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6 Growth Challenges That Every Good Startup Will Face

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. This S-Curve, with no correction, can quickly lead to disaster. I’m not talking here about a small pivot.

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6 Reasons Your Hockey Stick Growth Curve Can Go Flat

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. This S-Curve, with no correction, can quickly lead to disaster. I’m not talking here about a small pivot.

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Strategy Roundtable For Entrepreneurs: Microsoft's $100K India Startup Challenge Grant

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The company has distribution through about 50 retailers in Chennai, and is looking for ways to market their product through online channels. We discussed guerilla p.r., Janardhan Swahar from Salem, India, presented Swayam Foods , a health food company that is focused on the Indian palette across snacks, quick-to-prepare items, etc.

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6 Ways To Display Your Startup Logo To Customers

YoungUpstarts

Logo stickers form the backbone of any solid guerilla marketing campaign. Next, try to distribute logo stickers to cause a viral sensation. These essential items will put your logo in front of customers, tying together your overall branding identity. Branded stickers are a versatile way to spread your logo all over.

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Is Your Business Ready For Curves In The Road Ahead?

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. This S-Curve, with no correction, can quickly lead to disaster. I’m not talking here about a small pivot.

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6 Growth Slowdowns That Can Quickly Lead To Disaster

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. This S-Curve, with no correction, can quickly lead to disaster. I’m not talking here about a small pivot.

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6 Offline Marketing Techniques That Are Still Important

YoungUpstarts

Guerilla marketing. This doesn’t sound as extreme as the name implies, it simply means being a bit sneaky when distributing your message.

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