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6 Ways To Improve Your Odds Of New Business Success

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Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. Mergers and acquisitions also require new skills. Needed help can be your biggest burden.

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10 Recommendations For Aspiring New Venture Investors

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Since there are no bellwethers like Apple or IBM in the startup arena, your best bet is to pick one in a business area you know well. Participate as a mentor in local startup incubators. Liquidity events include merger or acquisition (M&A), or Initial Public Offering (IPO) when the stock goes public.

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10 Keys To Making Money By Investing In Entrepreneurs

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Since there are no bellwethers like Apple or IBM in the startup arena, your best bet is to pick one in a business area you know well. Participate as a mentor in local startup incubators. Liquidity events include merger or acquisition (M&A), or Initial Public Offering (IPO) when the stock goes public.

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10 Steps To Investing Successfully In New Ventures

Startup Professionals Musings

Since there are no bellwethers like Apple or IBM in the startup arena, your best bet is to pick one in a business area you know well. Participate as a mentor in local startup incubators. Liquidity events include merger or acquisition (M&A), or Initial Public Offering (IPO) when the stock goes public.

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10 Keys To Giving The Right Entrepreneur Your Money

Startup Professionals Musings

Since there are no bellwethers like Apple or IBM in the startup arena, your best bet is to pick one in a business area you know well. Participate as a mentor in local startup incubators. Liquidity events include merger or acquisition (M&A), or Initial Public Offering (IPO) when the stock goes public.