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‘Dear Abby’ Style Advice to Real Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

I am retired but formerly have been a marketing director and involved in CPA financial services. I would like my sweat equity and existing IP to be the risk that I incur without also risking an asset that could easily represent the majority of my total assets. Where to start for funding and does a business plan differ?

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Beware The Consultant

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If a consultant claims they can enhance your marketing efforts, pay them based on their direct impact on your incremental sales. Their story, market positioning, products, etc. John is a CPA and holds an M.B.A. IP) is an ugly thing at a startup. This is why BDC’s can often successfully outsource a wide variety functions.

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CXL Live 2017 Recap: Optimization & Growth Insights from 20+ Experts

ConversionXL

Last week, 400+ data-driven marketers from 20+ countries around the world met up in the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas for CXL Live 2017. You can personalize just by understanding the markets. Combine the brand marketing manager and the data analyst. Optimization champions are zen marketing masters. Image Credit.