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73.6% of all Statistics are Made Up

Both Sides of the Table

How to Interpret Analyst Reports. The stats are often quoted from the latest reports. Often when they do I throw out my favorite statistic: 73.6% of all statistics are made up. Often when they do I throw out my favorite statistic: 73.6% of all statistics are made up. Stats sell. I say it deadpanned.

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8 Tips For Startups Preparing For The Media Spotlight

Startup Professionals Musings

Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Even practical issues, like understanding reporter deadlines, and your own editing rights, are critical. Message supports are stories, statistics, and sound bites that reinforce your message.

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Search Engine Ranking Can Make Or Break Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

What most people don’t realize is, according to recent statistics , despite top positioning, only a quarter of sites selected comes from paid search. Campaign setup and ad copy writing. Tracking and performance reporting. Thus I recommend that you stick with organic search, and use SEO to raise your ranking.

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8 Tasks To Prepare You For Starting Your Own Business

Startup Professionals Musings

To keep you out of this statistic, I recommend the following steps to all aspiring business owners as they step into this new and exciting world of managing your own business: Solidify your funding plan before you start spending. The remainder use outside funding, including crowdfunding, friends and family, banks, and investors.

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Why You Shouldn’t Be Fooled by Your Own Expertise

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I was influenced heavily before my career even began because in my undergraduate work I took a ton of statistics classes that showed how easily we human brains fall prey to easy biases and slights of data and try to draw conclusions that don’t exist. Coming back with an empty chamber for the third battle is much worse than not coming back.

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As An Entrepreneur, Are You Ready To Meet The Press?

Startup Professionals Musings

Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Even practical issues, like understanding reporter deadlines, and your own editing rights, are critical. Message supports are stories, statistics, and sound bites that reinforce your message.

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8 Keys To Positive Media Attention For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Even practical issues, like understanding reporter deadlines, and your own editing rights, are critical. Message supports are stories, statistics, and sound bites that reinforce your message.

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