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

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based companies initially funded by venture capital between 2006 and 2011, 84% now are closely held and operating independently, 11% were acquired or made initial public offerings of stock and 4% went out of business, according to Dow Jones VentureSource. District of Columbia. District of Columbia. California.

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So You Want to Start a Cannabis Business: Advice for the Absolute Beginner

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Over half of the United States already have legalized cannabis in some form—that’s 29 states plus the District of Columbia. Generally, when someone thinks about types of cannabis businesses, dispensaries and grow operations usually come to mind. But the cannabis industry is much more than just grow operations and dispensaries.

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