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From Airbnb to TaskRabbit to Zimride, sharing is becoming big business

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Julianna Iran, a tax consultant from Pasadena, Calif., Entrepreneurs have also tapped sharing platforms to directly market their goods and services, somewhat blurring the line between unadulterated peer-to-peer co-ops and direct sales channels. The $40 to $50 she charges for a one-way ride helps shave her costs on gas.

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14 Entrepreneurs Describe The BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) For Their Business?

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To solve this problem, we are working on new email marketing campaigns, Facebook retargeting, paid ads and other methods. Thanks to Margo Benge, The Creator’s Channel ! #12- In three years’ time, I hope to have grown my hostel chain to three locations and to have expanded my tour company to both Iran and Kyrgzstan.