TechEmpower

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Given this diversity, it's important to be selective in the development services company with whom you choose to partner. While the appearance matters, remember you are hiring the development firm primarily for its development skills, not its graphic design skills. What are the employees and contractors' skills?

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2017

The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk. 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.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2011

The simple answer is to find a business partner, not an “implementer,” who already has the technical experience you need, and is willing and able to run that side of the business. Finding that person is not a hiring challenge, since neither of you really get paid until you both succeed. Marty Zwilling.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Here are a few tips to ensure that you and your partners start out on the right foot. Hire professionals. Think about your employee and ownership hats. Consider regular face-to-face meetings with prospective partners, so you can gauge body language and “listen between the lines.” Must you wear both simultaneously?

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Of course, they can outsource part of the work or hire employees, but that approach means more time and money to manage the work, which they don’t have. Investors worry about a single entrepreneur getting overloaded, disabled or led astray, with no balancing and supporting partner. Look for a partner from a different background.

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Gust

APRIL 13, 2014

The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. In this context, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Investors, partners, team members, and customers implicitly value or devalue a startup based on the leader’s physical presence, emotional identity, social skills, intellectual agility, moral values, and past performance in the domain. I have paraphrased his key points here as follows: Leader personal impact. Focus on talent and people growth.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2011

A while back I talked about how and where to find a co-founder in “ Ten Steps in Choosing the Right Startup Partner ”. The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal startup partner. You may be too independent to be partner material. Compatible work styles.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Why keep employees engaged? Engagement isn’t just about putting on a good face for your customers and business partners. By understanding employee engagement , you can enhance productivity, improve retention in demanding fields and deliver higher quality products and services. Here are five ways to get the ball rolling: 1.

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Hunter Walker

AUGUST 31, 2023

Some people claim ‘culture and employee engagement’ are luxuries you can focus on in good times but during market downturns they should be subjugated to business KPIs. MN: I think where most people go wrong during times of difficulty is to try and shield their employees from the truth — especially when it can feel scary.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2019

It might seem easier to put off thinking about your first essential new hires. Try to do it all and you’ll spend a lot of time learning new skills (that you’ll eventually hire for) when you should be focusing on growing your business. Hire someone who understands Generation Z (or your target demographic). A marketing maven.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2010

The feedback was good, but some readers asked me to be a bit more specific on attributes that might indicate an ideal business partner. In this article, I’m broadening the definition of partner from co-founder to “business partner.” You may be too independent to be partner material. Does not need to be managed.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 31, 2022

Any operation that involves an employee, like recruitment, payroll management, or even offboarding, can be included in these HR functions or duties. . Your human resource activities can be outsourced to: Independent HR consultants are professionals who can assist you with hiring, HR policies, and other decision-making.

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Up and Running

JULY 5, 2021

And hiring an intellectual property attorney may seem like a budget dealbreaker. Applying for a trademark — Do it yourself or hire an attorney? Hiring an attorney. Why hiring an attorney for trademark registration is better for small businesses. Approaching the trademark registration process can be daunting.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2021

As an example, I worked with Bill Gates early on, but I fear he may have failed without partners Steve Ballmer and Paul Allen. You will find that your team, partners, and vendors feel the same way. Employees are engaged, committed, and accountable. Paul Allen was the idea visionary.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 26, 2011

There is an old management adage that says, “Hire slowly, fire fast.” Hire Slowly? I also subscribe to the views that you should always be recruiting (ABR) and when great people pop up you hire them and then find a way to make the role fit. Only Hire A+ People. Hiring at a Startup. Attitude over Aptitude.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 17, 2023

Venture Studios are an “idea factory” with their own employees searching for product/market fit and a repeatable and scalable business model. Venture studios create startups by incubating their own ideas or ideas from their partners. Firms asking for greater than 60% are actually hiring an employee rather than a founder.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2021

There you can connect with thousands of potential executives and partners, or find a planned meetup in a city near you. The CEO must focus on key management team hires and assume a few mistakes which need to get fixed. A great hire can make a company, but a single bad one can break it. Provide effective leadership.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2015

As an advisor to startups, I often get asked what to look for in an ideal co-founder or business partner. After some reflection, I now realize these attributes are necessary but not sufficient to be an ideal business partner. Together they can attract investors, employees and even customers. Shared vision, values and culture.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

If you don’t perform a background check on your potential partner before doing business with him, you’re setting yourself up to get duped. Doing a background check on a potential partner or co-founder, while unorthodox, could bring to light small issues that could be resolved with a bit of honest dialogue. Leveraging Your Risks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Every young entrepreneur needs an experienced partner for credibility with investors, and as a trusted cohort for strategy and growth discussions. For aspiring new entrepreneurs of any age, this is an opportunity for a win-win situation, with the proper mix of Boomers with Gen-X and Gen-Y employees and executives. Personnel Manager.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In the past, working remotely was considered “normal” for entrepreneurs or independent contractors in the gig economy only, but organizations wanted employees, and consultants, to be onsite and working in the office. Employees clearly want and enjoy the flexibility. This greatly narrowed the talent pool. It’s a win-win.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

You have to start with hiring only people who are willing and able to make serious customer service happen. The process must be employee friendly, as well as customer friendly, and have feedback mechanisms to correct poor results. If service employees are not happy, the process isn’t working yet. Train and coach continuously.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2020

One more key employee or one more investor will probably not turn the situation around. Every startup should have at least a couple of outside advisors who are not major investors or family members, anxious to talk to new investors and key new hires. Calculate employee stock option values and vesting times, as well as salary.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk. 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.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 13, 2023

This post discusses five hiring tips for your startup. Run criminal background checks Statistics indicate that around 93% of businesses worldwide have background checks as a part of their hiring processes. Running these checks on potential employees helps ensure you’re recruiting suitable candidates for your startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

One more key employee or one more investor will probably not turn the situation around. Every startup should have at least a couple of outside advisors who are not major investors or family members, anxious to talk to new investors and key new hires. Calculate employee stock option values and vesting times, as well as salary.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2020

Investors, partners, team members, and customers implicitly value or devalue a startup based on the leader’s physical presence, emotional identity, social skills, intellectual agility, moral values, and past performance in the domain. I have paraphrased his key points here as follows: Leader personal impact. Focus on talent and people growth.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

People who have been followers too long as an employee don’t realize how hard it is to be a leader. These have helped them build trust and confidence among team members, and effectively sell their message to partners, investors, vendors and customers. This applies to suppliers and business partners as well.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 10, 2014

by Todd Patkin, author of “ Finding Happiness “ What were your last 10 or 15 employee conversations like? And chances are, unless they were delivered in a, shall we say, forceful tone of voice, your employees don’t mind hearing pertinent instructions and questions. So why does their morale seem to be, well, wilting?

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Rembrandt Communications

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Your phone rings, online purchases flood your inbox, and you hire more people to keep up with the growing demand. But the good news is that you can start selling more and reach your year-end goals cost-effectively… even if you are in a nightmare situation right now due to COVID-19 repercussions, employee turnover, overdue bills, and more.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Working closely with vendors is beneficial for many companies — for example, it’s cheaper to contract with a security vendor than to hire several new staff members, invest in security cameras and other equipment, and assume the costs of maintaining and replacing that equipment and keeping security positions staffed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2021

You have to start with hiring only people who are willing and able to make serious customer service happen. The process must be employee friendly, as well as customer friendly, and have feedback mechanisms to correct poor results. If service employees are not happy, the process isn’t working yet. Train and coach continuously.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 20, 2022

Rolling Out The Red Carpet For Your Employees written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. She’s the author of three books including: The Celebrity Experience: Insider Secrets to Delivering Red-Carpet Customer Service and her new book Employees First! We dive into core concepts from her new book Employees First!

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Before you act, shut up and listen to employees, customers, and futurists. Be sure to hire and cultivate new talent with the right mindset. In addition to spreading the word internally, you need to create a dialogue externally with partners and customers. Take responsibility for owning an informed strategy.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

Avoiding Poor-Quality Work Through Referrals Rob Walters and Mike Liyeos credit Quattro Development’s success to their small but scrappy team of eight employees. The co-founders experienced initial hiccups in their internal hiring processes, too. The equity partner] ended up going bankrupt.

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