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How to Choose Your VC Firm

Finding the right VC for your company is not only a question of luck
July 4, 2022

How to Choose Your VC Firm: 7 factors to consider when entrepreneurs are researching VC firms for fundraising     When you are looking for funding from VC firms and starting to choose VCs, it’s important to realise that it’s not just the money you are entering into an agreement for. When a startup signs […]

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11 ideas to use to weather a turbulent economy

May 11, 2020

Weather a turbulent economy and set your business on solid ground for long-term growth: 11 ideas to use in these challenging times. How to overcome difficulties during a crisis and survive?     1. Take stock of your cash resources: You need to determine how much cash you have for the future. Once you have a […]

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Show empathy for your team

January 21, 2020

The topic of developing empathy doesn’t come up very often in the business world, but it should. As a leader, it’s your job to create an empathetic environment where everyone feels valued.     Empathy—the ability to read and understand other’s emotions, needs, and thoughts—is one of the core competencies of emotional intelligence and a […]

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Working for equity at a startup

January 14, 2020

“Sweat equity is the most valuable equity there is. Know your business and industry better than anyone else in the world. Love what you do or don’t do it.” –Mark Cuban What do you do when someone asks you to work for equity? How you answer that question really comes down to three questions that […]

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How to come up with a Great Business Name

January 7, 2020

Your business name plays a crucial part in your brand positioning. By picking the right business name, you can position your company in the mind of the prospect in just the way you want to. It’s the first question you get whenever you tell someone you have your own business: “Oh cool, what’s it called?” The […]

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Stay Focused 

January 2, 2020

    Any small business owner or freelancer bursting with ideas and overwhelmed by projects may need help staying focused and organized. This is especially true for the easily distracted entrepreneur. Shiny objects – email, Facebook, the phone — can sidetrack anyone, leaving you foraging for important papers or just trying to figure out how […]

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4 healthy habits for entrepreneurs to boost your productivity

December 30, 2019

Healthy habits can have a big impact on your professional performance to keep you and your small business running smoothly.   A healthy lifestyle improves your performance Being successful at work requires focus, commitment, dedication and time. But being your best professional self also requires that you take care of your health. Indeed, when you […]

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5 ways to approach work with a positive mindset 

December 17, 2019

As important as it is to be good at what you do, your craft, it is equally as important to practice your approach and master yourself to develop a positive mindset in your job.   How we approach our work is greatly dependent on our mindset.  If we’re in a good place, it’s effortless to […]

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Networking Strategies for Entrepreneurs

December 12, 2019

Both starting a small business and ensuring its success requires a ton of personal investment. But that investment isn’t just limited to cash—you’ll also need to invest your time, energy, and attention into promoting your company and building a professional support system. Business networking strategies are the best way to start in on this intangible, […]

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10 ways to cut unwanted costs in Restaurants

October 11, 2019

Find out 10 ways to cut unwanted costs in your restaurant and increase your restaurant profit marginally without cutting either the quantity or the quality of the food If you think opening your dream restaurant in a city of your choice was the toughest thing to do, then you are gravely mistaken. The real speed […]

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