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Monday Motivation: Bumper Sticker Edition

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A version of this article originally appeared on the EO Melbourne blog. The content has been edited and reprinted here with permission. When the traffic flow is slow-going, how do you amuse yourself? Do you ever find yourself reading the bumper stickers on the cars around you? Some bumper stickers are funny. Others are political. Plenty are inspiring, and a few are confrontational.

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Quick Facts about the UK’s Coworking Spaces

Deskmag

The UK’s coworking market has stood out from the European average in many ways since the coworking movement began. For example, its coworking spaces host more members and many chains have been active long before WeWork entered the market. These developments are mainly influenced by London’s rapidly growing number of coworking spaces. Outside of London, the UK’s coworking industry is similar to other countries.

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Will your company’s sale be celebration or silence?

Berkonomics

First, there are at least three types of exits. I’ve been involved with well over twenty successful exits and four initial public offerings over the years, some of them with monstrous gains, some more modest. Then in addition, there are the exits that returned some portion of capital, but nothing more. And finally, there are the thirty-plus sad exits that were complete write-offs for the investors, sometimes regaining some portion of note-holder or creditor money in the process.

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In Early Markets, Services Can Be a Competitive Advantage

Tomasz Tunguz

In early markets, customers prefer entire solutions, not best in class point products. These solutions often include significant professional services and education. At the beginning of a new wave, most customers don’t understand the technology well. So, they seek experts to guide them. Companies that provide services and education often win the early market.

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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Not Yet Up on Influencer Marketing? Start Here

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Written for EO by James Scott, a marketer and co-founder of Essay Supply. Today, influencer marketing is one of the most effective tools for building brand loyalty and boosting sales in a short time period. If you have never worked with social media celebrities before, now’s the time to learn how to make influencer marketing work for you. 1.

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What Does AirBnB's 'Shares for Hosts' Idea Imply for Blockchain?

Tomasz Tunguz

Last week, AirBnB proposed granting their most valuable hosts shares in the company , much like employees. This requires a change in securities law. It’s a novel idea that has a history, promise and some risks. In 1998, an online travel agency, TravelZoo, tried this. They granted free shares to 700,000 people who signed up to use the service. Administration of these shares proved a headache for the company.