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Is Social Media Killing Email

SoCal Tech Calendar

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 -- Is Social Media Killing Email. Youve seen the headlines: 9 Reasons Why Email is Dead. With the seemingly endless reports about the death of email, its no wonder that the commonly-held myth of decreased email usage exists. Presented by the Marketing and Sales Executives Society.

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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. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that 50% of all businesses survive five years or more, and about one-third survive ten years or more. Starting a company is HARD – in so many ways. And risky too. And, the U.S.

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Jeff Bezos asked a question that blew me away!

Berkonomics

Email readers, continue here…] We worry over projections and fix our budgets to match, and then we manage to the revenue and costs of the budget. But what if we separate ourselves from that mindset long enough to search for and find sparks of success sometimes buried within our sales statistics.

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Sign short term leases early on. Move as you grow.

Berkonomics

It is statistically true that at least half of the young companies funded by angel or venture investors will not survive three years from funding to demise, and more than that percentage will die with two years if not well financed. Avoid long-term commitments.

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The shocking truth about employee loyalty

Berkonomics

A recent statistic I saw surprised me. Email readers, continue here…] The answer coming from the best of breed in corporate personnel management is to form a trusted bond with each employee, helping that person to manage their career within and even preparing to follow our company experience. What happened to a job for life?

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Which is more important: Management quality or a better plan?

Berkonomics

If you read last week’s analysis of statistics for startups and early stage businesses, you have learned the truth that at least half of the businesses backed by professional early stage investors will die within three years or less.

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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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