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		<title>Official Press Release &#8211; RISCCON SWOT Team</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[RISCCON Launches:  Business SWOT Team – Expert, Tactical, Precision &#38; On Demand Industry Research, Tactics for Business, Elite Response Hamilton, NJ (9-29-2010) There are over 223 million websites on the internet and that number continues to grow.  Billions of dollars &#8230; <a href="http://www.risccon.com/blog/?p=55">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p><strong>RISCCON Launches:  Business SWOT Team – Expert, Tactical, Precision &amp; On Demand</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Industry Research, Tactics for Business, Elite Response</strong></p>
<p>Hamilton, NJ (9-29-2010)</p>
<p>There are over 223 million websites on the internet and that number continues to grow.  Billions of dollars of revenue are generated each year and there are millions of brick and mortar business located throughout the country and around the world.  There are more business slated to open this year due to the economic crisis and the increasing unemployment rates.  Competing for a piece of that pie isn’t easy and millions of entrepreneurs and business owners lose out every year.</p>
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<p><strong>How does an entrepreneur compete?  What is needed to survive and succeed? </strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.risccon.com/">A Business SWOT Team! </a> </strong>That is the answer that RISCCON and founder Brian Chiorello, a veteran professional investigator, have identified as the solution.  RISCCON and the new Business SWOT Team is a unique and twisted approach to traditional and modern business models. Brian attributes the success of the company to high quality service and a unique individual product line.  He says, “RISCCON fills a void in business research and information, as an experienced investigator, I have collected hundreds of resources over the years that allow RISCCON to quickly gain access to critical information.”</p>
<p>The RISCCON SWOT Team is designed to utilize its expertise, tactical knowledge, precision research and On Demand service for its clients whenever necessary.  In order to compete in today’s fast paced ever changing market, businesses need Facts, Information and key Knowledge to make critical decisions.  RISCCON’s SWOT Team gives that opportunity back to the entrepreneur.  The SWOT Team is made up of experts from specific industries that can offer insight and expertise.  RISCCON’s SWOT is dedicated to providing answers, finding solutions and thinking outside the box to give entrepreneurs a competitive advantage.</p>
<p><strong>What is SWOT? </strong></p>
<p>SWOT is an acronym standing for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats when involved in a business.  It can specify the objective of the business and factors that are favorable or unfavorable in achieving that objective.  Identifying SWOT for business is vital as the subsequent steps in planning the businesses success may directly be derived from the SWOT findings.  Upon receiving the SWOT analysis a business owner may realize that an objective is NOT obtainable or adaptive measures should be taken.</p>
<p>RISCCON is the leader in Business Research and Market Data, RISCCON has immediate access to over 1500 Business Industry Reports.  A RISCCON Industry Report provides a comprehensive look into understanding the entire industry including market size, competitors, forecasting, local demographics and trending. Feel free to take a look at a sample <a href="http://risccon.com/LEVEL%20II%20SAMPLE%20REPORT%20-%20Demo%20Included.pdf" target="_blank">Industry Report.</a> This information is vital when creating a business plan, buying or growing a business or even making decisions in a distressed business.</p>
<p><strong>Are Industry Reports &amp; Research Necessary?</strong><br />
Industry reports are very useful and cost effective.  Don&#8217;t fall under the statistic that nearly 90% of businesses do, <strong>Failure!</strong> Insurance, Capital, Marketing, Websites, Products and Services are all necessary to operate a successful business, Research &amp; Industry Reports can save you thousands of dollars and countless hours.  YES, it is necessary.</p>
<p>Every day business brokers, finance professionals, management consultants, entrepreneurs and small business owners obtain these reports as they have a desire to make their business a success. For pennies compared to what the startup costs are on a business, get an <a href="http://risccon.com/research.php">Industry Report today</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Why become a RISCCON Client?</strong><br />
Simple, <strong>The RISCCON SWOT Team, </strong>RISCCON becomes an outsourced provider for businesses, keeping costs at a minimum while RISCCON has a staff waiting for action for any sized project. The goal is to provide research, information and factual business data that is cost effective. This information gives vital knowledge when it’s needed the most to make critical business decisions with ease. RISCCON research saves its client&#8217;s time, money and most importantly allows entrepreneur’s to stay focused on what matters the most, <strong>Business!</strong></p>
<p>It’s time to have the <strong>RISCCON SWOT Team</strong> on your side.  Gain access to over 1500 Industry Reports, Demographics, Thousands of Independent Resources and Hands on Approach like none other.  It’s SWOT Time.</p>
<p><strong>About RISCCON</strong><br />
RISCCON is a leader in business research and the acquisition of data.  No other company combines the balance of professional investigations with information and intelligence as it relates to everyday business activities.  Obtain complete and comprehensive reports that give clear insight to the industry and market.  Proper business research and information increases overall business performance, success and efficiency.  Geared towards assisting early entrepreneurs, startups and growing organizations, for more information visit <a href="http://www.risccon.com/">http://www.risccon.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>10 Must Haves for A Business Plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:51:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Business Plans are the most important part when attempting to start your business and if you want FUNDING it is non negotiable. Here is a list of 10 Critical items you must include in any plan. 1. Executive Summary 2. Company Analysis &#8230; <a href="http://www.risccon.com/blog/?p=43">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>Business Plans are the most important part when attempting to start your business and if you want <strong>FUNDING</strong> it is non negotiable. Here is a list of <strong>10 Critical</strong> items you must include in any plan.</p>
<p>1.	Executive Summary<br />
2.	Company Analysis<br />
3.	Industry Analysis<br />
4.	Customer Analysis<br />
5.	Competitive Analysis<br />
6.	Marketing Plan<br />
7.	Operations Plan<br />
8.	Management Plan<br />
9.	Financial Plan<br />
10.	Appendix</p>
<p>Did you know that the average <strong>Entrepreneur</strong> will spend over <strong>100 Hours</strong> trying to put together a business plan. RISCCON can assist you in preparing your entire<strong>Business Plan</strong> or providing you with the proper <strong>Research</strong> for areas like the<strong>Industry, Customer and Competitive Analysis and even a strategic Marketing Plan.</strong> To learn more about RISCCON&#8217;S services <a href="http://risccon.com/research.php">Click Here</a></p>
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		<title>RISCCON Launches SWOT Campaign</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overall Rankings &#8211; 2010 CNBC scored all 50 states—using publicly available data—on 40 different measures of competitiveness. States received points based on their rankings in each metric. Then, we separated those metrics into the ten broad categories, with input from &#8230; <a href="http://www.risccon.com/blog/?p=39">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p>CNBC scored all 50 states—using publicly available data—on 40 different measures of competitiveness. States received points based on their rankings in each metric. Then, we separated those metrics into the ten broad categories, with input from business groups including the National Association of Manufacturers. We weighted the categories based on how frequently each is cited in state economic development marketing materials.</p>
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<td>State</td>
<td width="75"><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516039">Cost of Business</a></td>
<td width="75"><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516047">Workforce</a></td>
<td width="75"><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516044">Quality of Life</a></td>
<td width="75"><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516041">Economy</a></td>
<td width="75"><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516046">Transportation</a></td>
<td width="75"><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516045">Technology &amp; Innovation</a></td>
<td width="75"><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516042">Education</a></td>
<td width="75"><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516038">Business Friendliness</a></td>
<td width="75"><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516037">Access to Capital</a></td>
<td width="75"><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516040">Cost of Living</a></td>
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<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37875470">Texas</a></td>
<td>30</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>8</td>
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<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37875509">Virginia</a></td>
<td>26</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>27</td>
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<td>3</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516580">Colorado</a></td>
<td>25</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>35</td>
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<td>4</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874438">North Carolina</a></td>
<td>15</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>23</td>
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<td>5</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516963">Massachusetts</a></td>
<td>39</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>41</td>
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<td>6</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516789">Iowa</a></td>
<td>1</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>17</td>
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<td>7</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37875441">South Dakota</a></td>
<td>4</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>5</td>
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<td>8 (tie)</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874384">Minnesota</a></td>
<td>31</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>15</td>
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<td>8 (tie)</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37875482">Utah</a></td>
<td>7</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>17</td>
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<td>10</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516739">Georgia</a></td>
<td>20</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>9</td>
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<td>11</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516872">Kansas</a></td>
<td>22</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>5</td>
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<td>12</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874453">North Dakota</a></td>
<td>15</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>17</td>
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<td>13</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874461">Nebraska</a></td>
<td>18</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>5</td>
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<td>14</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37875867">Wyoming</a></td>
<td>13</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>27</td>
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<td>15</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37875706">Washington</a></td>
<td>33</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>35</td>
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<td>16</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37875454">Tennessee</a></td>
<td>10</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>17</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874403">Missouri</a></td>
<td>5</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>9</td>
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<td>18</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516507">Arizona</a></td>
<td>23</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>34</td>
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<td>19</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874494">New Hampshire</a></td>
<td>34</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>39</td>
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<td>20</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37875403">Pennsylvania</a></td>
<td>40</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>30</td>
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<td>21</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516854">Indiana</a></td>
<td>9</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>13</td>
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<td>22</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874509">New Jersey</a></td>
<td>44</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>47</td>
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<td>23</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37875387">Oregon</a></td>
<td>19</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874576">New York</a></td>
<td>50</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>43</td>
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<td>25</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874655">Oklahoma</a></td>
<td>3</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>26</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516809">Idaho</a></td>
<td>8</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>11</td>
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<td>27</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874348">Maryland</a></td>
<td>43</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>45</td>
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<tr>
<td>28</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516706">Florida</a></td>
<td>41</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>30</td>
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<td>29</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37875723">Wisconsin</a></td>
<td>24</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>17</td>
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<td>30</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516830">Illinois</a></td>
<td>35</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>29</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>17</td>
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<td>31</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37875431">South Carolina</a></td>
<td>6</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>24</td>
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<td>32 (tie)</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516475">Arkansas</a></td>
<td>2</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>32 (tie)</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516541">California</a></td>
<td>48</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>49</td>
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<td>34</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874598">Ohio</a></td>
<td>29</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>15</td>
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<td>35</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516616">Connecticut</a></td>
<td>47</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>45</td>
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<td>36</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874427">Montana</a></td>
<td>26</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>32</td>
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<td>37</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37875678">Vermont</a></td>
<td>42</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>43</td>
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<td>38</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874522">New Mexico</a></td>
<td>26</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>29</td>
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<td>39</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874359">Maine</a></td>
<td>38</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>39</td>
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<td>40</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516909">Kentucky</a></td>
<td>12</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>3</td>
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<td>41</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874372">Michigan</a></td>
<td>32</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>24</td>
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<td>42</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516662">Delaware</a></td>
<td>36</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>32</td>
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<td>43</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516662">Alabama</a></td>
<td>14</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>44</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516662">Louisiana</a></td>
<td>21</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
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<td>45</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874418">Mississippi</a></td>
<td>11</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>47</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>13</td>
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<td>46</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37875853">West Virginia</a></td>
<td>15</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>34</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>47</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37874544">Nevada</a></td>
<td>37</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>37</td>
</tr>
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<td>48</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516761">Hawaii</a></td>
<td>49</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>43</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>49</td>
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<td>49</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37875417">Rhode Island</a></td>
<td>45</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>49</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>41</td>
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<td>50</td>
<td><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37513003">Alaska</a></td>
<td>46</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>47</td>
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<p>For more information on the rankings visit <a title="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516043" href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516043" target="_blank">http://www.cnbc.com/id/37516043</a></td>
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<p><em>Business startups are flexible and it is not an exception that what they provide for their employees is much better than the benefits and compensation an established corporation offers.</em></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ffcc00;">Business Startups Value Creativity</span></strong><br />
For many job seekers, business startups are top employers because they give freedom and value creativity. That is why many job seekers are interested mainly in offers from business startups.</p>
<p>No matter what the industry is, business startups usually have one advantage in common – a more informal and relaxed atmosphere. Very often, business startups don&#8217;t have thick guides of formal rules one must strictly follow, and this leaves room for improvisation and creativity, which is highly valued by many employees.</p>
<p>One more advantage of business startups is that, as a rule, the promotion opportunities in a startup company are greater than the promotion opportunities in a company with traditions. If the business startup does well, usually the people who were part of it in the beginning get promoted, while in a company with traditions it might take decades till one is offered a low management position. In terms of career development a business startup can be very, very rewarding.</p>
<p>As for compensation, startup companies can be very generous. There are many cases when a startup company pays better for a comparable position than an established corporation.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ffcc00;">The Problem with Business Startups? They Grow into Corporations!</span></strong><br />
Business startups tend to be very dynamic, which certainly is not a characteristic valued highly by anybody who loves predictability. Though it is not an exception for a business startup to go out of business, many startup companies do make it. In fact, many of today&#8217;s huge corporations started as small business startups and grew over the years.<br />
When a business startup grows into a corporation, this kills the informal atmosphere. Sure, one can&#8217;t say that growing into a corporation is the beginning of the decline of a startup, but certainly when a company grows, this changes the rules.</p>
<p>When a business startup turns into a corporation, many of its founding members resign and move to greener pastures – i.e. they find a venture capital fund and create a new startup company. When this business startup also grows into a corporation, they again move on. For many individuals, the corporative spirit is just way too much to stand and establishing (and working for) small business startups is a way of life.</p>
<p>A startup could be riskier in terms of job security, but the benefits it offers are not to be neglected. On the other hand, large corporations are not necessarily more secure (just a look at layoff news is enough to get an idea of the numbers of employees released), so even if one is willing to trade freedom for security and join an established corporation, her or she might be out of luck and soon be unemployed again.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #ffcc00;">RISCCON is Looking for Bloggers</span></strong></p>
<p>We are in search for those who want to contribute ideas to our newly launched business blog, we are looking for written articles, video blogs and other content to help those Entrepreneurs with their business endeavors.</p>
<p>If you just starting a business or have been in business for a while, have some stories to share or would like to be interviewed, please contact us and we will set something up with you.</p>
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