The Startup Magazine

JULY 21, 2021

Hiring a professional shredding service can ensure that all documents you no longer need are carefully discarded to avoid a data breach. Find a company that fulfills your document shredding needs and discuss your options. If your desk has piles of documents that you are not using, it can stress you and impact how you think.

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Technical Review Technology Operations Cost 78

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2022

New entrepreneurs tend to focus only on getting the product right, and assume that the right culture and ethics will come later simply by hiring good people. Hire only ethical people, so further time on business ethics is not needed. This is usually an excuse for not developing ethical policies and practices.

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Software Review Offshore Entrepreneur Leadership 291

Up and Running

APRIL 12, 2021

As they begin to grow , they start to recognize that using a spreadsheet or using memory to keep track of employee performance just doesn’t work. In this article, we outline the challenges that startups can face when managing their employee performance, as well as solutions to get their employees on the right track.

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Employee Management Salary Retention 139

Transformify

AUGUST 18, 2022

Businesses, quite obviously, need employees to run them. Freelancers are being hired for their competitive rate, skills, and versatility. Of course, it can’t all just be that, so today, we’ll be discussing why you should consider hiring freelancers for your business. One isn’t a replacement for the other.

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Hiring Technical Review Salary Employee 95

Up and Running

APRIL 14, 2021

And with the rise in remote work during the pandemic, a shift in how businesses think about their employees and hiring practices, and the growing number of people pursuing business ventures online, it will likely keep growing. The gig economy has seen tremendous growth over the past decade. New standards from the U.S.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 11, 2024

A permanent labor certification issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) allows employers to hire foreign workers on a permanent basis in the United States. In light of recent changes, Alcorn emphasizes the importance of staying up-to-date and prepared to adapt to new policies and requirements that may affect businesses and employees alike.

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Technical Review Silicon Valley Green Startup 114

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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Hiring Intellectual Property United States Search 133

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 26, 2011

At the big consulting firms, investment banks and established large technology companies we’re taught to produce long reports, make sure that every document is perfect quality and that every possible bit of diligence has been done. There is an old management adage that says, “Hire slowly, fire fast.” Hire Slowly?

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 12, 2020

A data security plan will establish which member of the team will need access to business-critical data, and you must then introduce access levels for different folders and documents. You must also routinely review your data security plan as you hire more employees and create more departments. Facial recognition. Fingerprints.

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Security Software Review Technical Review Networking 273

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

You may be the main problem, insisting on making every decision, and hiring cheap helpers rather than help. Daily updates from the top and documented processes are critical. Be sure to attach employee bonuses and even overtime opportunities to measurable business results. Inadequate focus on hiring and people development.

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Technical Review Metrics Social Media Channel 306

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2018

If you have employees that work from home or from the road, the thought has probably crossed your mind: How can I be sure my people are working and not goofing off while billing my company? Remote employees or outside salespeople often have to keep their own timesheets and submit them on a regular basis. Management Options.

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Employee Software Review Technical Review Software 60

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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Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Management 264

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2021

They now expect a solid documented plan, with specific goals and targets based on data. Employees are engaged, committed, and accountable. Unless you sold your last startup for a billion dollars, the days are gone when you can just scratch your idea on the back of a napkin, and investors will throw money at you.

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Entrepreneur Angel Investor Partner Software Developers 341

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2019

New entrepreneurs tend to focus only on getting the product right, and assume that the right culture and ethics will come later simply by hiring good people. Hire only ethical people, so further time on business ethics is not needed. This is usually an excuse for not developing ethical policies and practices.

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Software Review Offshore Leadership .Net 192

Up and Running

MARCH 7, 2018

In my time, I learned a thing or two about the importance of preventing employee turnover. Aside from the time-consuming tasks of screening potential employees, interviewing, and re-hiring , losing and replacing employees is expensive. On average, it costs nearly three times an employee’s salary to replace them.

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Employee Startup Salary Hiring 91

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2020

Hiring too much or not enough. Hiring is one of the most challenging parts of running a business, no matter how large or small your operation is. From finding a qualified pool of applicants to interviewing, verifying references, and filing the hiring paperwork, just managing and recruiting employees is a full time job.

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Software Review Startup Technical Review Hiring 143

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Create a detailed requirement document. A requirement document defines the system’s purpose, functionality, interface, the scope of the product, and performance criteria. Don’t hire full time, outsource your project. You will also have to build the infrastructure to house full-time employees.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 28, 2020

Remote workers are hired regardless of their location (e.g., This is a new paradigm for doing business–the entire company is considered as one contiguous unit, despite the distributed nature of its offices or employees. To get up and running quickly with overseas hiring companies can make use of Employer-of-Records or EoR.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

It’s easy to find and hire an independent contractor. Any person or business you hire to do work on your behalf, but not as an employee, is an independent contractor. You pay employees for the result of the work and the ability to control how the job is done. Find the Right Resource.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Welcome to the future of work where employees may reside anywhere from Bali to Boston or Barcelona – how can you tap into this global talent pool to create your own successful enterprise with remote workers? As Tony Stark brought unique technological skills to his business, so should your employees. Not everybody has S.H.I.E.L.D

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Technical Review Business Plan America Hiring 110

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2019

Only keep the necessary documents. Companies inevitably collect documents over time that no longer provide value to their business. People are less likely to care about printing out reams of paper when their desk is already piled high with documents. Businesses should therefore look to hire regular cleaning staff.

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Software Review Security Social Media Cost 212

Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

Generally, the size is based on the number of employees and annual receipts for a given period. Small Business Administration , an organization is considered to be a small business if their: Firm revenue ranges from $1 million to $40 million Number of employees is between 100 and 1,500. According to the U.S.

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Small Business Intellectual Property Cofounder Software Review 167

View from Seed

MAY 14, 2020

Sure, this work from home thing may not be forever, but I think we are going to see more situations like this arise in the future or see a handful of employees want to work from home following the return to normal. They discuss ways they engage with their remote employees and keep culture and team cohesion alive and well.

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Management Hiring Wiki Employee 218

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

Creating and managing employee schedules can be a complicated and time-consuming task for any business. Fortunately, with the help of online employee scheduling software, businesses can easily create and manage schedules for their employees. 1) Increased Productivity. 2) Improved Communication. 3) Reduced Costs.

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Software Employee Management Cost 158

Mike Michalowicz

JANUARY 1, 2014

Perhaps it is based upon the employee’s poor performance, or deviant activity, or maybe it is due to struggling times. Chances are the employee has a suspicion it is coming. But there’s more, it is unfair to the employee too. Bring in a senior employee or manager who can act as a witness.

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Employee Software Review Hiring Management 79

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

If you’re like most business leaders, you’re not above engaging in a little employee-poaching to improve your position. Best of all, this kind of hiring is perfectly legal, right? The first is hiring a new employee with the intention of gaining access to confidential information about another company.

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Intellectual Property Employee Hiring Security 100

The Next Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

In order to find out, I asked a panel of 12 successful founders from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question: What are the pros/cons of hiring an agency to do development work, vs. having all your technical talent in house? Hiring an agency is usually less expensive, and you can utilize them only when there’s a problem.

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Hiring Developer Startup LLC 145

YoungUpstarts

JULY 7, 2020

It’s recommended that when doing work, such as typing up legal documentation that needs filing, you do all these things in your home office. Think about trying to type up legal documents or try to complete research while watching your favorite tv show. Use a Virtual Office. There are many ways to run a cheap virtual office.

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Software Review Software Employee Email 189

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 21, 2014

It’s an expression of the uncertainty that comes from working in an environment where ethics are lax, employees don’t feel valued, and information is withheld. When it thrives in an organization, it signals a lack of employee trust — a problem that’s gotten significantly worse over the last generation. Do leaders keep their promises?

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Employee Balance Sheet Leadership Chicago 189

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 17, 2020

With technology, you can use zoom for meetings, conference calls, Dropbox and emails to share files, slack for better communication, use When I Work to make and keep a schedule, QuickBooks for accounting, and eSignature for signing documents online. Hire the Right Team. Outsourcing. Not everyone can work effectively remotely.

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Technical Review Operations Hiring B2B 147

Feld Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

This week they set out to create their cap table and hire a CTO. Rather, it gets recorded in a document called the Capitalization Table (or “Cap Table”), which shows the ownership stake each person or entity has in the business. As first time entrepreneurs they did not create an employee options pool; we’ll fix that in a little while.

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Cap Table CTO Hire Technical Cofounder Cofounder 133

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 19, 2019

For entrepreneurs, hiring your first employee is a big step. Once you decide who you want to hire let them know and give them their start date. For example, get copies of their ID documents, so you can be sure that they can be legally employed. It is exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. Put together your ad.

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Hiring Employee Social Media Salary 127

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Many companies hire remote teams, and this comes with plenty of advantages. First of all, you will attract potential employees who prefer this type of arrangement because it better fits their preferred lifestyle. The first step to creating a successful remote team is hiring people who can work independently.

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Software Review Due Diligence Hiring Employee 113

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 9, 2020

Employment laws vary across the world, but the overall goals of protecting employers and employees are generally the same. Lawsuits are a common threat to businesses that fail to take care of their employees and provide a safe, equal opportunity working environment. Informed Hiring Practices. Establish Employee Expectations.

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Employee Hiring Programming Cost 147

YoungUpstarts

MAY 19, 2014

It’s an expression of the uncertainty that comes from working in an environment where ethics are lax, employees don’t feel valued, and information is withheld. When it thrives in an organization, it signals a lack of employee trust — a problem that’s gotten significantly worse over the last generation. Do leaders keep their promises?

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Employee Leadership Balance Sheet Chicago 160

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 31, 2019

Documentation and meticulous record keeping is a must for startups. You should never leave the office at the end of any day or week without having all finances reconciled with the proper supporting documentation. Hire the Right People. The right employees don’t just have skills and experience. Keep Excellent Records.

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Burn Rate Startup Lean Early Stage 176

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The decision to hire your first members of staff will not have been taken lightly. There are many reasons why you might want to hire employees, as you may not have the time to focus on multiple projects, or you might simply want to expand your business to reach your sales goals. Legal Cover. Find the Right Payroll System.

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Hiring Employee Finance Salary 113