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The Founder and Investor Trust Problem: It's not what you think.

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Don’t get me wrong—I don’t mean trust in the sense that VCs think founders are just going to get a fake passport and move to Fiji, or that investors are secretly plotting to take over the company.

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[Review] Rubies In The Orchard

YoungUpstarts

Serial entrepreneur and billionaire Lynda Resnick’s book “ Rubies in the Orchard: How to Uncover the Hidden Gems in Your Business ” provides a fascinating glimpse into the marketing strategies behind brands like POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora and the Franklin Mint. Image source. image source ).

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The Screwy Logic of Crowdfunding and Venture Fund Regulation

This is going to be BIG.

You know, because sometimes startups just simply don't make it [shrug] but you gotta watch out for those financial hucksters who are looking to take your money and run off to kick it in Fiji. tanning salon/seed fund combo. scratches bald head].

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First Impressions Matter: The Importance of Great Visual Design

ConversionXL

the idea of going on a holiday to Fiji), inspiring photography is the leading first impression creator. Key takeaway: If you’re selling a dream (e.g. Positive first impressions lead to higher satisfaction.

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Advertising has become content

The Equity Kicker

The surfer is Sean Woolnough, the wave was in Namoto Island, Fiji, and the photo was taken by Stuart Gibson. One of the other great things about the internet is that ready access to reviews and social media has made it impossible for companies to compensate for bad products with big marketing budgets.

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How Startups Can Benefit From Cloud Accounting

YoungUpstarts

This means you can have all of the information at your fingertips whether you’re at the office or on vacation in Fiji. Productivity can be maintained at a high standard regardless of your location or the hour of the day. The number of users is only limited by your choice, and the cost does not increase by number of users.

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What living in different countries has taught me about life (and work)

Austin Startup

How to find a common ground with strangers We are all, in many ways, a product of our upbringing. Over the next 6 months, I traveled to various parts of the country and abroad to countries like Fiji, Bali, and New Zealand, where I was captivated by the natural beauty of the region. Learning local customs is second nature to me.