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10 Ways to Find out What Your Competitors Are Doing

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Securities Exchange Commission or the equivalent in your country. It is also a good idea to have a look at Environmental Protection Agency files, the Patent and Trademark Office, as well as local planning commissions. Analyze your competitor’s website and SEO strategy.

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Small Business and Startups: The Trends for 2014 (Pt II)

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Outsourcing social media. Many small business owners are devoting a significant chunk of their capacity to social media marketing, albeit sometimes with limited results. Recently the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rules to govern the upcoming changes in equity crowdfunding for startups and small businesses.

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Cracking The Code: The Bessemer 10 laws of SaaS - Fall 2008.

Cracking the Code

Given the high cost of capital for private SaaS companies, wise executives will often offer slight MRR discounts to customers in exchange for quarterly or annual pre-payment terms, and provide incentives for their sales force accordingly. Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Yet many B2B companies don’t have a clue.