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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. Fortune Magazine and Harvard studies Attempting to get to the number of real failures for all startups, not just those with angel group investments, Fortune Magazine published an article claiming that 90% of these startups do fail. What does THAT mean?

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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. Harvard University recently published a study that three of every four venture-backed firms fail. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that 50% of all businesses survive five years or more, and about one-third survive ten years or more.

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Everything you do adds or reduces company value

Berkonomics

Know first that statistically, 80% of all acquisitions do not meet the intended objectives of the acquirer, making most all acquisitions risky. If we are skillful in growing our business, the return from its sale will greatly exceed the total amount you will have earned from operations during the period of growth.

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6 Information Surges Raise Huge Startup Opportunities

Startup Professionals Musings

Per a recent study by networking giant Cisco , the world’s yearly mobile data traffic has grown 17-fold over the past 5 years, reaching 11.5 There is still infinite room for new startup sales modes and models. Startups should seek to continually improve performance through statistical analysis and predictive monitoring.

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Think of your exit as you commit your resources along the way.

Berkonomics

Know first that statistically, 80% of all acquisitions do not meet the intended objectives of the acquirer, making most all acquisitions risky.

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10 Startup Founder Decisions That Have No Good Answer

Startup Professionals Musings

In a famous Harvard study of 212 new ventures a few years ago, USC professor Noam Wasserman found that half the founders were no longer at the helm after three years, and over time 80% were forced out. That’s not an attractive statistic if you crave control and power. The control and growth dilemma.

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Entrepreneurship: Nature vs. Nurture? A Religious Debate

Both Sides of the Table

There have been many studies done on the topic including looking at twins raised in separate families. There have been studies of adopted children to their natural parents versus the parents that raised them. I have also seen studies on “birth order.&#. There’s no question that both factors are involved.

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