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Articles tagged: Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship

6 Important Business Plan Mistakes to Avoid

A long or hyperbolic business plan can turn off investors quickly. Eliminate red flags with these six important business plan tips. 

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Correcting Bad Leadership: Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Leadership action is more important than words or intentions. Avoid bad leadership qualities by demonstrating kindness and keeping promises.

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The Term Sheet: An Overview of Investor Rights and Controls in VC Investments

The provisions of a venture capital deal, known as a term sheet, include liquidation rights, management participation and exit rights.

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19 Questions You Need to Ask to Build a Killer Marketing Strategy

Despite what the plethora of ‘simple’ marketing guides on the internet might imply, developing an effective marketing strategy is complicated and difficult work. Sure, you could patch together a quilt […]

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Four Reasons Effective Marketing Strategies Require Patience

When you have the right ingredients: a valuable service or product, a solid team, and a well-crafted marketing strategy, there can be a strong desire to ‘jump-start’ further success. Adjusting […]

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The LLC Operating Agreement Demystified

An LLC operating agreement is a set of rules and provisions that outlines company structure, management, compensation and other internal issues.

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Exploring Modern Side Hustles for Educators

Educators shouldn’t need side hustles. In an ideal world, K-12 school teachers would be compensated fully for their invaluable contributions to society. But we don’t live in an ideal world, […]

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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.

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Investing in Weed: Is It Time?

Marijuana has now been legalized in multiple states. Many investors see this new space as an opportunity. Is it time to start investing in weed?

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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.

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