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3 Startup Financing Myths You Should Avoid

Leading Blog

I F you are building a startup, you’ll find no shortage of people who are willing to give you advice, particularly when it comes to raising financing. To do that, you have to show how your market is big enough (a multi-billion dollar market) to support that kind of valuation. Why does it need to be a small market?

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Dinosaurs, Big Consulting Firms and Disruptive Innovation

N2Growth Blog

Thanks to Professor Clayton Christensen of Harvard University and his 1997 landmark book, The Innovator’s Dilemma , we have a new way of understanding the life cycle of companies and why some market leaders maintain their dominant position and other one-time market leaders disappear. semiconductors (disrupted vacuum tubes).

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Brilliant Boutique: 10 Keys To Lasting Small Business Success

Terry Starbucker

I recently sat down with Sarah at a local coffee shop up the street from her boutique, to drink some locally roasted espresso and talk about SaySay Boutique, which she started 10 years ago, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Pick the right target demo in a crowded market. You can do it without outside financing.

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Capital vs. Influence

N2Growth Blog

From my perspective I’d advise clients to give a bit on valuation, or live with more rigid financial engineering to acquire influence (gain access to markets, knowledge, intelligence, connections or superior business savvy). In fact, many investors simply don’t carry much clout, or add very little value once the deal is closed.

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Top Five Internet Marketing Tools for Small Business Owners

Women on Business

Top Five Internet Marketing Tools for Small Business Owners. It’s tough being a small business owner in today’s economy but one proven way to increase your brand awareness and customer base is through Internet marketing. If you own an accounting firm, write about personal finance tips or new tax credit opportunities.

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Loyalty vs. Tenure | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Tenure Kills Brands : As an organization expands and continues to promote mediocre talent up through the ranks, you’ll notice that growth will eventually slow, quality and customer service suffer, and eventually these negative attributes will be reflected in declining brand equity. Thanks Jason. Mark Oakes Great post, Mike!

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Executive Hiring For a P.E. Portfolio Company – Tangential Opportunity

N2Growth Blog

The CFO candidate might get by with only a broad sector experience in manufacturing, finance, or technology. Sales and marketing positions appear to provide broader sector hunting grounds, but reality can be different, and there are still many constraints. A search partner with industry knowledge is critical. Realize that P.E.

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