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The Inside Story of a Small Startup Acquisition (Part 1)

Software By Rob

Indeed, I did buy my latest startup, but the deal was done from a spare bedroom of my suburban home in Fresno, California for less than most people pay for a new car. ” And that something involved me hiring a developer and a designer to help me revamp this thing (both contractors, of course, since I don’t hire employees).

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20 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Love About Being An Entrepreneur

Hearpreneur

When you are an employee of a company, you are often weighed down by corporate rules, procedures and a chain of command that is never as responsive you need them to be. As an employee, your destiny is in the hands of others. 8 – Worst Employee Ever. I have a confession to make, I’m the worst employee ever.

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11 Entrepreneurs Reveal What They are Looking Forward To in 2016

Hearpreneur

As the year is coming to a close the most I look forward to in December is rewarding my employees for their hard work and dedication to my business. Handing out personal gifts my employees have been wishing for is my favorite day in December. Thanks to Jeff and Deadrea Clemmensen, MiPhone Doctor of Fresno. #8 2 – Rewards.

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