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How Baby Boomers Fit In The Realm Of Entrepreneurship

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet credible reports on current trends tell us just the opposite. According to a report last year from the Kauffman Foundation , the highest rate of entrepreneurship in America shifted a few years ago to the Boomer age group, compared to Gen-X (1965 to1980) and Gen-Y (1981 to 1995). Don’t expect them to go away any time soon.

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Startups Are Not Just The Realm Of Young Generations

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet credible reports on current trends tell us just the opposite. According to the most recent report from the Kauffman Foundation , the highest rate of entrepreneurship in America shifted a few years ago to the Boomer age group, compared to Gen-X (1965 to1980) and Gen-Y (1981 to 1995). Don’t expect them to go away any time soon.

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6 Reasons Smart Entrepreneurs Think Twice Before IPO

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In reality, this option is a nightmare that can bump you out of the driver seat, dilute your equity and create a business entity you can’t control. Extensive government reporting and compliance rules. Private companies are largely exempt from these reporting requirements. Doubling or more of overhead expenses.

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CapLinked Goes Mobile | Announces New Features For iPad To Put Virtual Data Rooms on Notice

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CapLinked, Cloud-based enterprise platform for deal management and investor reporting, Wednesday announced a new suite of enterprise features in a move to take transactions mobile. The new features launched include business tools for reporting, file management, discussions and first-of-its-kind functionality for managing deals on an iPad.

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More Successful New Entrepreneurs Are Baby Boomers

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet credible reports on current trends tell us just the opposite. According to the most recent report from the Kauffman Foundation , the highest rate of entrepreneurship in America shifted a few years ago to the Boomer age group, compared to Gen-X (1965 to1980) and Gen-Y (1981 to 1995). Don’t expect them to go away any time soon.

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4 Steps To The Support You Need To Save Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Most people get a tremendous satisfaction from helping others, but are equally afraid to offer without being asked. The most common signal that guidance is desired is to establish an Advisory Board that meets regularly, which you support with regular reports and open communication.

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10 Reasons Why Capital Shouldn't Make Or Break Your Startup

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By John Williams Fast Company magazine recently reported that PayPal founder Paul Thiel is giving away $100,000 to twenty-four young men and women to finance startup businesses. You get the personal satisfaction of making something out of almost nothing. Businesses can be built on sweat equity. You get to call the shots.

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