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Shut Up and Listen: How to Practice Effective Listening for Leaders
The key to active listening in leadership is to “shut up” and count to 10. This simple exercise discourages interruptions and boosts effective listening. Read More
How Startup Accelerators Work to Grow Early-Stage Businesses
There are many avenues for fundraising, but accelerator programs come with unique resources. Find out how startup accelerators work to provide expertise and investments. Read More
Fundamentals of Corporate Structures and Their Effects on 4 Types of Equity Offerings
Four types of equity offerings issued by LLCs & corporations have benefits & drawbacks for investors. Learn about stock, LLC units and convertible debt. Read More
Time, Money, Happiness: The Risks and Rewards of Following Your Dreams
Following your dreams can be risky—and scary. Follow these three steps for evaluating your passion project and calculating the opportunity costs of your decisions. Read More
IRC Tax Section 280E Update and Potential Tax “Loophole” for Cannabis Companies
Cannabis companies have felt the weight of IRC tax section 280E for a long time, but changes to the tax code may allow them to deduct from taxable income. Read More
Ramp Up Your Client Base with 3 Simple Lead Generation Tactics
Are you still using outdated lead generation tactics to build your customer base? Use these three steps to identify potential clients and draw them in. Read More
Lessons from Shark Tank: Is Reality TV Investing the Real Deal?
Pitching to investors is nothing like it looks on reality tv, but entrepreneurs and investors can still learn lessons from Shark Tank theatrics. Read More
3 Ways Startup CEOs Can Develop a Better Investor Relationship
Investors play a large role in company success. Develop your investor relationship with more transparent and proactive communication using these 3 tips. Read More
3 Categories of Startup Growth Potential
There are three categories of startup growth: lifestyle, middle market and high-growth. Growth potential is the key for investors seeking high ROI. Read More
Outcome-Driven Development: Switching from Minimum Viable Product to Minimum Viable Outcome
Learn how to resonate more with your customer’s needs by shifting away from a minimum viable product model to one that centers around outcomes. Read More