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7 Ethical Fictions Lead Many New Entrepreneurs Astray

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New entrepreneurs tend to focus only on getting the product right, and assume that the right culture and ethics will come later simply by hiring good people. This myth ignores the complexity surrounding ethical decision making, particularly within business organizations. Ethical decisions are seldom simple.

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5 Steps To Finding The Best Investor For Your Startup

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Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Reverse due diligence on the investor is a comparable process whereby the entrepreneur seeks to validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of every potential partner.

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5 Keys To Vetting Investors Before You Accept Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Reverse due diligence on the investor is a comparable process whereby the entrepreneur seeks to validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of every potential partner.

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Entrepreneurs Due Diligence on Investors Is Smart

Startup Professionals Musings

Network with other entrepreneurs. Look for positive or negative news articles, any controversial relationships, and involvement in community organizations. Be wary of individuals or funds sourced from offshore. A successful entrepreneur-investor agreement better be the beginning of a long-term relationship.

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Size Up Your Investors Before Accepting Their Money

Startup Professionals Musings

Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Reverse due diligence on the investor is a comparable process whereby the entrepreneur seeks to validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of every potential partner.

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How Gigmor Is Looking To Connect Musicians With Gigs, with David Baird

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Santa Monica-based Gigmor (www.gigmor.com) is an online marketplace for musicians, and recently expanded beyond connecting musicians with each other, to connecting musicians with venues, club organizers, and others. What is Gigmor? David Baird: We're a live music marketplace. David Baird: That's a great question. How long do you have?

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5 Ways To Check Your Investor Intent Before Signing

Startup Professionals Musings

Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Reverse due diligence on the investor is a comparable process whereby the entrepreneur seeks to validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of every potential partner.