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TikTok Hopes Startups Can Breathe Life Into Its Shopping Struggles

Tech.Co

By some metrics, certainly not. TikTok’s sister company Douyin, for instance, which is also owned by ByteDance and mainly operates in China, has seen a 320% rise in sales between April 2021 and April 2022. Should Tech Giants Stop Trying to Make Social Commerce Happen?

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8 Keys To Being A First Responder To Market Changes

Startup Professionals Musings

The recent pandemic was a strong signal for change, and I see most of you entrepreneurs and business owners responding to the business changes required and new opportunities presented. Establish and evaluate metrics at multiple levels. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/15/2021. We need your urgency and creativity.

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7 Ways To Balance Your Heart And Logic With Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

To keep you on a positive track with potential investors, I recommend the following logic principles, to balance your passion in presenting your vision of a new business: Make sure your plan includes some business metrics. Present a viable exit strategy for investors to cash out.

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7 Ways To Highlight Your Personal Value To Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

These show a focus on the business elements required for success, and metrics for ensuring accountability, management control, and feedback along the way. Founders who present themselves as a lone entrepreneur may develop an innovative solution, but building a business requires a team. Emphasize the value and skills of your team.

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