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#ASAE18: Value Means More Than Money, Says Kickstarter Founder

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It required creators to talk about the risks and challenges of their ideas when soliciting pledges and prohibited simulations and product renderings that gave a false sense that their work was ready to market. Strickler said much of his concern about redefining value stems from his experience living in New York City.

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How to Hire The Ideal Freelancer

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Note: If your office is in an expensive area like DC or New York City, it may be wise to look elsewhere for a freelancer. For instance, if you hire a freelance marketer to manage email marketing, agree to pay them $1000-2000 per month. That is because you’ll likely get real face time with them.

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The Hidden Costs of Inefficiency

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Just ask New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Between 2000 and 2010, the city’s MetroCard system was an unexpected profit center for the city, as passengers let $500 million in prepaid fares expire, according to The New York Times.

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