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How to Be Ready for What’s Next

Duct Tape Marketing

Under his leadership, the company grew from just over $6 million in annual revenue in 1993 to over $1.6 Under his leadership, the company grew from just over $6 million in annual revenue in 1993 to over $1.6 He has seen what it takes to make the impossible, possible. Which route should you take innovation or invention?

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Small Business – 4 Reasons You’re Too Small to Fail

Mike Michalowicz

?. Mural by Luke Buchanan, Raleigh, North Carolina. You’re increasing the local job market and revenue. It’s a bit bumpy lately, right? . While we’re all on this roller coaster, I want to remind you just how important your small business is. And, that you have some advantages that big business doesn’t have access to.

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Strategy Roundtable For Entrepreneurs: VCs Are Not Always Right

ReadWriteStart

In How To Defend Your Dream Against All Odds , Alex and I explore the company's journey to $200 Million in revenue, while their VCs wrote them off. Zoho is already over $100 million in revenue and is seeing tremendous traction. Having turned down all overtures for investment, Zoho continues merrily on in its bootstrapping path.

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Strangling Innovation: Tesla versus “Rent Seekers”

Steve Blank

Recently, the New York and North Carolina legislatures considered a new law written by Auto Dealer lobbyists that would make it illegal for Tesla to sell cars directly to consumers. i.e. revenue/profit sharing, two-tier hiring, etc. This got me thinking about the legal obstacles that face innovators with new business models.

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4 Simple Ways Retailers Can Boost Curb Appeal

YoungUpstarts

When the town of Maggie Valley, North Carolina was experiencing a rapid decline in tourism a few years ago, they called in a consultant to help them regain some of the foot traffic that was becoming increasingly elusive. But just how much does it really matter? A lot – at least according to one expert. A vicious cycle.).

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Strangling Innovation: Tesla versus “Rent Seekers”

Steve Blank

Recently, the New York and North Carolina legislatures considered a new law written by Auto Dealer lobbyists that would make it illegal for Tesla to sell cars directly to consumers. i.e. revenue/profit sharing, two-tier hiring, etc. This got me thinking about the legal obstacles that face innovators with new business models.

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What Worked Yesterday, May Not Work Today.

Growthink Blog

Two conversations from earlier this week stand out for me - the first with the General Manager of a North Carolina war memorial museum and the second with the CEO a $50 million+ revenue Texas - based satellite services business.