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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

As a startup in this phase you often raise capital, get press, hire staff and everything feels possible. Many companies don’t reach the next phase either because their leadership doesn’t adapt as an organization or because they don’t design processes that lead to scaled outcomes. As an early-stage VC I love this phase.

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10 Best Cities in the United States for Startups and Entrepreneurs (2018)

crowdSPRING Blog

William Hurley, the co-founder of Honest Dollar, an Austin-based provider of retirement plans to small businesses, says creative talent is abundant : It’s got the music, the university scene, the hippies and the rule-breakers… It’s very easy to hire people who want to push the limits. Los Angeles, CA.

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Can you hire an all-remote team using freelance platforms only?

Transformify

The ‘’Gig Economy’’ series sheds light on the future of work and the pros and cons of hiring freelancers and gig workers. My experience with freelancers was very positive and I decided to adopt an all-remote concept and hire remote workers regardless of their location. I live in Los Angeles.

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How Small Businesses Can Effectively Use the Sharing Economy

Up and Running

Logo design, app development, and web design are all very common tasks outsourced through the sharing economy. Think of it as hiring a freelancer but through a competitive pool of users. But don’t just hire the first one; sift through reviews, ratings, and work samples to find the person who is the best fit.

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How We Grew Our Fashion Accessories Business To Over A Million Dollars In Sales

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

To achieve the growth we wanted for our company, we had to be able to focus on churning out new designs and handling our infrastructure and growth; thus, we created a team of salespeople to bring our sales to the next level. After Atlanta, we added our Dallas showroom and then Los Angeles.

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My Commencement Speech?—?Life at Your Crossroads

Both Sides of the Table

I found out he had a trip scheduled to Chicago. I sent him a message telling him I’d be in Chicago on such-and-such dates. I technically WOULD be in Chicago. then you can move into a role designed to maximize your potential income. They told me after they raised a fund they’d be ready to hire me. I wasn’t lying?—?I

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How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene

Both Sides of the Table

I was blown away by my visit to Chicago’s 1871 building that has set aside 50,000 square feet for tech startups. Cincinnati has had the accelerator The Brandery for several years, which caters to the great strengths of design and brand management that are dominant in this city. Angels & Recycled Capital.