StartUpToFinish

A business idea taken through the various development stages. From its startup to, well you know the rest.

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U.S. explores converting stakes in banks: report
(Reuters)

February 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Reuters – U.S. officials are examining ways to convert government stakes in banks into ordinary shares as banks accumulate losses, the Financial Times said, citing people close to the discussions.
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Major-League Bargain Shopping

February 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Back in Decmeber when the Yankees spent (in your best Dr. Evil voice) $340 million to sign CC Sabathia and…some guy who used to play for the Angels whose name I can’t recall (or spell, I’m guessing…not that I can remember it to begin with), you saw [...]

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The Iron Man

February 6th, 2009 · No Comments

About a mile into the run, Ted Kennedy quickens the pace along the dirt trail, squinting hard in the bright Colorado sun. Next to him, CEO Shayne Macherowski briefly hangs on at the faster tempo, then drops behind. Even Kennedy is struggling to keep up with Manny Huerta, a member of the U.S. Olympic development [...]

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U.S. accuses three in insider trading scheme
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February 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Reuters – A hedge fund manager, a brokerage trader and a financial adviser were charged on Thursday with insider trading in the stock of supermarket chain Albertsons Inc, reaping total profits of about $7.5 million, according to court documents.Read More… [Source: Yahoo! News: Business]

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Journalism Caught in a Web

February 6th, 2009 · No Comments

As digital media continues to evolve, it’s time for journalists to define their niche and adapt to the changes.Read More… [Source: Entrepreneur.com: Starting a Business]

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U.S. mortgage rates at highest level since December
(Reuters)

February 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Reuters – U.S. mortgage rates jumped to their highest levels since December in the latest week, complicating government efforts to bring mortgage rates down to levels that will spur demand and help the hard-hit housing market begin to recover.
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A Case Study: Real-Life Business Planning

February 6th, 2009 · No Comments

A planning meeting should set the foundation for real strategy, not set forth the strategy itself. Find out how one company made the most of its two-day session.Read More… [Source: Entrepreneur.com: Starting a Business]

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