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IPO Market Surpasses 2008, 2009, According to Report

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A new report today released by PwC finds that the market for initial public offerings (IPOs) has jumped significantly in 2010, with volumes exceeding both 2008 and 2009 levels. In particular, PwC said there was a surge in fourth quarter activity, with 55 IPOs completed in the quarter, worth $23.5

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9 Business Model Components For New Business Funding

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An effective tool I see used more and more, as a prelude to a more detailed business plan, is the Business Model Canvas , first introduced by Alexander Osterwalder back in 2008. Every team needs to understand how their activities relate to customer revenue. Investors will demand clear channel definitions. Key activities.

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Livestrong.com Reports Growth For Team RadioShack Site

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Santa Monica-based LIVESTRONG.COM , the online health and fitness site run by Demand Media for Lance Armstrong, reported today that its new site for Team RadioShack, the professional cycling team of Armstrong, has grown to one million visitors in just seven days. Demand Media and Armstrong launched Livestrong.com in June of 2008.

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9 Elements Of Every New Venture That Investors Expect

Startup Professionals Musings

An effective tool I see used more and more, as a prelude to a more detailed business plan, is the Business Model Canvas , first introduced by Alexander Osterwalder back in 2008. As an active angel investor, I look for this level of alignment and understanding in every funding presentation I hear. Key activities. Key resources.

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Interview with Jimmy Hendricks, Deal Current

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We actually built that about a year and a half ago, and are bringing that back due to overwhelming demand. But, with the economy turning south in 2008, lots of those customers went out of business. It looks like a lot of your execs have background at Active Network? As part of that, I built a ton of relationships at Active.

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The Business Model Canvas Can Get Your Startup Funded

Startup Professionals Musings

An effective tool I see used more and more, as a prelude to a more detailed business plan, is the Business Model Canvas , first introduced by Alexander Osterwalder back in 2008. As an active angel investor, I look for this level of alignment and understanding in every funding presentation I hear. Key activities. Key resources.

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Interview with Wes Brodsky, SaveFans

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There is no real room for negotiation, or to let demand drive the pricing on the buyer side. If you imagine, a promoter might manage Britney Spears in 50 cities, and all those cities have different demand and price points. The company was formed in 2008. We're really excited to see the activity because its validates our model.