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Blockchain Startup 101: A blue print for launching a successful blockchain-based startup

Tom Spencer

VC funding for blockchain start-ups has consistently grown, with venture investment reaching around $1 billion in 2017 (and likely to be more than double that amount in 2018). Before scaling, you should make sure that all of your intellectual property is protected. Implementing the solution at scale. Image: Pixabay.

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12 Best Lessons Learned From 2016

Chad Barr

I would like to share my 12 best lessons learned from 2016 with you: Continued commitment to the creation of unique intellectual property. Developing my hobby. Consider this time for reflection, recharge and reposition yourself for an amazing 2017. Supported by my loving family.

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What’s On My Mind?

Chad Barr

The three initiatives you are working on right now to create world-class results are… Developing our new digital empire creation online product and launching it this quarter. It will be done by… April 1, 2017. Expanding intellectual property and content creation. Increasing global reach and thought leadership.

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64 Proven Ways Consultants Can Generate Leads Online (Consulting Lead Generation)

Tsavo Neal

They also help you develop new relationships through outreach. McKinsey’s most popular article in 2017 was a list post. Examples: What CEOs are reading in 2017 . Not only will you be educating and nurturing your leads, but it will help you start conversations and develop relationships with your leads.

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What a Changing NAFTA Could Mean for Doing Business in Mexico

Harvard Business

While consumer spending has proven resilient, with same-store retail sales rising 6% YOY in April , most multinational corporations are developing contingency plans to mitigate risks to their businesses and reassessing the country’s role in their global market portfolio and supply chains. YOY in 2017–2018.

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The Case for Trade, and Why American Leaders Need to Make It

Harvard Business

It would also establish rules for economic activities that are typically beyond the scope of trade deals negotiated by other countries—activities such as intellectual property, e-commerce, government procurement, and customs and delivery services. The TPP would eliminate almost all barriers to trade over time. About 60% of U.S.