socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

Autobytel said it has hired RBC Capital Markets to explore "strategic alternatives" at the firm, which usually indicates that a company is looking for a buyer. Autobytel provides marketing services for automotive dealers. Autobytel provides marketing services for automotive dealers. READ MORE>>

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socalTECH

MARCH 14, 2019

Santa Monica-based scooter rental service Bird has laid off approximately 5% of its full-time staff, according to a report on Thursday, in what has been attributed to an effort to "contain costs". The report said 40 people were laid off. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Even a million users on your social media site won’t pay the bills until you sell some advertising or a premium service. Strategic threats, including new competitors, market changes, and environmental issues need deeper analysis and full resolution, before they jeopardize your business survival.

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socalTECH

MARCH 30, 2020

Santa Monica-based ZipRecruiter , which provides online recruiting services, has cut more than 400 employees, one of thousands of companies cutting their ranks as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 28, 2009

The firm said its Q4 was "a record quarter" for the firm, which provides software-as-a-service tools for helping business teams manage projects and work. Garcia said that with the economic downturn and layoffs, he suspects there's been a push towards more virtual workers.

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socalTECH

MAY 25, 2016

San Diego-based residential solar installer OneRoof Energy has cut its staff, and says it is in a major realignment of its business operations to tap into consumer services providers and partners, rather than invest in its own direct sales. Size of the cuts were not announced by the company. OneRoof Energy is backed by Black Coral Capital.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2013

examines and analyses this entrepreneurial revolution to reveal critical lessons every Gen-Y entrepreneur and marketer must learn. Viral marketing campaigns to lure new customers will cost you big money. Past layoffs at big companies usually means more great employees on the market now for newer companies.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2012

examines and analyses this entrepreneurial revolution to reveal critical lessons every Gen-Y entrepreneur and marketer must learn. Viral marketing campaigns to lure new customers will cost you big money. Past layoffs at big companies mean that there's a surplus of great employees on the market now. Snap up top talent.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 9, 2012

A small percentage of people in each free-market society generate the jobs for everyone else. Thus, you can pursue new markets that are further from the mainstream and too small to interest a BDC. How did you establish and maintain your leadership position in the market? State the anticipated name of your product/service.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Los Angeles-based on-demand, dog walking service Wag has bought back its stake from Softbank, and is now seeking a sale, according to CNBC. The sale comes less than two years after SoftBank invested $300M in Wag , via the SoftBank Vision Fund.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Los Angeles-based on-demand, dog walking service Wag has bought back its stake from Softbank, according to CNBC. The sale comes less than two years after SoftBank invested $300M in Wag , via the SoftBank Vision Fund.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2013

If you try to vary the number of employees to match, that costs even more cash for hiring, firing, and layoffs. Sales volumes are still ramping up while marketing expenses are at max. The faster you grow, the more cash you need, to build product, facilities, staff, and service. Unanticipated expenses and emergencies drain cash.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2016

If you try to vary the number of employees to match, that costs even more cash for hiring, firing, and layoffs. Sales volumes are still ramping up while marketing expenses are at max. The faster you grow, the more cash you need, to build product, facilities, staff, and service. Unanticipated expenses and emergencies drain cash.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2010

examines and analyses this entrepreneurial revolution to reveal critical lessons every Gen-Y entrepreneur and marketer must learn. Viral marketing campaigns to lure new customers will cost you big money. Past layoffs at big companies mean that there's a surplus of great employees on the market now. Snap up top talent.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 6, 2013

Marketing that our tickets are on sale is a huge problem and in the live entertainment/sport industry, that’s just bad. One of our biggest challenges, in a marketing perspective is, is telling people we sell tickets below retail price, no service fees, free delivery, and it’s all guaranteed without a catch.

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Tech Zulu Event

JULY 6, 2013

This is a huge deal to a half a billion dollar industry market that our tickets are on sale. One of our biggest challenges, from a marketing perspective, is educating people that every ticket we sell is below retail price, we charge you no fees, free delivery, and everything is guaranteed. Marketing our brand is one challenge.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 15, 2009

ResumeBucket hits the market with the idea and premise that simpler is better. Plus, we will provide resume writing services. Josh Stomel: We're seeing more and more layoffs every day. There are more people looking for jobs, resumes are coming on the market, and it's growing. We're almost like PlentyOfFish for resumes.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Self-employed services specialists are just as important, and most often operate remotely (from anywhere in the world) in this age of the Internet. Here are a few examples: Marketing specialists. Tomorrow, a similar change is likely to happen to sales personnel, customer service, even manufacturing and construction jobs.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

In a related move, the company said that it has engaged the services of Lazard to help the firm develop and implements its business divsestiture strategy. NextWave was originally a buyer of government radio spectrum, but instead went on to develop semiconductors for the wireless market. READ MORE>>

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Self-employed services specialists are just as important, and are a growing part of this new “ age of the entrepreneur ” that I discussed last week. Here are a few examples: Marketing specialists. Tomorrow, a similar change is likely to happen to sales personnel, customer service, even manufacturing and construction jobs.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2020

The program is designed to keep employees on the payroll so ultimately it’s up to you to decide whether you are a worthy recipient and to weigh the benefit to your company and your employees against the potential perception the market may (or may not) have in the future. One thing that is clear. Below lists how the loan program is calculated.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Here are a few examples: Marketing specialists. As your business starts up, you need marketing programs, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), a modern “pull” strategy based on social networks, and lead generation. This world changes rapidly and needs a highly focused specialist to keep up.

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