Some would argue that such change is easier to achieve in the capital where distances between sites is shorter - and that maybe true.

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If this incremental risk bothers you but you still want the convenience and liquidity of a fund, go for a shorter-maturity portfolio, maybe three years.

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Mandating that entrepreneurs stay for a shorter period of time, maybe a year or so, and trying to create a business climate that will entice companies to stay, could be a better bet.

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These would be shorter-term positions he only intends to hold for maybe three to five days.

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Maybe they shopped at Costco a bit more often, took a slightly shorter vacation, or went with the cheaper alternative when leasing a car.

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"Maybe we just look at the group that starts the second and just put them on a shorter leash, " Carlesimo said.

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