Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Today we’re announcing that my partner Kara Nortman is becoming Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures and I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to welcome her to her new role. He said to me (only 9 years ago), “I hope you’re not just hiring her because she’s a woman.” (I She had all of the skills and traits we sought? I’m only 52!

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Rembrandt Communications

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Well, after receiving numerous messages from a content/SEO/PR/marketing firm via various mediums over the course of a few weeks, you finally decide to hire them to help you. They hired a company a few months ago but hadn’t seen any results. Before hiring any service provider, conduct your own research. Know who you are hiring.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Photo by Jakub Zerdzicki from Pexels Going beyond hiring security guards, it’s also important for startups to implement the right strategies that prevent attacks through their physical assets. Verify the people you hire As your startup expands, you must hire more people for the team.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

Hire Skilled and Experienced Staff Your team is the backbone of your business. Hire skilled and experienced roofers and siding installers who can deliver high-quality work. Happy customers are more likely to refer your services to others and leave positive reviews. Ensure that your team is professional, punctual, and respectful.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

Several people have recently come to me to help them source and/or hire full-time CTOs for their startup having found me through my post that looks at: Startup CTO Salary and Equity Data. The first thing I do is suggest they explore if they really need to hire a full-time CTO for their startup and if so, what kind of CTO they need.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 9, 2020

Recruiting and hiring employees is challenging, if only because the stakes for making the right choice are so high. Say you had to replace a worker who had been hired only recently, since they turned out to be a poor cultural fit. On top of the normal difficulties of the hiring process, HR also has to deal with its high seasonality.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 15, 2017

Of course, it’s no surprise that most entrepreneurs don’t have a background in hiring teams, and don’t have a budget for training or human resource consultants. He comments that in spite of the digital revolution, the hiring process hasn’t changed from its low priority, last minute, subjective roots.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 27, 2011

Several people have recently come to me to help them source and/or hire full-time CTOs for their startup having found me through my post that looks at: Startup CTO Salary and Equity Data. The first thing I do is suggest they explore if they really need to hire a full-time CTO for their startup and if so, what kind of CTO they need.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

97% of business owners say that online business reputation management is important. Let’s explore the breadth of your digital footprint and help you establish a framework for managing your reputation online. Online or digital reputation management is the act of influencing how people perceive your company or brand online.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

You’ve decided to hire a development shop to build an MVP , give your product a facelift, or build that mobile app you’ve been wanting to build for years. If this is your first time hiring a dev shop, it can be confusing understanding the difference between competitors. Contact references.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2022

If they or you find it hard to trust others, love to work alone, always have to be in control, or insist on micro-managing, it may be time for change or looking elsewhere. Neither partner needs to be managed. Partner decisions are more important than team member hiring decisions. Carry minimal historical baggage.

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Transformify

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This shift has necessitated the need for effective contractor management. But what exactly is contractor management, and how can businesses successfully navigate this new terrain? This guide explores contractor management, its systems and software, and the keys to success in this field. What is Contractor Management?

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

97% of business owners say that online business reputation management is important. Let’s explore the breadth of your digital footprint and help you establish a framework for managing your reputation online. Online or digital reputation management is the act of influencing how people perceive your company or brand online.

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Transformify

AUGUST 18, 2022

A well-managed business should use both in a proper ratio. Freelancers are being hired for their competitive rate, skills, and versatility. Of course, it can’t all just be that, so today, we’ll be discussing why you should consider hiring freelancers for your business. One isn’t a replacement for the other.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Additionally, some clients may require these credentials before hiring your company for roofing projects. Managing Finances Effectively Creating a detailed business plan is essential for the success of your roofing company. Proper accounting and bookkeeping practices are vital for managing your roofing business finances.

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Up and Running

APRIL 22, 2021

Such include: Lack of enough financial resources Insufficient market demand for the goods and services Having the wrong team on board Inability to keep up with the competition Improper management practices. Our article will explore how to go about setting up business standards to better manage these potential developments.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 19, 2023

The Benefits of Hiring A Virtual Assistant For Your Business Growth written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Rob Levin In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Rob Levin. He is also the managing member of the Oasis Strategy Group and CEO of RSL Media.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Alex is a Silicon Valley veteran and Cisco executive, often referred to as the ‘innovation therapist,’ who details his knowledge of many real-world cases and specifics on how to keep up with change and win in the marketplace. If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. Be sure to hire and cultivate new talent with the right mindset.

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Up and Running

MAY 9, 2017

Here at Palo Alto Software , we take hiring pretty seriously. I should know—we just wrapped up a lengthy hiring process within the marketing department. After months of searching, dozens of interviews, and sifting through countless resumes, we finally hired a new managing editor for Bplans. Vet them appropriately.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

As your organization grows and you hire senior staff where you are no longer managing every employee directly the issue of how to manage people that are not your “direct&# reports arises. As a content management system we had lots of write activities and went with Postgres. Senior management feels undermined.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 28, 2020

Also referred to as a virtual or geographically dispersed team, a distributed team is a group of people who work as a team across time, space, and organizational boundaries. Remote workers are hired regardless of their location (e.g., However, setting up and managing one entails some challenges. Distributed Teams: An Overview.

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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. Diligent management of this influential yet controllable human factor promises a major return on investment.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

An important part of any finance management is having access to a lot of positive working capital, as it helps insulate a business against unexpected events. Basically, cash flow refers to the bird’s eye view of your business’s present financial situation. Metrics and management. Keep track of your financial health.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 11, 2020

However, if not well managed, debts can ruin your venture. Once you have an account of unpaid dues, keep the list somewhere you can easily refer to as soon as you make the first payment. This move will help you set realistic goals, improve how you handle finances, and develop a debt management plan for your business.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

With proper awareness about the SaaS product development process, your costs can be managed better. Lean product development strategy or MVP (Minimum Viable Product) refers to creating a product with core features and offering it to a specific audience to get feedback. Don’t hire full time, outsource your project.

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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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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2020

Mentioning those blogs can give hiring managers positive vibes about you. Now, hiring managers can see what you’re capable of doing for their organization. For instance, having IIBA certifications (Business Analyst) or Java certifications can significantly raise your chance of getting a reply from hiring managers.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

For small businesses, hiring the right team is crucial for success and growth. Effective hiring not only fills a position but also brings in fresh energy and ideas, enhancing overall productivity. In this guide, we’ll share practical hiring tips tailored for small businesses. Image Source 1.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

People refers to the management and employees that are currently employed by the business. Committed employees and tenured management teams can act as a value driver as they are directly involved with the direction and growth of your company. Processes refers to operating procedures and employee handbooks.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

For small business owners, this adds up to many opportunities to round out staff, manage business surges, and leverage expertise for specific situations. It’s easy to find and hire an independent contractor. Any person or business you hire to do work on your behalf, but not as an employee, is an independent contractor.

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Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

Academic snobs such as myself often place a lot of value on hard skills when hiring. While most people in managerial positions agree with this approach at a hiring moment, there are often different perspectives when it comes to a potential firing moment. I’m not talking here about the general “hire slow, fire fast” approach.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Large businesses typically have strong HR departments to help them navigate the hiring process. For that reason, many small business owners find themselves wearing the HR hat and trying to navigate the difficult task of finding and hiring the right team members. Why is hiring the right candidates so difficult?

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David Teten

OCTOBER 7, 2013

This week, I’ll discuss the second-choice alternative: how to hire an outsourced designer for your company. There are many ways to go about finding a developer (for the rest of this post “developer” will be used generically in reference to any of the aforementioned web professionals). Don’t just hire the first promising candidate.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

(Almost) everything you need to know (but are afraid to ask) before you wistfully ask a product manager to coffee so they will help you find a job. TL;DR Product management is a unique and poorly understood discipline, especially as it applies to software and other tech-related companies.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This blog aims to guide you through the process, from the initial steps of conducting market research to operational management, hiring staff, and more. Hiring Staff Your staff will often be the face of your business, interacting directly with customers. Finding the sweet spot where quality meets affordability is key.

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Transformify

JULY 9, 2018

Hiring a new employee is a stressful experience for human resources professionals, department leaders, and employees who will be taking on excess work during the training and onboarding period. This stress and frustration are exacerbated when the new hire doesn’t work out and leaves soon after starting. The Impact of a Bad Hire.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 17, 2020

With the world becoming more interconnected through the internet; many business owners are embracing the concept of managing their companies remotely. While it’s true that any business can adapt to running remotely, it’s nonetheless very different from managing a traditional office. Hire the Right Team. Conclusion.

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