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Why P2P Lending Makes Complete Sense for Startups

Strategy Driven

The P2P lending market was valued at $67.93 percent, despite the global pandemic crisis. Since the entire process is technologically driven, it ensures transparency and involves low operating costs and market risk. Here’s why P2P lending is an ideal business financing option for startups and SMEs.

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Entrepreneurship: A Working Definition

Harvard Business Review

Technology risk is high when engineering or scientific breakthroughs are required to bring a solution to fruition. Execution risk relates to the entrepreneur's ability to attract employees and partners who can implement the venture's plans. Financing risk relates to whether external capital will be available on reasonable terms.

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Can Your C-Suite Handle Big Data?

Harvard Business Review

Adding a chief marketing officer (CMO) became crucial as new channels and media raised the complexity of brand building, while Chief strategy officers (CSOs) joined top teams to help grapple with complex and fast-changing global markets.

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3 Emerging Market Risks Companies Should Watch for in 2018

Harvard Business Review

They devote far more time to internal execution and competitive risks than to external risks that can change the playing field. This means that many emerging market risks get cut from the senior leadership agenda. Asia-Pacific: China Sea Flashpoints Could Obstruct the Global Supply Chain.