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“Sanzo is at its best when we serve as a bridge across cultures for both AAPI and non-AAPI.” CEO Sandro Roco on building a beverage startup, what to avoid in influencer deals, & protecting the brand.

Hunter Walker

A lot of consumer goods entrepreneurs either worked at Procter & Gamble or Coca-Cola or Unilever. And more recently, we’ve attracted strategic capital that has either 1) experience building the brands in this space or 2) the ability to help us accelerate distribution and revenue gains. We don’t “pay to play”.

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Angel Investing 4 – Why You Need Deep Pockets to Win Big

Both Sides of the Table

This is the fourth article in a series on what it takes to be a great angel investor (and why this should matter to entrepreneurs). Pay to play. Just be clear on why you’re playing. Part 1 – Access to Great Deal Flow – is here. Either of these are obviously fine in angel deals.

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The Great VC Ice Age is Thawing (for now) – Part 1 of 3

Both Sides of the Table

But any entrepreneurs raising capital should keep in mind that this opening of the markets could possibly be temporary. Also, it’s harder to pay a $30 million pre-money value on an unproved company when you see public companies with $100 million in sales trading for less than $20 million. I argued for literally a year to slash burn.

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What Are Some Organic Marketing Strategies for Startups? 

The Startup Magazine

As a workaround, small business owners and early-stage entrepreneurs have found scrappy and creative ways to build brand reputations and acquire new users organically. Perhaps you’re an entrepreneur on a lean budget. Links: You’re trying to increase traffic and generate revenue. Image Source: [link]. The good news?

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Developing a Social Media Marketing Strategy that Builds Loyalty and Awareness

ConversionXL

Brand consistency can increase revenue by 33% , as it connotes familiarity and builds trust. We’re on a mission to help entrepreneurs grow with our smart, all-in-one marketing and commerce platform.”. To get quick wins, the likelihood is you’re going to have to pay to play. However, it’s important to pay and play wisely.

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Term-sheets and Valuations: Thinking about Negotiations - Startups.

Tim Keane

Please see later version of this post on May 16, 2010 Entrepreneurs are often not experts in the area of term-sheet negotiations and all of the surrounding issues.   Investors sometimes “present” the terms they’d like and expect the entrepreneurs to react. Term-sheets and Valuations: Thinking about Negotiations.

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How to Win The Consumer Boredom-Span: The Key to Cutting Through Clutter

Duct Tape Marketing

Through his extensive experience as a rebellious marketer and serial entrepreneur, Alan Dibb has spearheaded a revolutionary approach to marketing known as Lean Marketing. You could choose our system to move from vendor to trusted advisor, attract only ideal clients, and confidently present your strategies to build monthly recurring revenue.

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