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Building A Tech Startup: Avoiding Silicon Valley Mishaps

YoungUpstarts

Every startup faces an initial period of uncertainty and perhaps even public resistance, but the tech field has its own pitfalls that can break a fledgling company before it ever has a chance to find its footing. Beware the tech kill zone. Following what made a tech startup popular five years ago will rarely, if ever, lead to success.

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[Interview] PSB Academy: Up-Skilling In A New Learning Economy

YoungUpstarts

Last November, the fourth edition of the JobsCentral Learning Training & Education Development (T.E.D) Awards celebrated 15 winners who are industry leaders in skills development in Singapore. This include introducing new packages, and developing new collaborations or partnerships with other local and regional tourism suppliers.

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How a Virtual Assistant can Help Startup Make More Sales

ReadWriteStart

This rapid expansion of the VA industry inevitably gave birth to another interesting development – higher diversification amongst virtual assistants. This problem becomes even more evident in the case of startups that have yet to develop their entire business infrastructure. Contacting new leads. Moderating online meetings.

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Founder Interview: Abraham Gin on Entrepreneurs and Leadership

The Startup Magazine

Abraham Gin, an entrepreneur, business coach, and CEO of Gin Consulting Group , which provides unique leadership development and training platforms. SAAS+ focuses on integrating high touch with their high-tech subscriptions, providing their customers with a platform for coaching and consulting needs. What problems does it solve?

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6 Steps To Move From Inspiration To Business Reality

Startup Professionals Musings

Thus, I’m more impressed with entrepreneurs who ask me to review their implementation plan, rather than listen again to their idea. Some dreams sound great, but may not yet be viable or proven with today’s technology. There are lots of resources available for the challenge of that activity, including the Internet and mentors like me.

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How a Virtual Assistant can Help Startup Make More Sales

ReadWriteStart

This rapid expansion of the VA industry inevitably gave birth to another interesting development – higher diversification amongst virtual assistants. This problem becomes even more evident in the case of startups that have yet to develop their entire business infrastructure. Contacting new leads. Moderating online meetings.

Sales 78
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4 Ways Sales Can Help Your Company Offset Losses From Trump’s Trade Wars

YoungUpstarts

tech industry , companies using steel , and manufacturers of engineered hardwood floors are already feeling the pain. The situation could become even more tangled if the effects from China spill over into the rest of Asia (or beyond) due to intertwined supply chains. Use sales leaders’ relationships to minimize damage.

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