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- Startup puts a new spin on the music market
Murfie is a company that helps users to buy, sell and download CDs. The company, which launched in May 2011, has grown to include 6,000 members. "A startup is a marathon, not a sprint; everything will take longer (and cost more) than you think," advised Matt Younkle, the company's co-founder. CBS MoneyWatch
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- Warby Parker's Blumenthal: Recruiting is a key task for startup CEOs
When recruiting employees, it's important to give a clear description of the position and tap into your network to look for candidates, writes Neil Blumenthal, Warby Parker co-founder and co-CEO. "CEOs are really just chief recruiting officers," he notes. "Constantly and clearly communicate your passion and vision for the company to the world." You also should get your current employees to become active in looking for candidates among their friends and acquaintances. The Wall Street Journal/The Accelerators
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- How SEO changes are driving content marketing
The announcement that Raven Tools would discontinue one of its most popular services is the latest blow the SEO industry has suffered this year, writes John Paul Nettles. Recent developments indicate that "[m]ore marketing dollars will go toward content creation as Google makes it clearer to everyone that other SEO strategies are risky business," he writes. RepCapitalMedia.com
(12/10)
- How to boost your memory
You can boost your memory by limiting stress, exercising and eating flavonoids, which are present in foods such as broccoli, soybeans and onions, writes Ray Lumpp. Conversely, "[e]xcess intake levels of fat and calories are harmful to memory function," he notes. Lifehack.org
(12/11)
- How to get yourself recognized as an industry expert
You can establish yourself as an expert in your industry by focusing on innovation, using your blog to address key issues and making a commitment to keep learning, writes Lewis Howes. "Study the great success and failures of your industry," he advises. "Also learn from people outside of your industry to see which [principles] are transferable to what you're doing." Entrepreneur online/The Daily Dose blog
(12/11)
- 6 lessons from a problematic product launch
The people behind the At Heart emergency aspirin dispenser, which was dropped by CVS, say they would do things different if they could start again. Their experiences emphasize the importance of learning about the target market, preparing for the long term and staying in contact with consumers. InnovationExcellence.com
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