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TapMap · 10M ago

Why silicon valley will always be a world leader in entrepreneurship

There is a lot of talk from other regions around the world about how they will become the next silicon valley. Calling themselves the Silicon Glen, Silicon Forest, Silicon Alley, etc etc. But that’s what most of it is, just talk. I think the main difference between the real silicon valley and the re
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TapMap · 11M ago

Groupon’s Accounting System Seems Fine – Groupon is a Strong Company

The last week or so has been downright tough on Groupon.  The Wall Street Journal, many tech tweeters and tech bloggers have been unforgiving, suspicious of Groupon. I read the reports, looked at the financials, considered the argument that Groupon applied a “fuzzy accounting” standard.  As a busine
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TapMap · 11M ago

Will Mobile Devices Replace Window Shopping?

Will mobile devices ever truly replace window shopping?  The American economy is built on small to medium-sized brick and mortar businesses.  Nothing compares to actually trying on a pair of slacks or walking through a huge Home Depot to locate the perfect lighting fixture.  I cannot fathom a world
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TapMap · 12M ago

Saving Businesses Money by Reducing Traditional Advertising Costs

TapMap can save businesses money by eliminating the need for most expensive traditional business advertising. This week let’s take the example of a small to medium (average sized) business with little to moderate name recognition.  “Advertising” can be the life-blood of such a business.  The questio
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TapMap · 1Y ago

Wasn’t Technology Supposed to Make Life Easier?

Beware Technology “Over-organizing” It’s late springtime in the United States.  Great times to be with friends, family or even just enjoy nature or relaxing on the couch with an e-book. Don’t get me wrong – I like a good tech challenge. But in order to remain in sync with customers’ needs, I need to
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TapMap · 1Y ago

TapMap on TV

I got on TV the other day, thanks to Plug and Play – it was a feature about why international entrepreneurs were flocking to silicon valley. I was there as part of iExpo, Plug and Play’s international expo day, where 35 companies from around the world pitched in front of an audience of 60 VCs [...]
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TapMap · 1Y ago

Notes on Rejection…

Taken from @cdixon and and @techcrunch article… “But being able to handle rejection, and even seek it out, is a crucial skill for entrepreneurs. The flip side of getting rejected over and over again, of course, is perseverance. It doesn’t matter if 49 VCs pass on your startup if the 50th one hands y
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TapMap · 1Y ago

Tesco, Apps and the changing face of retailing

I saw a new advertisement on the TV the other day – an ad for Tesco’s new app, which helps customers to scan items and then purchase them in Tesco’s online shop. Here’s the ad: I’m guessing that this app, as well as all of the related technology around it, has cost the company millions. This is [...
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