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Could it be that you need to first invest in fiber, then you need to invest in other things like small business incentives and attracting VC?
by bcherny 8y ago
Could it be that you need to first invest in fiber, then you need to invest in other things like small business incentives and attracting VC?
- downrightmike 8y agoThe crux of the problem is that people only talk about jobs, and other people/corporations creating those jobs. Everyone can agree we need more jobs and better jobs. The real issue is that people aren't finding ways to start their own business, make themselves a job. Politicians use the word "jobs" like saying it makes them appear. And too many people think that is how is should work. Those people miss out. Make a good business for yourself and people will throw money at you.
- scarface74 8y agoYou act like it’s just that simple 1. Have an idea for a profitabld business 2. Raise enough money until the business becomes profitable and self sustaining People in the tech industry are so use to being able to get money from VCs once they get to step 1 and aren’t concerned with step 2 because they are just trying to survive long enough to have an “exit strategy”.
- rayiner 8y agoThere's plenty of small business incentives out there. The problem is that the whole "fiber-fueled small rural business" concept is pure romantic fantasy. That's not viable in a modern economy. The future is about massive scale: Amazon replacing regional retailers, etc.