2014 will be an important year for many popular startups as founders will need to prove that a cool idea can also make money.
2014 Is A Make Or Break Year For These 7 Startups:
Several companies have launched recently that offer innovative services and cutting-edge technology. Some of these companies have resonated with users, investors and the press to create a perfect opportunity for growth and long-term success. Many of these companies, though, still haven’t proven that they have viable, scalable business models.
2014 Is A Make Or Break Year For These 7 Startups. The founders will have to prove that their business models are sustainable and the markets they’re targeting are significant. Which companies are facing a make-or-break 2014?
Boxbee:
Boxbee is considered by many experts to be the best startup of 2013. The company is on a mission to revolutionize self-storage. Currently available in New York City and San Francisco, the company offers the simplest and most user-friendly self-storage experience ever known. Customers order boxes on the Boxbee website, which are delivered for free to their home or apartment. After packing the boxes, customers schedule a pickup with loading and transporting handled by the company. Once safely stored, Boxbee gives users Web access for box management, like seeing pictures of the contents to request retrieval. Fees start at just $9 per month per box with retrieval delivery costing $15 (flat fee) plus $2 per box.
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A little about Mike Periu
Periu founded Proximo, LLC nearly 15 years ago. The company provides small business education and training services with an emphasis on finance and technology.
Periu teaches empowerment through entrepreneurship and economic opportunity. He regularly appears on television and radio talking about these subjects.
Periu also writes for leading blogs about finance. These include: American Express OpenForum, Yahoo! Finanzas and the Huffington Post.
Periu studied Finance and International Business at Georgetown University. He is a Board member at the Council for Economic Education.
