This checklist is very helpful as you contemplate startup ideas, business formation(s) and their corresponding structures, etc. I have followed many of these ideas in most of the new ventures (e.g., Grid Corporation, Artifax Incorporated, and Matrix Ventures, etc.) that I have been involved with over the years… It also fits right in with the […]
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The key factors that determine successful outcomes are: simplicity security repetition surprise speed purpose These same things apply to many areas of business too (e.g., a new product launch, etc.).
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Calculating returns thereto, however, is hard. No good return on investment (ROI/ROR) or otherwise reliable metrics have yet to take hold/emerge for this subject. The best measure today is—the number of “followers” or “likes” you get. They will grow your brand awareness, and over time, your customer base too. axisco as a boutique advisor is
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May 4, 2012 ↑ GDP growth: 2.3% this year, up from 1.7% in 2011 ↑ Interest rates: 10-year Treasuries near 2.5% by year-end ↓ Inflation: 2% in 2012 after hitting 3% in 2011, in spite of an energy bump ↓ Unemployment: Around 8% by year-end, despite possible upticks earlier ↑ Crude oil:
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The New York Times ran a great piece last week outlining some steps you can take to enhance your privacy online. It is worth the read. I use one of the companies mentioned (Hover) for all of my domain registrations, and I use (mt) Media Temple to host my personal and business domains, which is where I
Look for a 70% solution and assess and refine from there—think: pilot, assess, refine, repeat (parr). I believe in action over inaction—plain and simple. (aa) (repco)
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