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"The Social Media Infographics Series is supported by Vocus' Social Media Strategy Tool, a free, six-step online tool that lets you build a custom social media framework tailored to your organization\u2019s goals.\nIn many cases, money is a key fertilizer for startup growth. Many startups, and many more small businesses, fund themselves through traditional bank loans. Others exchange portions of their companies for an influx of cash. \nThis type of startup funding, known for its high-risk, high-reward nature, is an interesting game to keep track of \u2014 and there are entire publications dedicated solely to doing just that. But it can also be hard for outsiders to put it into perspective or understand the insider jargon. The infographic below takes a broad look at the numbers and lingo behind startup funding.\n\n\n\n\nInfographic design by David Foster\nSeries supported by Vocus\n\n\n\n\nThis series is supported by Vocus' Social Media Strategy Tool, a free online tool which lets you build your own custom social media framework in six easy steps. It helps you determine your organization\u2019s goals, explore the latest MarketingSherpa research data, and create your own workbook packed with the strategies, tactics and resources you need. Try it today! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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