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startups
Diary of a Failed Startup — the 100-word version
The problem with "17 mistakes startups make," is that the guy behind them, John Osher didn't make that many. He started Dr. John's SpinBrush and sold it to Proctor & Gamble for $475 million. Jonathan Tang, who writes "Diary of a Failed Startup," not only founded a company, GameClay, he actually failed because of his mistakes. His advice on how to not be like him, pared down to 100 words, below. More »
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Comment by Shadowlayer: @Ted Dziuba: Funny, no matter who I ask everybody agrees that the less VC you get the better. more » | Other threads
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book deals
Three Steps To Getting A Book Deal For Your Blog
If everyone's getting a book deal for their blog, why aren't you? Mostly because your writing hasn't gone anywhere better than a Gawker comment thread, but also because you haven't followed these three steps (note: not a joke article! Real advice inside) to getting a blog book deal. Short version: Start a blog that's short and sweet and high-concept, spread it on Tumblr and LiveJournal, send it to Gawker, and call Kate Lee.
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By Nick DouglasComment by random_play: Don't forget lying. Also lying. And if that doesn't work you should definitely try lying. Truth is the new fiction! more » | Other threads
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apple
6 Ways To Cancel Any Cellphone So You Can Get An iPhone
If you want to get an iPhone but you're stuck in a contract, here's six ways to escape your service plan without paying a $175 early termination fee: [Consumerist]
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By Ben PopkenComment by giantsnation: I had Sprint(nextel) and had roughly 18months left on my contract when I filed a complaint (unhappy with phone service... more » | Other threads
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t-mobile
18 Confessions Of 2 Former T-Mobile Reps
Eighteen insider consumer tips from ex-Tmobile customer service representatives Christof and Anon. Oh no, we're not done with that series. Not by a long shot. [Consumerist]
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By Ben PopkenComment by marzman: I am a T-mob rep in a call-center and there is one thing I wanted to clear up:16. Phone insurance... more » | Other threads
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apple
42 Reasons Normal People Can Switch to Macs
NICK DOUGLAS — Are Macs just for hipster designers? Not at all! Maybe you've wanted to switch to a Mac, but you were afraid it wouldn't work with your Office files. Maybe you can't convince your parents they won't lose their vacation photos. Maybe your boss thinks Macs are toys not meant for serious adults. For all those cases, here are 42 reasons that normal people can switch to Macs. More »
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By Nick DouglasComment by ivealwaysgotmail10: Alright, so heres your solution apple, Change everyones mind and bring your product to the over 50% world at the... more » | Other threads
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how to
Get all the tech news you need (in 20 minutes a day)
NICK DOUGLAS — The tech industry is huge and ungainly, but it's not impossible to get a grasp of its daily news. There are ways to deeply understand tech through hours of reading per day, but for the busy pro with only 20 minutes for tech news, use the following daily process. More »
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By Nick DouglasComment by DaveMcClure500Hats: if i'm really in a hurry, i just check TechMeme... it usually points to the other sources when their specific... more » | Other threads
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