Marketing 

Square Acquires Weebly for $365 Million, Aims to Be a One-Stop Solution for eCommerce Businesses

Digital payments company Square has announced plans to acquire Weebly for approximately $365 million in cash and stock. The purchase was in line with Square’s objective to provide a cohesive solution to entrepreneurs in running their businesses across all channels. Known for its payment software and hardware, Square has diversified its portfolio to include money transfer, business financing, and customer relationship management software. The company offers flexibility in selecting and integrating third-party solutions that include point of sale, accounting software, and other back-office applications. Weebly, on the other hand, provides an…

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business 

Blitzscaling: Grow a High-Value Business at Lightning Speed

No one understands startups and how to make them grow at lightning speed better than Reid Hoffman. The businessman was an executive at PayPal when it first started out and then went on to start LinkedIn. Hoffman has since invested in several quick-growing companies through his Greylock Partners. Hoffman’s success has earned him the moniker “startup whisperer of Silicon Valley.” He also coined the term “blitzscaling,” a groundbreaking concept that allows entrepreneurs to quickly grow their companies and stay ahead of their rivals. What is Blitzscaling? A blitz is defined…

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