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The rise of the “successful” unsustainable company

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

Freeloader — On $3m invested, sold for $38m in 1996 — shut down in 1997. GroupOn’s engine that turned capital into revenue growth was a form of force-feeding rather than building a product). It’s not about the financing path, it’s about what you’ve decided to build. Support.com — On 2.5m

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Software Company

Up and Running

Since the term “cloud computing” was coined in 1996—at least as we have come to understand its meaning—the software as a service industry has exploded. Step 5: Get financed. Additional resources to help you finance your business: How to Get Your Business Funded. How to Apply for a Federal Tax ID Number. Angel Investment Guide.