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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 20: Nayeem Hussain and Will Zell

Steve Blank

Inbound interest for partnerships, for employment, for investment (increased) — you name it from small companies, small HVAC contractors to large companies like AT&T. Will : Yes, (although)… Columbus, Ohio, has come a long ways, frankly, from a venture perspective. Orders increased. Drive Capital came in (to Columbus).

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SXSW Startups: Knowbella

Austin Startup

They will initially generate crowdsourcing revenues by matchmaking science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) researchers with government, academia and industry employers who pay to access the scientists seeking employment. We will also seek first-mover STEM recruiting customers in order to generate revenues. Learn and adapt.

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Valuations 101: Scorecard Valuation Methodology

Gust

In 2011, the valuation of pre-revenue, start-up companies is typically in the range of $1.5–$2.5 Such comparisons can only be made for companies at the same stage of development, in this case, for pre-revenue startup ventures. As can be seen the average (mean) pre-money valuation for recent pre-revenue deals is $2.1

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5 Important Lessons Your Small Business Should Learn From Successful Brands

crowdSPRING Blog

With millions of Americans calling their tissues “Kleenex” and their sodas “Cokes,” these brand names have become synonymous for the products they sell. After all, loyal customers lead to reliable, consistent revenue. The vacuum legend Hoover traces its humble beginnings to a tanning mill in Canton, Ohio.

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Cash Flow 101: Growing Your Business

Up and Running

Simply put, developing new products—assuming they’re the ones your customers want—will almost assuredly result in new revenue streams. Take a look at Whence, an Ohio-based startup that specializes in same-day delivery in the Columbus area. Look for new partnerships. they spend hours every day chauffeuring their kids around).

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 39: Jeremy Johnson and Michael Eidsaune

Steve Blank

For the past 30 years great colleges have approached recruitment by creating a list of names from the PSATs and then sending out glossy brochures. A pivotal meeting with nurses at Hospice of Dayton in Ohio helped them figure out what features to build: It was a bit like leading sheep to wolves, and became one of our biggest learning moments.

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Will The Marketplace Fairness Act Affect Your Small Business?

Up and Running

If a state has already passed the a Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement, which 22 states have (24 if you include associate members Ohio and Tennessee) , it has to post that it is going to begin enforcement. The act is applicable to any business making more than $1 million in out-of-state revenue.