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It’s Not the End: Why Creating an Exit Strategy Sets Your Business Up for Long-Term Success

Success

Paterson advises that if the exit strategy is acquired by a competitor, certain aspects of the company, like corporate finances and internal controls, are more important than if the goal was to take the company public. And sadly, in 2008 Yahoo turned down an offer to be acquired by Microsoft for $44.6

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Lessons From Past Recessions

Success

For anyone who lived through the fear and uncertainty of the 2008 financial crisis, hearing ‘recession’ from news anchors and pundits can bring up anxiety and fear. The most recent recession was in 2020 and only lasted a couple of months, whereas the 2008 recession lasted about 18 months. Beef up your emergency fund.

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From the CEO: How to Take a Leap and Get Your Team to Jump with You

Success

As I talk to up-and-comers and seasoned pros alike, two crucial conversations come up: How do I quickly decide whether an opportunity is worth it ? We’ve got Web3 , decentralized finance, globalization—you name it. In 2008-09, my company, Buyer Tours Realty, was grappling with how to endure the economic downturn.

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UK/Ireland small Business News Round-up – 11/04/2008 | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

FPB warns that removing ‘green’ fuel tax incentive will further alienate small firms : The FPB is questioning the Government’s commitment to helping small firms switch to environmentally friendly fuels, following an announcement in the 2008 Budget that it is to remove a tax incentive for investing in ‘green’ biofuels.

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Meet the Christmas Tree Farmers Keeping the Spirit of Christmas Alive

Success

Although the couple wake up to the magic of a Christmas tree farm year-round, Molly recalls the enticing aroma of the barn as the wreath-making materials started to roll in during her family’s first season on the farm. As [my kids] have grown up, so many [tree farms] have shut down. Families want more than a Christmas tree.

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Young Entrepreneurship Is On The Rise

Allwork

Many current college students and recent graduates have seen the negative impact of the 2008 recession had on millennials – most notably, millennial college graduates. . The concerns driving this increased spike in young entrepreneurship are pragmatic and personal.

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Blog Action Day 2008

Loosely Speaking

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Blog Action Day 2008 Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 1:00 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Blogging As a participant in Blog Action Day 2008, I asked everyone I know for information on programs (actual or planned) which combat poverty.

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