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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. So spending time thinking about what your leadership style is, whether it’s effective and what you could do to improve it can yield dividends. Here are some quick guidelines on what I think it takes to build a sense of leadership: 1.

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24 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Love About Being An Entrepreneur

Hearpreneur

No matter how well my team did I knew that at the end of the year I would earn a predetermined salary with a small bonus that was based on the company stock performance. Everything had potential, but as an employee, my power to act upon the opportunities I saw was limited. 6- Gaining success for your employees.

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How to Become Your Own Boss in 2015 (Webinar Recap)

Up and Running

I had the opportunity to speak with Melinda Emerson, the “SmallBizLady” and America’s #1 small business expert, who took the opportunity to share with us her proven, step-by-step method to transition from employee to entrepreneur. That should be six to nine months of salary.

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Who are the Major Revenue-Based Investing VCs?

David Teten

The mode purpose for funding is (in order of frequency) Sales, Marketing, Market Expansion, Product Development, and Hiring Employees. Founder Earnings = Net Income + any amount of founders’ salaries over a certain threshold. United Capital Source was selected in the 2015 & 2017 Inc. The average cash balance is $191,164.

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Small Business and Startups: The Top 10 Business Books of 2014

crowdSPRING Blog

Here are ten that should feature on your bookshelf: The Virgin Way: Everything I Know About Leadership – Sir Richard Branson. In his latest literary offering, he gives a behind-the-scenes look at his notable — and some might say exuberant — leadership style: a style that has helped him build a multibillion-dollar empire.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

5- Tired being a salaried individual. I started my own business as I didn’t enjoy being a salaried individual who lived from one payroll to another. I started my business because I was a terrible employee. My company serves a purpose to keep families, young people, and employees, away from some of the sensitive things online.

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25 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

We have since adapted (with Snacks n Chill) to focus on helping businesses boost morale by sending care packages to employees with healthy and delicious snacks directly to their homes. I craved freedom to be responsible for my salary, not have someone else set it. Thanks to Nicholas Chen, S nacks n Chill ! 8- For freedom.