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Facebook S-1: The Most Anticipated IPO in a Decade ? AGILEVC

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Facebook estimates they already have 60% of addressable US internet users. But places like Brazil and India are estimated at 20-30% and Japan and South Korea at <15%. Internationally Facebook’s user growth is still accelerating, but there are clear regional differences. link] leehower. Great point Steve.

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Growing Smaller: How Smaller Retailers Are Thinking Beyond Fashion Weeks For #fashion To Compete

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Technological advancements and the democratizing power of the Internet have allowed retailers to scale up without sacrificing intimacy and personal service. A Bain study showed that just a five percent growth in customer retention could boost profitability by 75 percent. [4]. They’re highly personal.