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Kyocera Wireless Sells Indian Operations

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The deal is worth $6M in upfront payments, plus payments linked to revenue in 2010/2011, and 2011/2012. Kyocera Wireless explained the move would improve its cost structure and competitiveness. Tags: kyocera wireless merger acquisition india mindtree. to IT firm MindTree Ltd., MindTree said Tuesday.

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10 Ways for Startups to Expand Their Reach in 2012

Startup Professionals Musings

The competition never stands still, and new opportunities are evolving, based on culture changes in your customers, new technologies, and new problems in the world which need to be solved. They know you and your brand, so this should minimize your customer acquisition cost for the new product.

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WhatRunsWhere Targets Ads On Android

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The firm said the mobile products come thanks to its August 2012 acquisition of mobile ad measurement startup Mobile Ad Spy. According to the startup, it lets advertisers figure out what specific ads are running, who is selling ads, and other information on competitors, to help them figure out their own mobile ad campaigns.

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Putting an End to the Dark Ages of Local Businesses

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and there was certainly less competition from everybody pitching local merchant solutions. We spent a year (2012-2013) building a merchant acquisition machine and all of the systems to support bookings, calendar integrations, location services, etc. That is what we set out to solve at MyTime.

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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

Sam also had a vision as early as 2012 about how MakeSpace would be a large employer of middle-income jobs: The company would hire employees rather than just have contractors and he would lead the effort to ensure they had opportunities for growth and benefits for their families. How profitable is my product or service?

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Is Your Startup Ready For The Challenges Of An IPO?

Startup Professionals Musings

According to a 2012 study by PricewaterhouseCoopers , companies average $3.7 You better have lined up a major international expansion, some major acquisition candidates, or a wealth of unfilled orders. On the other hand, “competitive” salaries will likely go up, and health and retirement benefits will jump to a new level.

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Meet Launchpad LA’s Graduating Startups

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Meet the Graduates: · Connectifier, which connects recruiters to potential job candidates, consists of 4 ex-Google employees and local angel investor, Terrence Yang, has dubbed Connectifier one of the best startups of 2012. Less Neglect helps companies reduce churn, upsell users, and increase customer acquisition rates.