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Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

By making DE&I central to our mission, values, and daily operations, we not only enrich our own organizations but also contribute to building a more just, equitable, and inclusive society.” β€” Patrick Downes, Partner, Governance Ireland Inclusivity equals effectiveness and innovation. β€œDE&I Luckily that’s what boards do.

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The Legal Side of Entrepreneurship

YoungUpstarts

Debt also has a due date and interest rate to negotiate. taxes are a company’s biggest worry, it might think about incorporating in the Cayman Islands or Ireland. A startup may need to hire a lawyer to understand what the best strategy is given its particular technology space and to guard against being seen as an easy mark.

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Angel Funding Advice

Both Sides of the Table

I’m a software guy so I’m sure there are cases where building isn’t feasible. Quick caveats: having fewer investors (3-5) is better than many investors (10-15) and PLEASE make sure you hire a great lawyer who has experience in doing start-ups to avoid pitfalls that will make VC harder down the line.

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Paywalls, SEO, and the Need for a Damn Good Brand

ConversionXL

was selected due to its ranking for evergreen queries, such as β€œthings to do in Canada.” in Irelandβ€”despite being behind a paywall. If you try to replicate that with a crawler, such as Screaming Frog, you’ll get a 403 Forbidden response code because Screaming Frog only spoofs Googlebot. The travel section on Independent.ie

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Recruiting: 12 Questions For Uncomfortably Hands-On SEO Interviews

searchengineland.com

Enterprise Social Media Management Software. That would be liking hiring a jockey without seeing him ride or a heart surgeon based on her MCAT scores. The result – I’ve hired some of the best co-workers imaginable. SELs Guide To Bing. SELs Guide To Yahoo. More Search Engines. Search Features. Business Issues.

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18 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Did Prior to Starting Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

After graduating high school, I was hired by the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS). Another benefit was that I was able to complete two master’s degrees, one in Software Engineering, and another in Engineering Management. Thanks to Katie Wagner, Katie Wagner Social Media ! #9

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10 Entrepreneurs Share What Makes Their Business Unique

Hearpreneur

So in our seemingly endless pursuit of a seamless fix for the pains of boat ownership we also have created a software platform for the providers themselves. The quantity is not for the sake of quality and we have a grand total of one open customer issue for a code base exceeding a million lines. 9 – Hiring Solution.