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3 Startup Financing Myths You Should Avoid

Leading Blog

I F you are building a startup, you’ll find no shortage of people who are willing to give you advice, particularly when it comes to raising financing. Unfortunately, much of this advice is wrong. Most startup advice, like most myths, have a kernel of truth to them, but you have to know when to apply it and when to skip it.

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How to Manage Your Individual Finances Efficiently

Strategy Driven

This article is all about managing those finances efficiently. Perhaps the most pivotal piece of advice for long-term financial efficiency on a personal level is to account for your spending, and budget out what portions of your salary you are happy to be spent on things like rent, food, and entertainment. Budget and Account.

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The Gender Pay Gap & the Importance of Retirement Planning

Strategy Driven

Additionally, it means that women need to plan their retirement finances and make sure that they have taken action to try and bridge the gap as best they can. So, what are a few of the best steps that women can take to plan their retirement finances? Equity Release.

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The Road to Financial Success – Tips for Young Entrepreneurs

Strategy Driven

Bonds Bonds are a form of loan used to finance projects and businesses. Investing in education, training courses, and resources can help you improve your skills and knowledge to better equip yourself for success. You need to manage your finances effectively by budgeting and saving your money.

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How to Get Venture Capital: Secrets of Sand Hill Road

Leading Blog

VC firms stay with their investments longer (upwards of ten years), often providing advice, support, a network of relationships, and coaching to improve the odds of success. Of course, most investments don’t work out. 50 percent don’t. 20 to 30 percent of businesses invested in make a return over the investment.

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A Road Map for Young Adults

Leading Blog

It is advice for recent college graduates and young professionals of course, but really for anyone working in the Bigs about the kinds of issues they will encounter. The book is not just a how-to book of bullet points, but it is filled with stories from Carpenter''s own life that give the advice credibility and context.

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Diversification Putting Pressure on FinTech Executives

N2Growth Blog

While investment in the FinTech sector will require a slight shift in the risk appetite, the combination of policy advice and investment is what development organizations like EBRD are well placed to do. EBRD has always been one of the leading innovators in the space of sustainable investing and also FinTech. Probably, yes.

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