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What Angel Investing & Florida Condos Have in Common

Both Sides of the Table

While many of my friends bragged about their 5 condos in Florida I kept talking about how the real estate market was in a bubble – their gains an illusion. It is slowly becoming Florida Condos. This is the time it takes for a bankruptcy or asset sale to occur. “Yeah, but there is a shortage of supply.

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How To Start Your Own Small Business In 7 Easy Steps

YoungUpstarts

E-commerce sales are growing every year, so it is no surprise that new businesses are being set up online instead of in physical locations. Pick a Location. Nowadays, many businesses solely operate online due to the dramatic transformation that has taken place in how people buy things in recent years. Sort Out Your Finances.

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5 Big Problems Faced By Small-To-Medium US Manufacturers

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In its first year in business, a Florida Rock Industries management team faced a huge problem at their rock plant in Newberry when the high moisture content of raw materials caused a processing flow problem. In addition, they often don’t have a sophisticated marketing and sales process to grow their business. A small customer base.

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Why Startups Are Ready For A Reboot

YoungUpstarts

Even a simple Florida start-up could adjust to the changing tides if they knew how to approach the problem. Many startups are already tech-based, and the tech they use can help them connect with consumers and make sales online. Much of this success is due to the flexibility of startups and their ability to adapt.

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Eight Ways To Get Past The Fear Of “No”  And Start Risking Rejection

YoungUpstarts

Consider these statistics : Just 2 percent of sales occur during first meetings. In my book, I tell the story of a salesperson who did extensive research on each sales lead she got. Do you kick your sales pitch up a notch to your hard sell? Advice For The Young At Heart rejection sales sales management Tom Panaggio'

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6 Risks For Taking A Side Door Into A Public Exchange

Startup Professionals Musings

The cost of the shell, plus the cost of navigating the process, can approach a half-million dollars, depending on the shell company, according to Hamilton & Associates Law Group , a law firm based in Boca Raton, Florida. This approach is thus not viable for entrepreneurs already out of money. Being a public company isn’t cheap or easy.

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The “Curse of Knowledge”: How Expertise Can Hurt Marketing

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It can also come up in face-to-face meetings—sales pitches, conferences talks, account reviews, etc. For marketers in B2B sales, the challenge increases. The choreography of a B2B sale—in which the average buying decision involves more than five people —may require copy or collateral that serves multiple audiences.