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Airbnb S-1 (Part 1): So How Profitable Is This Thing Really?

View from Seed

Airbnb’s availability as a marketplace and its aggregation of substantial consumer demand has actually meant certain forms of lodging have been newly built or converted into rooms for the primary purpose of listing on Airbnb. How does this all stack up against OTAs or hotel companies?

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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Sam & Rahul have worked closely together on “innovate & operate” since the earliest days of MakeSpace. and we were met with weak demand, slow growth and high costs.

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Five Categories with Corona Tailwinds

View from Seed

Independently owned and operated restaurants, representing 78% of the country’s one million restaurants, will likely fare even worse, with significantly less cash on hand than larger restaurant groups and chains. This will hopefully help local restaurants weather the storm, while increasing delivery demand.

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Tech Industry Hiring In Canada Continues To Grow

YoungUpstarts

New emerging technologies have been the key catalyst for in-demand jobs. According to tech recruiters , 2019 has brought a handful of tech jobs to the forefront, such as cyber security engineering, AI/machine learning and data scientists, to name a few. Tech Association listed five tech jobs in high demand until 2021.

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The New Startup: Legal Financing & Lawsuit Loans

YoungUpstarts

While competition is hot, it’s clear that legal financing is increasing in demand. According to an annual report from US Courts , the total number of personal injury lawsuits filed in a district court almost doubled between 1990 and 2019. In 2019, personal injury claims made up nearly one-third of all civil cases in the US.

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10 Realities Today Cause Startups To Bypass An IPO

Startup Professionals Musings

According to a recent Ernst & Young global report , the first half 2019 global IPO activity slowdown continued, following an unusually quiet Q1 2019 as ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade issues dampened IPO sentiment. Typical costs for startups today range from $250,000 to $1 million, even if the offering does not go through.

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How to Start a Brewery Business: The Complete 9 Step Guide (2019)

crowdSPRING Blog

As you can see, this 3-tier system provides the framework within which your future craft beer business must operate. There are basic administrative tasks that all businesses must complete in order to legally operate. Overspending on your brewing system without an established demand will only backfire. So, get to know it well.