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Time Out London
4 weeks ago
London

One of London's oldest and most successful art galleries is closing

Marlborough Gallery, a key player in the art world, is closing down after 80 years due to a decision by the board of trustees.
Founded in 1946, Marlborough Gallery represented renowned artists post-war, had locations in major cities, and was known for selling works by notable artists. [ more ]
TechRepublic
1 month ago
Startup companies

How Do You Know When it's Time to IPO? | TechRepublic

Startups often face challenges in the IPO process, requiring founders to have a solid plan and financial metrics in place.
Financial metrics such as gross margins, growth rates, recurring revenue, and customer acquisition cost are crucial for a successful IPO. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 updated agenda with Sequoia, YC, Lightspeed, Felicis, FTX and more! | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Early Stage event agenda preview.
Founder-focused topics include startup accelerators, raising first capital, finding product-market fit, and crafting a pitch deck. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

1 week left to save $300 on passes to TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 is offering discounted pricing until January 27th.
The conference provides valuable insights on legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, product-market fit, pitching, and recruiting for startups. [ more ]
TechCrunch
5 months ago
Startup companies

Use LinkedIn to raise a Series A | TechCrunch

Investment activity is at a three-year low, creating a funding winter.
Founders with Series A on the horizon face tough odds due to longer funding times.
LinkedIn can be used to research potential investors and build connections. [ more ]
The Bootstrapped Founder
2 months ago
Career

Forever Business or Exit?

As founders, we have to decide how we view our business - as an asset to be sold or as an extension of ourselves and our impact on the world.
There are alternative ways to move on from running a business that are less extreme than selling it, such as delegating tasks to specialists. [ more ]
The Bootstrapped Founder
2 months ago
Bootstrapping

RoxCodes - Building Dreams and Letting Go

The sale of a business can bring about complex emotions such as doubt, grief, and confusion.
Surrender is a key aspect of selling a business and founders often struggle with the weight, pressure, and expectations that come with it. [ more ]
The New Republic
3 months ago
Media industry

Hubris Is Not Killing the Media. Tech Giants Are.

The downfall of The Messenger was attributed to the arrogance and incompetence of its founders.
The economics of media in 2024 are challenging, with job cuts even at profitable outlets, due to the influence of tech giants. [ more ]
www.startupcan.ca
3 months ago
Marketing

How To: Build Successful Relationships with Freelancers with Jasmine Williams and Sandra Reimer

Freelancing allows for flexibility and the opportunity to do work one is skilled at.
Founders can benefit from building strong and empathetic relationships with freelancers. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Fundraising

A founder's guide to the differences between working with private equity and venture capital firms

Founders need to consider realistic exit strategies for long-term success
Understanding the differences between working with PE and VC firms is crucial for founders [ more ]
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