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Strangling Innovation: Tesla versus “Rent Seekers”

Steve Blank

Recently, the New York and North Carolina legislatures considered a new law written by Auto Dealer lobbyists that would make it illegal for Tesla to sell cars directly to consumers. Strategies at this stage include: Hire your own lobbyists. i.e. revenue/profit sharing, two-tier hiring, etc. How do Rent Seekers win?

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Strangling Innovation: Tesla versus “Rent Seekers”

Steve Blank

Recently, the New York and North Carolina legislatures considered a new law written by Auto Dealer lobbyists that would make it illegal for Tesla to sell cars directly to consumers. Strategies at this stage include: Hire your own lobbyists. i.e. revenue/profit sharing, two-tier hiring, etc. How do Rent Seekers win?

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19 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

I started my law firm, Legal Direction, three weeks ago because I wanted to represent microprenuers, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs and small business owners in North Carolina. I watched the struggles my dad went through finding, hiring and managing reliable in-home care for my grandma. 11) Fear of Lawyers.

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

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Opinion: Noonan: The Romney Campaign Needs a New CEO. Firms Miss Out on Jobs Push A new federal program that lets states give companies financial incentives for hiring jobless people hasnt gained traction, illustrating the complications of government attempts to tackle unemployment. North Carolina. North Dakota.