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What are the odds of your startup’s success?

Berkonomics

Well, the numbers don’t lie, even if there are several sources of these statistics. Even more credible statistics [Email readers, continue here…] John Chambers, former CEO of Cisco, stated that “More than one-third of businesses today will not survive the next ten years.” Starting a company is HARD – in so many ways.

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7 Ways To Improve Return On Your Marketing Investment

Startup Professionals Musings

Indeed, while the rules and technologies for lead generation have changed, Forrester and other experts still see it as the most effective way for businesses with limited budgets to maximize their return on marketing investment (ROI). Email marketing. One of these experts, David T. Yet it is more alive than ever before. Cold calling.

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Is it YOU or your great plan?

Berkonomics

The quest for a great management team is not a fluke, but rather a result of backward looks at the failure rate from past investments by those same angel investors and venture capitalists. Here’s a test: Several weeks ago, we published statistics of start-up and company failures. And it’s a tough test at that.

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Startups: What are your odds for success?

Berkonomics

Well, the numbers don’t lie, even if there are several sources of these statistics. Tech Coast Angels, one of the largest angel groups in the United States, published its data in 2016, showing sixty-eight percent plunging to less than the amount invested. Starting a company is HARD – in so many ways. And risky too. And, the U.S.

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Question: Do you know three types of advertising?

Berkonomics

And third, you can invest in direct response advertising. For example, direct response ads yield precise statistics, and the pay–off is easily measurable. Email readers, continue here…] And with brand (or lifestyle) advertising, there is no way to directly measure success. Measuring your results.

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Have you heard the rule of the thirds?

Berkonomics

Nearly none, if statistics and experience are key to the answer. Email readers, continue here…] Often, if not co-founders, this group is rewarded through issuance of stock options from a pool of available options that usually totals 15-20% of the total company’s equity divided among all employees. The sum of three parts.

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Which is more important: Management quality or a better plan?

Berkonomics

The quest for a great management team is not a fluke, but rather a result of backward looks at the failure rate from past investments by those same angel investors and venture capitalists. The latter can start new businesses, flush with the experiences gained from the previous effort and much the better for it.