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Another personal story: Timing is everything in a sale.

Berkonomics

After presenting a “state of the company” report at a national meeting of resellers for a company where I sat on the board, I was approached by one of the audience members, complimenting my presentation and stating, “I have a problem. The background for my story. The year was 1998. The surprise I could not ignore.

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Timing is everything in a sale of a business.

Berkonomics

After presenting a “state of the company” report at a national meeting of resellers for a company where I sat on the board, I was approached by one of the audience members, complimenting my presentation and stating, “I have a problem. The company of eight was engaged in web design, hot at the time. The year was 1998.

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Top 30 Startup Posts for July 2010

SoCal CTO

Coming up with a memorable tagline can present an even greater challenge. At some point it will be quite obvious whether the super angels’ investments and strategy succeed or fail. Dave McClure's Investment Thesis - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , July 31, 2010 I’ve been a fan of Dave McClure since I met him some time ago.

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How This Entrepreneur Went From Poverty To CEO Of A Dead Sexy Startup

InfoChachkie

They put me in front of companies like McDonald''s, Steelcase (and) Caterpillar; where I was presenting to senior vice presidents. Although he was excelling as a web designer, Don began to get the itch to start his own business. command a room.”. Don’s First Failure. Don’s First Failure.

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The Startup Guide To SXSW Panel Picking

Tech Zulu Event

Thousands of people submit their panels for SXSWi (South by Southwest Interactive) and only a handful will be selected to present. SXSWi is five days of presentations and panel discussions from some of the biggest thought leaders in Interactive digital media space. This session will be presented in ENGLISH. Ro Gupta, DISQUS.

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