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US Economic Risks (Sept 2010): Impact on Investors & Entrepreneurs

Both Sides of the Table

My original thinking from Oct ’09 was, while I didn’t (and still don’t) have a crystal ball I worried that: consumers were over-stretched with debt (and make up 77% of the economy), unemployment would continue to rise, which in turn would drive the stock market south and cut the rate of M&A activity and VC investment even further.

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Bitcoin Developments in Denmark

The Startup Magazine

One of the first real-world uses of bitcoin was for buying and selling illegal drugs on Silk Road, an online black market that was popular in Europe. The German government has taken a hands-off approach to regulation, and this has helped to foster a vibrant ecosystem of bitcoin businesses and users.

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Should An Entrepreneur Seek Out An Investment Bank?

Startup Professionals Musings

That would be almost any bank that provides checking accounts, savings accounts, and money market accounts to businesses, and also makes loans to businesses. Commercial banking is also known as business banking. Investment banks normally charge fees consisting of three components.

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My Top 10 Methods To Make Money Online

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

Eventually the Internet came along and the Trading Post no longer commanded the secondhand market like it once did (though it did successfully transition online). Whenever I grew tired of a game or a toy I’d sell it via the Trading Post , usually in an effort to make enough money to buy the new toy or game I had in my sights.

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Why Startups Should Pay Attention to Herman Cain’s 9-9-9

Both Sides of the Table

In case you don’t know, “the “9-9-9 plan” would replace all current taxes (including the payroll tax , capital gains tax , and the estate tax ) with 9% business transaction tax; 9% personal income tax rate, and a 9% federal sales tax.” Is it good policy? Probably not. I do advocate: 1. Back to Cain.

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Unlocking Financial Potential: Understanding Registered Investment Advisor Services

The Startup Magazine

RIAs utilize advanced strategies like mean-variance optimization to determine an ideal asset allocation based on a clients risk tolerance, investment objectives, and market conditions.

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Startups Get No Help From an Investment Bank

Startup Professionals Musings

That would be almost any bank that provides checking accounts, savings accounts, and money market accounts to businesses, and also makes loans to businesses. Commercial banking is also known as business banking. Investment banks normally charge fees consisting of three components.