Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2022

Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales. How the leaders of your company handle adherence to the spirit as well as the letter of the law will be seen by all employees, customers, and investors. Partner decisions are more important than team member hiring decisions.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Startup founders have a seemingly never-ending list of things to do, whether it’s growing sales, hiring new team members, or marketing your latest product. Since you might be responsible for many of these tasks yourself, thinking about your company’s finances might not be at the top of your list.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2019

It might seem easier to put off thinking about your first essential new hires. Try to do it all and you’ll spend a lot of time learning new skills (that you’ll eventually hire for) when you should be focusing on growing your business. Hire someone who understands Generation Z (or your target demographic). A marketing maven.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 11, 2021

the world’s largest senior care network and technology platform which recently acquired global home care provider Home Instead , today announced it has raised $70 million in Series E funding and $300 million in debt financing. Honor Technology, Inc. , We’re trailblazing in an industry that takes care of our parents?

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Experienced financial experts are expensive to hire in-house. Small businesses can hire such firms and get quality services on a pay as you go basis. However, hiring a team of customer service agents and installing the equipment they will use does not come cheap. This is because such experts may be underutilized. Final thoughts.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

Avoiding Poor-Quality Work Through Referrals Rob Walters and Mike Liyeos credit Quattro Development’s success to their small but scrappy team of eight employees. The co-founders experienced initial hiccups in their internal hiring processes, too. That got us through a really tough economic time.”

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2021

Idea people must surround themselves with people who build momentum and get things done, including production, marketing, finance, and sales. Employees are engaged, committed, and accountable. Unfortunately for them, building a business is all about implementation.

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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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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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YoungUpstarts

MAY 18, 2020

With a basic understanding of business finances, you should be able to keep up with your accounting without a problem. Knowing when to hire help is essential so you are not wasting money by hiring someone too early and you are not putting your business at risk by hiring someone too late. Your Business Has Suddenly Grown.

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Feld Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

As Finance Fridays continues, we are introducing the concept of the Cap Table. This week they set out to create their cap table and hire a CTO. As first time entrepreneurs they did not create an employee options pool; we’ll fix that in a little while. The founders each have common shares that will vest over four years.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

In the face of a growing talent shortage and a war for the best employees, however, adding the right people to your team can be a large task for a growing company. Here are a few ways hiring based on titles alone fails to serve the needs of a growing business. Banking juggernaut Goldman Sachs recently hired former U.S.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Diving into the financials, dealing with vendors, the hiring process, or a variety of other tasks—no one is passionate about every facet of business operations. So, you need to find mentors, partners, and employees who are. Track finances early. Even if you’re not a numbers person, you need to track your finances.

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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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Steve Blank

JULY 11, 2017

After the director left, I must have looked pretty surprised as the CFO explained, “We have tens of thousands of employees, and at the rate we’re growing it’s almost impossible to keep up with our space needs in the Bay Area. This founder’s reality distortion field attracted a large number of employees who shared his vision.

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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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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 17, 2018

As a new entrepreneur or business owner, the most important thing you will do is hire talent. Hiring = Sales. Robert Metcalfe, co-founder and CEO of 3Com, says you need to think about it as “recruiting, not hiring”. What does the right hire look like? Know When To Hire. Make Time For Hiring.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 23, 2023

In this approach, some of your employees will continue working from home, while others will work from the office. You can upgrade the break room with a nicer table, better cooking equipment, and something recreational for employees to enjoy, like a dartboard. Instead, consider hiring based on talent. Consider a hybrid workplace.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 31, 2011

At a board meeting yesterday, a management team was talking about their hiring needs and some of the challenges they're having hiring great people. Here's a simple tip: track hiring analytics and assign them to someone. If you're not interviewing enough people, you're not going to be able to hire someone--simple as that.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

From handling finances to understanding regulations and marketing your product or service, there is a lot of hard work involved in starting and running a successful venture. Here are five of the most difficult aspects to master when you start your own business: Finances Starting a business requires more than just money.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 7, 2019

Do you know enough about issues like recruitment, finance, your legal position and management, for example? . Hire the right key people. So hiring the right people is really important. Hire agency staff. You could also try using hiring platforms – but they can also have significant disadvantages.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

Studying an online business analytics masters is one way you can up your numbers game; whether this is the finance, marketing, or product development aspects of your company, the course can supply you with the tools, means, and knowledge to streamline your company operations. Setting an Example for Your Employees.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 28, 2022

We are also investing more in our team by hiring additional staff and providing more training and development opportunities. My business will be pivoting to provide more in-person support to clients by hiring a team of remote assistance specialists. 21- Handling finances better. Thanks to Kader Meroni, Atlas Tea Club ! #21-

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Carl Jenson, Founder of Compare Bank, emphasizes the importance of involving employees in identifying and implementing cost-saving measures. Here’s how to encourage a culture of cost-cutting: Open Communication: Foster an environment where employees feel comfortable sharing cost-saving ideas.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 19, 2022

Do you feel like you are constantly struggling to keep up with your business finances? Many small business owners find it difficult to stay on top of managing business finances. In this blog post, we will discuss some useful tips that will help you manage your finances the right way. If so, don’t worry – you are not alone.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

Though the reason for their demise will vary greatly, one of the leading factors is finances. If you’re presently struggling with company finances, these strategies may prove beneficial to you. Then start hiring staff so the costs are less tedious from the beginning. Outsource Instead of Hiring. Source: Flickr.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

by Trevor Foster , vice president of finance and innovation at Innovative Employee Solutions. Gig workers, believe it or not, tend to be less expensive and better employees than their full-time peers. Does it make sense to hire a full-time app engineer? Plan to function with more gig workers than full-time employees.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2022

Every startup needs financing in order to get off the ground, but maintaining a stream of income is also crucial for staying in business. While you don’t have to be a financial professional, understanding the basics of business finance is still important for tracking your budgets and overall financial performance. Project planning.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2014

Hiring Has Changed: Before the press was a way of generating interest for hiring. Now the employees carry your technology into the enterprise via their own phone and cloud services. Contrast this to just a few years ago when it seemed every startup was jumping up and down to shout about their initial raise. What’s changed?

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 12, 2023

Outsource Responsibilities Instead of hiring full-time employees to manage specific tasks, consider outsourcing some duties. Sites like Upwork and Fiverr make it easy to locate skilled professionals willing to work for less than traditional employees would charge.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The cost will vary based on how many employees there are and whether those workers have accounting degrees or other professional certifications. Office Space and Staffing: Once you’ve settled on a business structure, you’ll need to determine where your office will be and how many employees you’ll need.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 1, 2015

If you’re thinking about extending equity to an employee or a vendor (as in the example above), you should know that the topic is multi-faceted. If however you are giving a “normal employee” an incentive stock option plan (more on that later), that’s entirely different. Finding great employees first. What is equity compensation?

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 3, 2017

Every industry faces a few slower months during some period of the year, but these times present an opportunity to make sure finances are in order and plan for the future, a task that might not cross the minds of many entrepreneurs during the harried daily grind. Brush Up on Credit and Consult Advisors. Better Manage Cash Flow.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Voluntary turnover costs an average of $15,000 per employee , so keeping the employees you’ve got around longer is an effective means of cost reduction. The process starts before you even bring a new hire on. 5) Boost Productivity. 5) Boost Productivity.

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Version One Ventures

MAY 23, 2019

And she has just about completed 60 to 140 ( Ada is hiring !). Throw in a bit of wellness coach, and you have yourself a role for a renaissance person (or alternatively, someone who knows how to hire for their weaknesses). Interviewed a candidate for Head of Finance. Measure time to deliver, and not time to hire.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2021

It can be a small and nimble startup like Origin, or a company with 50 employees and hiring more every quarter. The same goes for recruiting employees. More often than not, whatever it is you are building will require a complementary skill set, whether that’s business/finance, sales/marketing, or design/engineering.

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