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Ten Rookie Startup Mistakes You Won’t Make

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As an entrepreneur and startup investor, I have helped create companies which achieved two IPOs which collectively raised over $100 million, as well as two acquisitions which totaled $385 million. 1) Expect Independent Channel Sales Reps To Perform Missionary Sales. Rationale: I cannot afford to hire a direct sales force.

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Pour And Stir II – Managing Your Cost Per Customer

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Unpaid Search – Never pay a consultant to help you achieve a higher search ranking. “I know half the money I spend on advertising is wasted, but I can never find out which half.” John Wanamaker. If Mr. Wanamaker had access to the Internet, his oft-repeated quote, would have never been uttered. Decreasing Your Customer Acquisition Costs.

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63 Los Angeles Entrepreneurs To Be Proud Of

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Features like this, as well as our daily interviews wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support of our sponsor eMinutes – a law firm here in Los Angeles that focuses on helping entrepreneurs structure their companies. Thank you eMinutes. Right now they’re setting up 500 free corporations for first time entrepreneurs.