StartUpToFinish

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

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The Evolution of Protectionism

February 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Have the effects of cross-border trade influenced U.S. policy in favor of protectionism?Read More… [Source: Entrepreneur.com: Starting a Business]

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Is Your Business Idea Protected?

February 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Don’t let intellectual property theft and business sabotage steal your great idea.Read More… [Source: Entrepreneur.com: Starting a Business]

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Good job, Microsoft

February 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Fair’s fair. I teased the Viziers of Vista (MSFT) yesterday when they requisitioned somedough from those whose severance they overpaid. Yesterday the Company took a deep breath, bethought itself, and reversed its policy. In fact, CNET reports that that head of Human Resources herself made the calls to the 25 folks involved.
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Capitalize on Nostalgia

February 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Sometimes all it takes to find the next big idea is a dash of the old.Read More… [Source: Entrepreneur.com: Starting a Business]

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5 Must-Read Business Books

February 24th, 2009 · No Comments

These tomes have stood the test of time and deliver advice no startup should be without.Read More… [Source: Entrepreneur.com: Starting a Business]

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Bernanke spurs Wall Street rebound as bank fears ease
(Reuters)

February 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Reuters – Stocks rose more than 3 percent on Tuesday to snap back from 12-year lows, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered a big dose of relief when he signaled that nationalization of big banks was not at hand.
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Not ready to Retire?

February 24th, 2009 · No Comments

The typical age to start thinking about retirement is now the time to consider a move to self-employment.Read More… [Source: Entrepreneur.com: Starting a Business]

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Booming biz: Shrinkwrapping stalled construction

February 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Mike Enos didn’t foresee the recession when he launched Fast Wrap, a Reno company that seals buildings and other very large objects in protective plastic. But after the markets crashed last fall, he was pleasantly surprised to find that the downturn was working wonders for his sales.Read More… [Source: Small business news - CNNMoney.com]

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Microsoft says no new cost cuts, shares hit 11-year low
(Reuters)

February 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Reuters – Microsoft Corp outlined plans to offset revenue declines as the PC market shifts to low-cost netbooks, but it failed to announce more cost cuts, sending its shares to an 11-year low.
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Consumers fret as U.S. home prices fall
(Reuters)

February 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Reuters – U.S. home prices plunged at a record pace in December and consumer confidence hit a new low in February, data showed on Tuesday, as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned the recession could extend beyond this year.Read More… [Source: Yahoo! News: Business]

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