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Labor Law Defense Tips & Strategies For Employers

YoungUpstarts

– A strong HR and sound corporate policies can substantially minimize an employer’s risk of litigation. – Intelligent W2 and 1099 contracts allow employers to control much of the process in case of conflict; don’t copy and paste a (useless) standard employment agreement. – If litigation is inevitable, select an attorney with a proven track record in corporate litigation and defending employers — and who also does not shy away from using the strategy of offense as the best defen

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Launching Energize Colorado

Feld Thoughts

I’m excited to announce the launch of Energize Colorado , a new Colorado-based non-profit to help energize companies in Colorado survive the Covid crisis and then thrive as we get the crisis under control. A month ago (which seems like a year ago), I wrote a post explaining that the Covid crisis was actually three interwoven crises : health, financial, and mental health.

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Timing Is Everything: How To Secure Early-Stage Funding

YoungUpstarts

by Ash Rust , founder and managing partner of Sterling Road. Money is constantly on the mind of any entrepreneur: how to raise it, where to invest it, and how to make more of it. Given that mindset, it’s only natural that most entrepreneurs jump at the first chance they get to secure early-stage startup funding. The sooner they have the funding, the sooner they can invest it in their business.

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April 2020 Trends in Growth Capital Financings

Growthink Blog

Our investment banking arm – Growthink Capital – just released its assessment of growth capital financings that occurred during April 2020. April 2020, in spite of the virus crisis, saw considerable venture and growth capital funding events. In fact, we tracked $5 billion in new funding events during the month (up from $4 billion in March). […].

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Building Healthy Innovation Ecosystems for Your Projects

Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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What Does It Really Mean To Be A Spiritual Leader In Business?

YoungUpstarts

by Hilary Jane Grosskopf, author of “ Awake Leadership ” and “ Awake Ethics “ Over the past few years, we have seen a rise in the importance and emphasis on soft skills and emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership. More recently, there has been a new kind of leadership skill introduced: Spiritual Leadership (SL). As a former leader of teams in the corporate world, an entrepreneur, a leadership coach, and a yoga teacher, this new terminology sounded a bit strange at firs

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a16z Podcast: The Next Generation of Cultural Influencers in Tech

Ben's Blog

This episode—which originally took place as a live event —is a conversation between Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner and a16z Cultural Leadership Fund partner Chris Lyons. Wagner is known for his power on the field and his business acumen … The post a16z Podcast: The Next Generation of Cultural Influencers in Tech appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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What is a DBA and When to File One for Your Business

crowdSPRING Blog

There are many important reasons why registering a DBA (Doing Business As) name could be the right decision for your business. Below, we’ll help you understand what a DBA is, explain why you might consider using a DBA for your business, and provide key insights to help you file your DBA name in any state or territory of the United States. What is….

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How to Prepare for a Long Work Commute

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Traveling to work can be a real pain in the neck. If you live in a bustling city like Los Angeles, Houston, or Greenville that has tons of traffic, the experience can seem like it lasts forever. Yet, every employee must master their commute to work so they can be productive while they’re on the job. Make sure you’re rejuvenated when you arrive at the office by following these tips on how to prepare for a long work commute.

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8 Keys To Real Innovation Outside of Silicon Valley

Startup Professionals Musings

In my experience, the Silicon Valley startup model, focused on disrupting established industries, has treated the USA well and created some great global businesses. Yet many of you are telling me that we are all missing big opportunities by not recognizing the unique challenges faced by startups in developing countries , where infrastructure is lacking, and talent is not so concentrated.

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Ensure Satisfaction: Top 4 Apartment Complex Amenities

Women Entrepreneurs Can

When it comes to running a business, there are a lot of different factors you have to keep in mind to ensure success. You have to think about the financial side of things, you have to think about customer satisfaction, you have to think about your employees, and so much more. Customer satisfaction is often the tough one, as every person enjoys and needs different things.