The Top 10 Reasons Startups Fail  

New research by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that nearly six in ten businesses shut down within the first four years of operation. While not as calamitous as the 90% failure rate often repeated as fact, the BLS statistics are sobering for anyone tempted to invest their time and personal savings in launching a startup. To...

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How to Grow Your Business by "Firing" Customers  

Studies of customer profitability have found in many businesses that only a small percentage of accounts are responsible for all of the firm's profits once costs related to acquisition, service, and support have been factored in. The staggering truth is that many customers cost more to serve than they bring in revenue!

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Dispelling Common Misconceptions About Entrepreneurship  

Judging by the huge number of books, magazines, and Web sites on the topic, entrepreneurship is of enormous interest to the public. People from nearly every walk of life dream of one day being their own boss and becoming financially independent, yet many

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How to Tell a Business Opportunity From an Idea  

I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Contrary to what many aspiring entrepreneurs believe, the key to a successful startup does not rest upon having a unique, one-of-a-kind idea. A good idea is a necessary starting point for any new business, but t

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Evgeni Kuzmanov's Fine Art Portfolio at Gallery Nevena  

A graduate of the National Fine Arts Academy in Sofia, Evgeni Kuzmanov is celebrated for his work in bronze and marble sculpture, including several monuments that grace public spaces in Bulgaria. His works have been acquired by the National Gallery and nu

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Kiril Manasiev's Fine Art Portfolio at Gallery Nevena  

Kiril Manasiev attended a special fine arts academy in Sofia before graduating from the Southwest University "Neophit Rilski" in Blagoevgrad, where he specialized in oil painting. Since 1987, he has exhibited regularly throughout Bulgaria, Great Britain,

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Gallery Nevena - Contemporary European Art  

Online fine art gallery featuring contemporary works by European artists

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Nina Zlateva's Fine Art Portfolio at Gallery Nevena  

Nina Zlateva is an established and well-respected artist in her native Bulgaria, where her artwork has been displayed widely at galleries and exhibitions since 1973. She is a 1987 graduate of the Fine Arts Academy in Sofia and once served as the head of t

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Argir Manasiev's Fine Art Portfolio at Gallery Nevena  

This is a page about Bulgarian artist Argir Manasiev. In 1969, Argir Manasiev graduated from the National Academy of Fine Arts. Since, he has devoted his life to painting. His art has been exhibited both in Bulgaria, as well as Great Britain, Germany, Aus

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My Favorite Business Books  

I created this lens to highlight several of my favorite books and periodicals about business. Many of my selections are not the bestselling titles in their respective categories, but you will find in this list several hidden gems that contain a wealth of

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