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8 Challenges To Overcome In The Growth Of Hyperlocal

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I still hear often the dream of a free service to users, supported by advertising, per the Facebook model. Entrepreneurs don’t realize that Facebook spent over $100 million, before revenues from advertising turned cash positive. Business founders need deep pockets for this model.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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If failure is defined as failing to see the projected return on investment—say, a specific revenue growth rate or date to break even on cash flow—then more than 95% of start-ups fail, based on Mr. Ghoshs research. Non-classifiable Establishments. California. Connecticut. District of Columbia. Massachusetts. Mississippi.