reaping.

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The VC Inclusion Clause #MovingForward

Both Sides of the Table

We do this not just because it’s the right thing to do but also we believe it will help drive large and differentiated returns. Thank you to Hamet Watt for being such a positive leader in the African American community?—?I I can’t wait to see the businesses you launch with your new foundry.

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Founders Interview: ServiceMaster by Simons Franchise Owners Sam Simon and Nasutsa Mabwa

The Startup Magazine

Importantly, ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons supports and engages in the communities they serve by giving back. Nasutsa: When we opened our second location in 2017 to better serve our North Shore customers, the business changed tremendously. TSM: You’ve had to adjust your strategy over the years.

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How Venture Capital Decision Making Has Changed During the Pandemic

View from Seed

Investors looked to known, credible networks, to closed communities, and sought warm introductions to source new deals. We looked to who from our respected community could help us meet founders, partnered closely with co-investors we’d worked with before and with credible angels.”.

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5 Financial Concepts Every Startup Founder Should Know

The Startup Magazine

This differential is often referred to as “Goodwill” and it is an idea plays out a lot in the software market. In 2017, Atlassian paid $425 million to acquire Trello, even though Trello only made about $3.5 million in revenue at the time.

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