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ChargerHelp raises $2.75M to keep EV chargers working

TechCrunch LA

“When the stations went down we really couldn’t get anyone on site because most of the issues were communication issues, vandalism, firmware updates or swapping out a part — all things that were not electrical,” Terry said. Everyone picked to go through training is paid a stipend and earn two safety licenses.

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Launching from beta, ProGuides is making money ensuring that gamers never play alone

TechCrunch LA

When ProGuides pulled the covers off of its service earlier this year, the young Los Angeles-based startup intended to give gamers a way to train with professional and semi-pro esports players from around the world. “After we launched the beta, we found some interesting user behavior,” says Sam Wang. ProGuides raised $1.9

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10 Keys To Real Innovation In Your Next New Business

Startup Professionals Musings

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( 200 on Wikipedia ), or another dating site/app ( over 1500 in the USA ). Training and coaching. Ongoing coaching from the top is essential to maintain the attitude and spirit. Idea management.

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10 Steps To A New Venture That Can Change The World

Startup Professionals Musings

The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site ( 200 on Wikipedia ), or another dating site/app ( over 1500 in the USA ). Training and coaching. Ongoing coaching from the top is essential to maintain the attitude and spirit. Idea management.

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7 Keys To Leadership In A Hybrid Office Environment

Startup Professionals Musings

These authors bring a wealth of knowledge from their decades of practicing executive coaching and psychology, as well as business employment law, with real companies both before and during the transition. Create mentorship programs and conduct positive team building activities both off-site and on-site.

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8 Keys To Attracting More Talent Than The Competition

Startup Professionals Musings

That means starting your search through contract services sites, rather than conventional career hiring sites. By hiring contract experts, less oversight and coaching is needed. Full-time employees require considerable overhead for facilities, training, severance, and benefits for performance.

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7 Keys To Keeping Your Business Agile And Competitive

Startup Professionals Musings

That means making sure you are utilizing coaching and mentoring, as well as training to keep up with changes in technology and the marketplace. In fact, changes are often highlighted by online sites and influencers as positive, and can give you that extra boost you need to stand out in the marketplace over competitors.