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10 Ways Your Startup Co-Founder Is Like A Good Spouse

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO. Partner decisions are more important than team member hiring decisions.

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10 Attributes Of The Perfect Partner For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO. Partner decisions are more important than team member hiring decisions.

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10 Key Traits Of An Ideal Entrepreneur Partner

Startup Professionals Musings

A while back I talked about how and where to find a co-founder in “ For a Startup, Two Heads are Always Better Than One ”. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.”

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How to Pick a Partner Who Will Amplify Your Efforts

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, I would broaden the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” The reason is that good attributes apply equally well to “external” partners, as they do to internal partners, like a co-founder or CTO. Partner decisions are more important than team member hiring decisions.

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10 Partner Qualities to Test Before Sharing Equity

Startup Professionals Musings

A while back I talked about how and where to find a co-founder in “ For a Startup, Two Heads are Always Better Than One.” In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.”

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Improving Employee Retention To Build A Strong Team

YoungUpstarts

by Ben Hoffman, co-founder of CityHUNT. Continuously hiring new employees is a huge expense for a company. It’s more than the cost of hiring new staff that makes your employee retention rate so important. Do Your Due Diligence When Hiring. Provide the Necessary Training.

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Tech That Can Make The Freelance Economy Sustainable

YoungUpstarts

by Peter Johnston , founder and CEO of Kalo. They want platforms and services that automate hiring and retention while ensuring freelancers feel as supported as their full-time colleagues. Full-time employment affords individual staff members access to healthcare benefits, paid sick leave and several other notable amenities.