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Apr 2018
58m 18s

School For Start Ups

Dr. Cathy Greenberg and Dr. Relly Nadler
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Not just another book about how to start the next Microsoft or Apple in your garage. Better yet, it's about low-risk entrepreneurship. It's a book about how to build slowly, sustainably and profitably. It includes real-life examples from authors Jim Beach and Chris Hanks, experienced entrepreneurs who proved how even in a college classroom, businesses can be ... Show More
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