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Going Global: How To Build A Distributed Team

YoungUpstarts

Going global is often a requisite growth path for businesses seeking to expand and whilst the model of setting up satellite offices is a tried and tested way to expand overseas a more recent organizational model is that of ‘distributed’ teams or companies. Distributed Teams: An Overview. The Need for a Harmonious Work Culture.

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8 Tips For Better Communication In A Distributed Team

YoungUpstarts

Distributed teams offer a lot of advantages, both for the organizations who manage them and the individuals who serve on the teams. One of the downsides of managing a distributed team, however, is the challenge of maintaining healthy communication practices. Tips for Better Communication in a Distributed Team.

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8 Software Small Businesses Should Check Out For Efficiency

The Startup Magazine

The key to overcoming these hurdles lies in harnessing the power of cutting-edge software solutions designed to enhance efficiency and drive growth. This article will explore a selection of software solutions that have proven invaluable for small businesses seeking enhanced efficiency.

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6 Due Diligence Concerns Before Outside Contracting

Startup Professionals Musings

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. If your software or your manufacturing process is your “secret sauce,” you need to keep the work in-house. The same applies to manufacturing and almost any process these days.

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Why Do You Need Helpdesk Software For Your Startup?

YoungUpstarts

Most people would rather prefer going via self-help software or instant messaging to resolve their queries. Installing a helpdesk software can best facilitate this. With the installation of this software, you would get to enjoy multi-channel helpdesk. Of course, there are more ways than one in this regard.

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15 Unexpected Costs of Cutting Your Nonprofit Board Portal Software

Board Effect

One of those decisions might be around discontinuing your board portal software to save money on technology costs. Insecure Internal Communication If board members are using non-secure communication tools such as email or messenger apps, there’s the potential for sensitive information to be distributed where it shouldn’t be.

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Getting A Software Patent Is Valuable But Frustrating

Startup Professionals Musings

For a software startup, a patent can be the intellectual property providing the key competitive advantage, or it can be an expensive non-defensible bureaucratic nightmare -- or both. Some argue to simply eliminate software patents, while others put their hopes in U.S. Patent offices can’t keep up with software technology.