Board Effect

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Boards and managers don’t agree on everything but they both agree that they need a strategic plan. One thing that they don’t always agree on is how to clarify the role of the board and the role of management in developing and implementing the strategic plan. The central question is who actually sets the strategy. Some believe the board sets it and some believe the board waits for management to set it so they can approve it.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

DECEMBER 19, 2019

One of the most valuable commodities that businesses deal in these days is data. Every company uses it, whether it is for securely storing customer service information, data surrounding stock and sales, or any other type of digital information. With the world being so reliant on technology, the way that your company manages its data is more important than ever.

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deal architect

DECEMBER 19, 2019

I am stealing words about silliness from my friend, Bob Evans as he recounts here Larry Ellison's comments about competitors during the recent Oracle earnings call. Larry was particularly vocal about SAP's vulnerability. My response to SAP competitors (many whisper.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Financing your business is not just one aspect you should consider when making business decisions. It’s also important to manage your business expenses effectively and efficiently. But, how do you carry out this task to ensure that you’ll have sounder business decisions later on? In this post, you’ll learn the good reasons why proper management of business expenses is essential to proper business decision making.

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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

Startup

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

In 2019, the entire world is located within the small screens of people’s electronics. This means that the best way to reach a large audience is to advertise your product or service digitally. Because of this, video marketing has become a popular tool for businesses to advertise their brands with captivating content. Here are six reasons you should invest in a video marketing campaign to expand your business’s reach.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 19, 2019

It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. And while you certainly don’t need a complicated work of art to portray what your business is all about, professionally taken headshot photos can actually do wonders for your business. Believe it or not, something as simple as a headshot photo opens up numerous opportunities that can boost your business in terms of branding, credibility, reputation.

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SiliconHills

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Verb, an Austin-based startup focused on teaching leadership skills, announced recently that it has raised $6.4 million in seed-stage funding. The funding came from angel investors including Brett Hurt, Nav Sooch, Andy Roddick, Leon Chen, and Barshop Ventures. Verb plans to use the money for sales and marketing as well as the development of its […].

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

There are more startup businesses now than at any time in history. Whatever the reason for this new golden age of entrepreneurship, one thing is certain is that owners tend to scramble for startup funding and often don’t take the necessary steps to secure long-term financing for their new ventures. There’s good news though. With a little planning and creative thinking, people who open up their own companies can find the money they need to begin operations.

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Hunter Walker

DECEMBER 19, 2019

For all of my 20s and much of my 30s there was a failure tiger nipping at my heels. No matter how fast I ran, it was still there – hot breath, sharp teeth and a whispered growl promising a bleak future. The beast was born from a mix of personal insecurities and childhood trauma. An idea that I had opted into an industry that was waiting to spit me out as soon as I messed up.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Inside the world of business, progress is always being driven, that is a reality that any person who understands how to build a competitive business knows. Countless innovations have occurred during the past twenty years and innovations will always continue to come. SAP for Professional Services is simply the next step in this constant evolution, where choosing the best systems to adopt is essential to moving a company towards its business goals.

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 19, 2019

“This budget will let us have 2020 vision.” I heard that quote at the end of a board meeting yesterday and laughed out loud. As someone with terrible eyesight (I’ve worn glasses since age 3 and had eye surgery at age 8), my “vision” has always been suspect … I’m in Seattle for a few days doing the end of year board meeting/budget drill at a number of our Seattle-based companies and thought this was a priceless pun.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

You already know the importance of making the most of every assets your business holds. Why would you not take the same general approach when it comes to choosing office footwear? Making informed choices goes a long way toward ensuring that you receive a reasonable return on the investment. Here are some tips that will help you select the next pair of shoes or boots for your wardrobe.

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Our Own Start-up

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Resume formats play a central role in all this as it gives structure to your resume and presents information meaningfully.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Opening a new fitness center is an exciting venture. You spend a lot of time designing a layout, making sure the space set aside for classes is ideal, and making sure the right fitness equipment is ready for use. One other aspect that deserves careful scrutiny is the software that you choose for the center. It needs to serve the customers as well as the staff.

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Our Own Start-up

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Installing solar panels requires in-depth planning, especially for buildings and houses with intricate designs.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Customers are the life blood of any business enterprise. Successful operations understand that customer satisfaction and retention is one of the most effective ways to earn a positive reputation and be able to reach a wider audience. Unfortunately, there are practices that can have the opposite effect. Those should be avoided at all costs. Following the example of successful businesses like Canadian Choice Newmarket windows can help entrepreneurs sidestep these unworthy practices.

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 19, 2019

It’s love but they’re probably not the one. This is a story about pivoting a startup, knowing when to change direction and finding product/market fit. For the past year and a half, Siri and I have taken great pride in building a workspace that helps remote workers find an inspiring place to work and find community in the process with Reset. What started as a solution for isolated remote workers turned into something even greater?

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Ever had a manager who hung those motivational posters around the office, spoke of “pushing together,” or “you’re empowered to give great service” – and then acted at least once in complete disregard of those statements? You don’t want to be caught even once. It takes only one time caught by subordinates to lose the faith of an entire group of faithful followers.

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Austin Startup

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Ultimate Novelty Gift Knock Block by Innovaum Makes Innovation Approachable with World’s Greatest Extra Continue reading on Austin Startups ».

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

DECEMBER 19, 2019

All printed circuit boards in general must be sensitive in their design to facilitate the various signals which will be running on them. Certain devices such as smartphones are more demanding in their needs of course, but all devices with a PCB inside rely on signal integrity invariably. Depending on how many high-power components are on a board and the complexity of their functions, maintaining signal integrity could become much harder in complex layouts.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 19, 2019

As 2019 draws to a close, you have no doubt already got an eye on next year. You are likely to be making plans for your business, and hoping to grow over the course of the next 12 months. The challenge can be in spotting the best way to do this, as you are already working with a successful business model. That is where we come in today as we share with you several suggestions around how to give your business a boost in 2020.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

DECEMBER 19, 2019

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that your business exists for your business. But actually, it exists for the benefit of your customers; a company that is self-serving, or at least one that is more self-focused than customer-focused, isn’t going to get too far. As such, it’s important to ensure that your customer satisfaction levels are high.

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Our Own Start-up

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Coming to America isn’t as easy as just hopping on a plane and making your way to Stockton, CA.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

DECEMBER 19, 2019

It’s the industries that keep the world spinning that are generally the most profitable and the most robust. Take a look at trucking, for instance. This is an industry that is worth some $800 billion, which is no small change by any standards. Because there’s so much that needs to be transported, especially in this increasingly connected world, it makes for an excellent business opportunity.

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Our Own Start-up

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Having a go-to market strategy ensures the success of your product each time.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Every business needs new and inventive ways to breathe life back into their workforce and enable the staff to work to their maximum ability. Companies spend a lot of money coming up with strategies and ideas to improve productivity and employee satisfaction. Most employees spend around eight hours in the office or workspace, that means a lot of sitting static and who can blame them for slipping into a world of their own occasionally.

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Our Own Start-up

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Electric standing desks have been on the rise due to their convenience and ease of use.

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Jeff Hilimire

DECEMBER 19, 2019

For six years I was on The Children’s Museum of Atlanta ‘s board. It is such a fantastic organization, run by a fantastic leader. Jane, you’re an inspiration :). Today, I help more strategically when they have something specific that I can contribute to. This is my preferred way of helping nonprofits that I’m not actively chairing the board of (I currently chair the boards of 48in48 , Ripples of Hope , and Central OAC.

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Our Own Start-up

DECEMBER 19, 2019

If you plan on going the business route, an entrepreneur workshop is something you have to look for.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Silicon Valley gets significant attention for its role in producing tech startups that often go on to see massive, international success. However, it’s far from the only startup hub in the world, and it’s not even the only startup hub in the United States. While Silicon Valley has the advantages of a self-sustaining entrepreneurial reputation and proximity to multiple major universities, other countries have natural advantages that make them highly supportive of new tech entrepreneurs.

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