Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2021

If your startup is great enough to get a term sheet from angel investors or a venture capitalist, the next step for the investor is to complete the dreaded due diligence process. Some startups do nothing to prepare for the due diligence process, assuming the people and business plan documents will speak for themselves.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2012

If your startup is great enough to get a term sheet from angel investors or a venture capitalist, the next step for the investor is to complete the dreaded due diligence process. Some startups do nothing to prepare for the due diligence process, assuming the people and business plan documents will speak for themselves.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

According to 2023 statistics , the top businesses in the electronic industry are Apple, Cannon, and Dell, and surprisingly all three of them have worked tirelessly on the integration of technologies in strategic decision-making at every step of their operations. Strategic operations management in the electronic industry is not easy.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 4, 2019

Tech That Helps You Grow (And Grows With You). There’s a genuine need for technology that can provide insights and automation in the freelance economy, especially as it relates to collecting the right tax forms and adhering to the right employment laws. But what type of technology can help? Managing the Freelance Economy.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Modern technologies may be a real blessing for small companies lacking resources and having to promptly produce tangible outputs. In this article, we will analyse the top 5 technological challenges your startup will face in 2023. . Due to this effect, we would advise exploring some popular paid products right from the start.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2012

I often hear the qualms of business-smart but non-technical entrepreneurs, wondering if they really have a chance in this high-technology marketplace. I tell them that if their idea or solution is technology intensive, they clearly need technology strength on the team. Use existing team to find a new manager or peer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2010

If your startup is great enough to get a term sheet from angel investors or a venture capitalist, the next step for the investor is to complete the dreaded due diligence process. Some startups do nothing to prepare for the due diligence process, assuming the people and business plan documents will speak for themselves.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Thanks to technology, it’s easier than ever to let your home double as your office. It’s an especially appealing option for employees of start-ups that may not have the initial capital to buy, build, or rent a physical location. Check out these six tips for managing employees who work remotely: 1. Offer Optimal Access.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Leaders are judged on key elements of execution, including a focus on priorities, ensuring clear accountability, managing decision making, mobilizing others, adapting quickly, and communicating execution urgency. Good performance management is more about rewarding desirable behavior than penalizing bad performance.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The reduction of the business trips of their employees goes in that direction. The global lockdown, due to the pandemic, has forced companies to digitize their operations. All employees can decide where to work and where to live. Companies will push employees to opt for virtual meetings instead of business trips.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Employees and workplaces that are spread over diverse geographical locations or even in the same location can suffer from siloed ways of working without the right tools. Technology is a great enabler of collaboration, in both an output and communication way. Workflows are at the heart of any collaboration technology.

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TechEmpower

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Are specific technologies or platforms involved in your project? Do they have experience with the technologies involved in your project? Employee and Contractor Details: How many full-time W2 employees and contractors do they employ, and where are they located? What are the employees and contractors' skills?

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2019

Do you find it hard to maintain or start tech support services for your business? Information technology or IT is a crucial tool in today’s digital era. All businesses, big or small, should have their technical support department. This is often due to many factors, like having no resources and knowledge about IT.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

AUGUST 22, 2023

Whether you’re a business analyst or a cybersecurity manager, the right skills can help you succeed in a tech leadership role. Other hard skills include strong project management abilities and networking skills. A technology executive may also be responsible for analyzing company and department budgets.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2022

Profitably managing and owning businesses with all the inherent risks have always defined the Indian entrepreneurial spirit. And with the technology available these days, it is convenient to invest in emerging startups. Some sectors where they have left their indelible mark are – Health tech. Education tech.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2020

Every startup founder loves to prompt for questions from investors and potential key team members about their vision, and the huge opportunity that can be had with their disruptive technology. One more key employee or one more investor will probably not turn the situation around. How complex is the capitalization table?

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 31, 2020

In addition, not everyone has the privilege of having a real personal assistant due to high costs. Personal assistants are often hired to prepare decisions and information for managers and take care of miscellaneous tasks for busy executives and CEOs — who all earn higher incomes. What is the Role of Technology?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2019

Yet, in my daily role as an advisor to entrepreneurs and small business owners, struggling to boost revenues, profits, and earnings, I still see too many managers falling back on command-and-control, a focus on weaknesses, and not enough time for people. They want ongoing conversations, not just annual reviews.

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View from Seed

APRIL 14, 2020

This led to a number of repercussions that most VC’s have lamented during this time, including higher prices, larger rounds, shoddy due diligence, and many companies raising large sums of venture capital that probably aren’t suited to VC funding. Firms will start to torture founders with endless diligence requests.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2020

Jeannette Collazo, CEO of Lurdez Consulting Group , which offers IT project management advisory and services. Her belief in the need for educating upcoming IT project managers in better relational skills led to her writing of T.E.A.M.: The IT Project Manager’s Secret Decoder for Increasing Relational Excellence.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 17, 2023

This post previously appeared in the Harvard Business Review. Venture Studios are an “idea factory” with their own employees searching for product/market fit and a repeatable and scalable business model. But these look for founders who have a technical or business model insight and a team. Carlos stirred his coffee.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Hire Qualified Drivers Just as hiring skilled and productive employees is vital for a startup, bringing on board qualified drivers with clean driving records and appropriate licenses reduces road risks substantially. This diligence pays dividends in accident prevention down the line.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

After all, it offers flexibility and accessibility to both employers and employees. For employees, however, the idea of working remotely may seem a bit daunting at first. However, with the right tech and employee training, it can be a seamless process.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2021

Yet, as a business consultant, I often find minimal focus on improving employee engagement and assessing their customer-facing performance. For example, I commonly see metrics to keep track of revenue per employee, overtime, and absenteeism, but I don’t often see measures of overall customer satisfaction with individual employees.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

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. Better technology means happier patients and less stressed staff.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 3, 2023

Technology innovation is driving advancements in various industries, shaping our world today. From AI and machine learning to biotechnology, technology is revolutionizing our lives. We asked some entrepreneurs what has been their favorite technology innovation and here is what they have to say. #1-

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 10, 2020

by Deb Boelkes, author of “ Heartfelt Leadership: How to Capture the Top Spot and Keep on Soaring “ Happy employees are the best kind. This could tempt leaders to think that employees are lucky to have a job at all. It’s more important than ever for employees to know you care about their happiness.

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Board Effect

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Yet, like any fast-evolving technology, AI isn’t without its risks and challenges. The good news is that board management technology can support you as you go about putting your own policies in place. Here are some of the ways board management software can support your board in developing your framework: 1.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

If one looks at some of the most far-reaching changes in healthcare tech over the last decade alone, they will observe a major spike in the role startups play within the healthcare niche. We will be looking at a few ways technology is helping healthcare startups streamline their operations and improve overall care quality.

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It should align with the organization’s values, mission and long-term goals. Whether your organization is an early adopter of the technology or just testing the AI waters, a strong framework is essential to harnessing the power and benefits of AI. Fortunately, support is available through board management software.

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Board Effect

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this article, we explore how your organization can build a cybersecurity risk management framework based on best practices to ensure you are protecting sensitive data, safeguarding board members and other stakeholders, and mitigating risk while maintaining donor trust — as well as your own reputation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2011

I often hear the qualms of business-smart but non-technical entrepreneurs, wondering if they really have a chance in this high-technology marketplace. I tell them that if their idea or solution is technology intensive, they clearly need technology strength on the team. Use existing team to find a new manager or peer.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2019

Due to the rise of latest technology and digital business trends, entrepreneurs are hiring remote employees from different countries and states not only to expand their business processes but to provide their overseas customers with quality services. Set Limits with Remote Employees. Set Expectations Clearly.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 20, 2020

Online reviews are a vital part of running a successful online business. Good reviews can enhance credibility, trustworthiness, traffic and even conversion rates, so they should be a crucial part of your customer acquisition strategy. Here are some of our top tips on successfully managing your reviews online.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 26, 2020

With technology growing more rapidly than ever, companies in all industries find themselves primarily focused on staying ahead of the curb. In fact, according to the Harvard Business Review , up to 20% of staff turnover occurs within the first 45 days of employment. These companies also see a 69% boost in new hire retention.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, managing the board — from coordinating meetings to ensuring secure access to confidential information — can be complex and time-consuming. The solution to these challenges lies in board management software solutions, which are reshaping how community healthcare boards access and handle vital information.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Many people would say it’s performance management. Performance management systems help organizations track and improve their employee productivity. By using performance management, businesses can identify areas where employees need improvement and develop strategies to help them meet their goals.

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