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The Traction Gap Framework: Four Pillars Of Startup Success

YoungUpstarts

by Bruce Cleveland, Founding Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners and author of “ Traversing the Traction Gap “ As we continue our exploration of the Traction Gap Framework® – a step-by-step approach that startup teams can use to go from ideation to preparing to scale – I will walk you through the principles.

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The Traction Gap Framework: Four Pillars Of Startup Success

YoungUpstarts

by Bruce Cleveland, Founding Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners and author of “ Traversing the Traction Gap “ As we continue our exploration of the Traction Gap Framework® – a step-by-step approach that startup teams can use to go from ideation to preparing to scale – I will walk you through the principles.

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[Interview] Mark C. Perna, Founder And CEO Of TFS, Cleveland, Ohio

YoungUpstarts

According to a 2016 Wall Street Journal survey of more than 900 executives, 89 percent stated they have a very difficult or somewhat difficult time finding hires with these skills and traits. By developing and enhancing professional skills, candidates can create a significant competitive advantage in our changing workplace.

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Starting A New Business Venture Is Not As Daunting As You Might Think

YoungUpstarts

by Tom Cleveland. These ventures are funded by states to encourage local hiring and often offer crucial support services that can make a difference. Tom Cleveland writes for BetterMerchantAccounts.com. Tired of your “6 AM to 6 PM” rut? Your nearby community banker is a good start.

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The Santa Solution To Finding And Keeping Good Employees

YoungUpstarts

Santa has his elves and business leaders have their employees; so let’s what Santa has to teach the entrepreneur about working with a staff: Hire only the best. Can you imagine Santa Clause hiring a grouchy elf or one that didn’t know one end of a hammer from the other? Not on your candy cane! Image credit: Wikipedia ].

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Startup Lessons Learned

I had really debated about whether there was any value in spending the time and money to fly to San Francisco when there was a perfectly serviceable simulcast going on in Cleveland. All I can tell the folks who attended the simulcasts is that I’m not missing either the time or the money.

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What They Don’t Teach You At Harvard Business School 2.0

Up and Running

Fellow Chicagoan / Clevelander Mark H. He invented the Sports Marketing industry over a handshake with Arnold Palmer… just a few miles from where I was born in Cleveland, OH a billion dollar empire was formed. McCormack was once my mentor and the most powerful man in sports. It’s like learning golf by watching a video.”

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