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The fundamental lesson of the forces governing scaling startups

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

Consider the timeline of adding a technical support team member. Since that takes four months, we have to be able to predict the demand for technical support at least four months in advance, because we have to be hiring for that future demand right now. Predictability is also required for healthy team-growth. Recruiting.

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How Kip Lewis of Austin, Texas Found Success After Failure

The Startup Magazine

This part of the business continuity plan should include things such as how to set employees up with remote access at home and list contact information for technical support staff. The boost in salary meant that everyone in his company would earn a living wage. Have a pre-established plan for employees to work remotely.

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