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7 Reasons That Worker Empowerment Rules The Workplace

Startup Professionals Musings

As I work with businesses who are struggling to restore staffing and recover after the pandemic, I see a new culture and a new generation of workers who have found strength in working remotely from their homes, and savoring their ability to survive on their own terms. Many business leaders are assuming this is only a temporary situation, but I’m convinced this model is the new norm.

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Starting A Delivery Business: 5 Tips For Success

The Startup Magazine

Whether it’s your first time launching a business or a seasoned entrepreneur opening a new one, nothing beats the excitement of starting your own business. However, standing out from the crowd can be challenging, considering you’re competing against companies that have gained traction in the market. However, this shouldn’t put you off if you want to venture into the delivery industry; many companies claim to offer seamless services, but their processes are flawed.

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30 Entrepreneurs Share Their Thoughts on Industries That Need Technology Innovation The Most

Hearpreneur

Technology advancement has transformed the way we live, work, and communicate. The continuous innovation in technology has led to the development of smarter devices, faster and more reliable networks, and unprecedented levels of connectivity. The advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data have enabled businesses to improve their operations and increase productivity.

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Analyst Cam: SAP Verticals - Semiconductor

deal architect

As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. This time it is Jeff Howell, Global Vice President, Head of High-Tech Industry Business Unit at.

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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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8 Strategies to Boost Your Leadership Impact at Work

Startup Professionals Musings

As a business consultant and mentor to many young entrepreneurs, I often get questions about leadership challenges , and what you can do to solidify your leadership position and impact. It seems that today’s worker generation is more demanding, and less willing to accept guidance and direction from anyone with a leadership title. They want a role in every leadership decision.

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Understanding How Collaboration between HR and Finance Can Improve Business

The Startup Magazine

In today’s highly competitive business environment, it is more important than ever for organizations to leverage all of their resources to achieve success. One key area where collaboration can make a big difference is between HR and Finance. By working together, an HR-Finance collaboration between these two departments can bring their unique perspectives and skill sets to bear on common business challenges, leading to better decision-making, improved operational efficiency, and, ultimately

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How Decisions Define Our Business Destiny

Duct Tape Marketing

How Decisions Define Our Business Destiny written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Steve McKee In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Steve McKee. He is the co-founder of McKee Wallwork, a nationally recognized marketing advisory firm that made the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America in its first year of eligibility and has twice won the prestigious Effie Award for marketing effectiveness from the Ame

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7 Secrets To Bank Equity Funding Without Collateral

Startup Professionals Musings

Many entrepreneurs are convinced that banks are not worth the effort for startups, especially early-stage ones that still don’t have a revenue stream, or collateral to back up their financing needs. A question I get from time to time is “Can I ever expect any backing from my bank for a great opportunity?” The short answer is that some banks will help, if you do your homework.

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7 Steps to Get a Product Off the Ground

Women Entrepreneurs Can

You can have the best idea in the world, but there are many things you need to know before you can successfully get a product off the ground. The world of startups and new inventions is murky at best. And with everything working against you, you need all the help you can possibly get. Have an Accurate View of What It Is First, you must have a clear understanding of what it is you are trying to launch.

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Burning Platform – Even More Business as Unusual

deal architect

In the 86th episode of Burning Platform, we host repeat guests, Peter Maier and Tilman Goettke of SAP. We discuss reaction to the book, Business as Unusual that Peter co-authored and both Tilman and I helped research and curate -.

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Focus On People Over Tasks To Give Your New Role A Flying Start

YoungUpstarts

Whether you’re promoted to a new role or just hired at a new company, It’s essential that you initially focus on people over tasks, says Liesbeth van der Linden. The post Focus On People Over Tasks To Give Your New Role A Flying Start appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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7 Keys To Strategic Partnerships That Profit Everyone

Startup Professionals Musings

Entrepreneurs seem to have blinders on when looking at competitors. Generally they are so focused on killing competitors that they fail to see the positive potential of a strategic partnership or some other type of collaborative relationship. Sometimes you have to put aside the emotion and the passion, and just look at what is best for your business.

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7 Most Important Elements Every Startup Website Should Have

The Startup Magazine

Although it’s pretty common to hear that the most important things a site should have are good web design and usability, there is much more to consider. Many businesses are focused on generating traffic to their sites, investing in marketing campaigns, sending cold emails, etc., but this is technically useless if people come to your site and leave without buying anything.

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It’s Not A Failure – It’s Steps to Success

Feld Thoughts

I’m not a sports fan, but wow, this is good. A growth mindset reframes failure… "When you work toward your goal, you're taking steps to success." pic.twitter.com/S6LFQoHw5y — Brian Solis (@briansolis) April 28, 2023 Thanks, Dave Mayer , for sending this to me. The post It’s Not A Failure – It’s Steps to Success appeared first on Brad Feld.

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How To Find The Best Car And Freight Shipping Company?

YoungUpstarts

Looking for a car and freight shipping company? Choosing the right one is crucial to ensure the safety of your vehicle or goods. The post How To Find The Best Car And Freight Shipping Company? appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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5 Recommendations Before Funding An Appealing Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

After you have heard a few startup success stories, like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, you may be tempted to invest some money yourself, maybe by pooling your funds with other investors who claim to have a great track record. My advice is to leave the investing in startups to the professionals (or friends and fools). First of all, despite a few visible blowout successes, the odds of a payback from investing in startups is very low (that’s why VCs look for 10X returns to cover failures).

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Why Some Merchants Are Designated as High Risk

The Startup Magazine

If you’ve been looking for a payment processor, you may have noticed that some merchants are designated as high-risk. Some payment processors will refuse to work with these merchants. Other processors will work with risky merchants but charge substantially higher fees, thus raising the costs of doing business. Obviously, this could put a crimp on your entrepreneurial ambitions.

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Book: Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder’s Field Guide

Feld Thoughts

Chris Heivly released Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder’s Field Guide. I encourage you to get Chris’s book if you are a startup community builder or are interested in startup communities. When Ian Hathaway and I started working on The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem , we initially talked to Chris about writing a few chapters.

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Is Hiring A Salesperson Worth It For Law Firms?

YoungUpstarts

Although hiring an intake specialist might seem like a luxury to some law firms, it is an investment that will pay off, says Raquel Gomes of Stafi. The post Is Hiring A Salesperson Worth It For Law Firms? appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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What can online communities learn from Eve Online?

VC Cafe

Online gaming has become a popular form of entertainment over the past few decades. One game that has stood out as a leader in the industry is EVE Online. This massively multiplayer online game (MMO) has been around since 2003 and has built a dedicated following of players who have formed their own unique online communities within the game. I recently read the book “ Empires of EVE: A History of the Great Wars of EVE Online ” (by Andrew Groen), which is a book that delves into the complex politi

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Starting a Business in Australia and Following Legal Requirements

The Startup Magazine

Starting a business in Australia can be an exciting and rewarding venture. However, it is important to understand the legal requirements that come with starting a business in Australia. Here are some of the key legal requirements that you need to be aware of when starting a business in Australia. Registering your business Before you can start operating your business in Australia, you must register your business with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

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Surveys: The Small Business Owner’s Secret Weapon for Success

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Grow your small business with our ultimate survey guide: learn to create, implement, and analyze effective surveys for valuable customer insights.

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Why Your Strategic Plan Isn’t Enough: How To Adapt And Thrive In A Fast-Changing World

YoungUpstarts

Startups can create a new strategic plan that is responsive to the current market environment, agile, and resilient, enabling them to succeed and thrive in uncertain times. The post Why Your Strategic Plan Isn’t Enough: How To Adapt And Thrive In A Fast-Changing World appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Pacific Kids’ Learning

NZ Entrepreneur

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founders: Evo Leota-Tupou (Founder), Theresa Tupuola-Sorenson (Co-Founder), Tatiana Marich (Co-Founder) Business: Pacific Kids’ Learning Founded: 2019 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business?

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How We Used Content To Grow My Agency Into A 7-Figure Business (5 Tactics That Worked!)

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

Several years ago I became frustrated with the label of ‘blogger’ I was frustrated because I felt the skills a person develops by writing a successful blog are really ‘Content Marketing’ skills. Not only that, you learn ‘Search Engine Optimization’ (SEO) and ‘Copywriting’ skills too. You learn how tell stories to engage people and build […] The post How We Used Content To Grow My Agency Into A 7-Figure Business (5 Tactics That Worked!

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Monday Motivation: WHEN YOU’RE GOING THROUGH HARD TIMES

Hearpreneur

This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great.

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Letting People Go: The Secret To A Peaceful Exit Lies In A Transparent Entrance

YoungUpstarts

Firing an employee is the most dreaded of all leadership tasks. Gary Harpst says a kinder, gentler separation begins at a surprising time—the minute you offer them the job. The post Letting People Go: The Secret To A Peaceful Exit Lies In A Transparent Entrance appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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EC8’s technology automating the measuring and cutting of plasterboard is a world first

NZ Entrepreneur

A Hamilton startup, EC8 , has created a world first in the building industry by developing automation technology to measure and cut plasterboard. It is now making its technology available to builders, so they can cut down building times, have accurate plasterboard cuts, and decrease waste. “It’s a world first – nobody has used automation for mass volume plasterboard for building,” Staal says.

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Are you a dictator about sales deadlines?

Berkonomics

Everyone who manages a company, a workgroup or a sales force wants to write as many new deals as possible and is usually wary about doing anything that might threaten the positive outcome of a pending sale. We hesitate to enforce our own rules. So, it is common practice to leave an offer containing a discount open, following up periodically to attempt to nudge a prospect into signing.

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Bring People Along for The Ride, Part II of II

OnlyOnce

Last week , I wrote about Bringing People Along for The Ride by involving people in the process of ideating and creating change in your organization. That’s the most important thing you can do to make it easy for people to handle change. But what about the people you don’t or can’t bring along for the ride in that way? If you organization has more than 10 people in it, there will inevitably be people where you’re IMPOSING CHANGE ON THEM.

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[Interview] Harmony Vallejo: Going From Communications To CEO

YoungUpstarts

Harmony Vallejo shares about her experience going from communications to owning her own business and managing a team. The post [Interview] Harmony Vallejo: Going From Communications To CEO appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Key insights from our Certified Experts’ Survey

Where to Play

The Where to Play certification program is celebrating 2.5 years and around 150 certified experts, so we decided to take this opportunity and reach back to them to learn how they apply the Market Opportunity Navigator in their daily work. The survey ran during April 2023 with a response rate of 30%, and the feedback provided significant reassurance to the value of this framework as a mean to guide.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mike Michalowicz

 Small business owners and entrepreneurs like you have a lot on your plate. You’re responsible for managing all aspects of your business, from finances to marketing to customer service. Oh, and maybe you have a life outside of your business too! With so much to do, it’s easy to overlook your own mental health. But here’s the deal – taking care of your mental health is essential for your well-being and the success of your business.

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Weekend Favs April 22

Duct Tape Marketing

Weekend Favs April 22 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but I encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favorite for the week from an online source or one I took on the road.

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Breaking The Mold: How To Build A Corporate Culture That Encourages Creativity

YoungUpstarts

Creating an environment where people feel comfortable sharing their ideas and giving feedback is essential to cultivating a corporate culture that encourages creativity. The post Breaking The Mold: How To Build A Corporate Culture That Encourages Creativity appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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How We Used Content To Grow My Agency Into A 7-Figure Business (5 Tactics That Worked!)

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

Several years ago I became frustrated with the label of ‘blogger’ I was frustrated because I felt the skills a person develops by writing a successful blog are really ‘Content Marketing’ skills. Not only that, you learn ‘Search Engine Optimization’ (SEO) and ‘Copywriting’ skills too. You learn how tell stories to engage people and build […] The post How We Used Content To Grow My Agency Into A 7-Figure Business (5 Tactics That Worked!

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