Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

Of partner? Smart is simply not a differentiator. Of course it is super helpful if a VC can drop you in to important people for business development, recruiting, PR, sales and eventually M&A. Picking a VC is hard. You don’t really have much to go on to decide who would make a good fit. Reputation of firm? Connections?

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2014

To grow a business, most entrepreneurs know that they should be implementing PR strategies. For this webinar, we were joined by Jennefer Witter, CEO and founder of the Boreland Group, and author of the new book, “The Little Book of Big PR: 100+ Quick Tips to Get Your Small Business Noticed.” They mix it up with advertising.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

And I also now have to raise money myself, but this time from bigger institutions that our industry calls LPs (limited partners). Partners make investment decisions. Also recognize that WITHIN a VC you have partners who focus on different areas. Most VC partners do 2-3 deals per year max (except for the higher volume shops).

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 12, 2020

Thanks to Patricia Jones, Paws PR ! #5- I love promoting others and helping them develop the story that differentiates them in the marketplace, but I also recognize I must equally promote my own story. Different perspectives are key to creating a truly unique company, and I am so grateful for my business partner every single day.

Entrepreneur 118

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 29, 2017

I didn’t feel we were differentiated enough and, at the same time, I was hearing all this buzz about social media. After a few months working out and end jobs around Chicago, I met an extraordinary business consultant who helped me build my business from the ground up in exchange for social media services.

Entrepreneur 77

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 19, 2015

Thanks to Dr. Victor Allis, CEO and founding partner, Quintiq ! #4) When I decided to create full time creative business, I couldn’t find online marketers or PR services who understand the creative process, this meant I was doing everything in the business from online presence, to markets and exhibits which resulted in burnout.

Entrepreneur 48

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 30, 2017

And just the association and in our case most of our clients are pretty large enterprise clients so you know to be able to say — all I have to do is point at our previous guest list and be able to sort of name drop, or we’ve had Lenovo and Medtronic and United Health Group and the Chicago Bears, and the list goes on and on.

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