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Excellent Showing at 59 Days of Code Startup Competition

Software By Rob

I was a judge at last night’s 59 days of code startup competition here in Fresno. The Categories There were two categories: zero-code and in progress. Zero-code meant you had to start with…um, zero code on day 1. June 23rd, 2010 | Cool News, Links & Reviews Building your startup?

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5 things that suck (about hiring new employees) and 10 things companies can do about it

crowdSPRING Blog

For software developers 37signals has a great job board as does TechCocktail and if you’re looking for design talent Krop , Smashing Magazine , and elegant.ly they know how to write (a critical differentiator when choosing between two otherwise qualified applicants), 2. There’s a big risk involved. Photo: hmcadams.

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How to Use Storytelling in Business to Build Captivated Audiences

ConversionXL

In 2010, researchers at Princeton University set out to study the brain activity of both speakers and listeners under the pretext that communication is a joint activity. It also demonstrates how important storytelling is to their brand identity and differentiation strategy. If so, how?

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Good enough never is (or is it?)

Startup Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, September 27, 2010 Good enough never is (or is it?) One of the sayings I hear from talented managers in product development is, “good enough never is.&# And, most importantly, it helps team members develop the courage to stand up for these values in stressful situations. So which is it?

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Lessons Learned Taking Parental Leave as a Solo Entrepreneur

Software By Rob

July 15th, 2010 | Micropreneurship , Startups Building your startup? I cover topics that affect software and web startups of all sizes, but mostly relating to startups you can fund yourself. I too found the need to differentiate urgent tasks from important tasks, which is something many people never realize. Contracts again.

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Why Free Plans Don't Work

Software By Rob

About the Author Ruben Gamez is the founder of Bidsketch , web based proposal software for designers. When he’s not developing software, he’s furiously working towards becoming a better Micropreneur. August 18th, 2010 | Micropreneurship , Startups Building your startup? 19th, 2010 in [.] #38

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When You Should Hire a Dev Shop (other than “never”)

bhargreaves.com

Read the scenarios and give yourself points accordingly: 3 Points: You actually do not know any software developers. 5 Points: You are developing software for government or major corporate clients. A group of contractors or motley crew of devs probably won’t just due to conflicting personal interests.

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