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Don't pretend failure is a good thing, entrepreneur says
6/18/2013
- Medium
A business failure isn't the end of the world, but it's not an occasion for celebration either, writes Pranay Srinivasan. "You face it because you have no other choice," he writes. "You learn from it … Read More
How a Mich. bakery engages with customers on social media
6/19/2013
- Entrepreneur online
Just Baked, a network of 17 cupcake shops based in Michigan, has made the most of Facebook by encouraging customers to submit photos and by offering secret-flavor cupcake giveaways designed to increas… Read More
Information and advice for women business owners
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Published in partnership with: National Association of Women Business Owners
An online-invitation company looks to expand
6/19/2013
- Fox Business Small Business Center
Paperless Post, which was founded by Alexa Hirschfeld and her brother, James, has brought in more than $12 million in total funding and plans to hire 76 more employees in the next few years. The busin… Read More
Napping banker accidentally pays out $293 million
6/19/2013
- Independent (London) (tiered subscription model), The
- CNNMoney
A German bank clerk fell asleep on the job and accidentally held down his keyboard's 2-button, accidentally transferring €222,222,222.22, or about $293 million. The clerk wasn't fired, however, as i… Read More
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Published in partnership with: International Franchise Association
CBO puts out positive analysis of immigration reform bill
6/19/2013
- Washington Post (tiered subscription model), The
A Congressional Budget Office analysis of the Gang of Eight's immigration reform bill revealed the law could result in a $197 billion deficit reduction over 10 years and projects a reduction of $690 b… Read More
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