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Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 6, 2014
Whether you’re considering hiring a new employee or as an investor whether you’re looking to do a background check on the founders of a company. Don’t worry about the fact that these are the references that the candidate has hand-picked – that’s part of the process. Ask for at least 5 references.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Continuing to micromanage both as your business grows is the downfall of many entrepreneurs. He recommends some key techniques, learned by both of us the hard way, that every small business owner can and must deploy to achieve long-term sustainability and growth: Must be more creative and flexible to compete effectively.
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Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 11, 2012
I learned many of my negotiation techniques through experience. And negotiation technique is one of the few areas on my MBA that was truly new information to me by the time I had attended. We like to short-hand it, as in, “What’s our BATNA?” We all think we’re good at them. In many cases it’s not.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 20, 2011
One example is that they introduced a program where their founders can pool together shares from their company and exchange them for a small portfolio of other First Round Capital companies. Initially they are very hands on, this is baby nurse mode. First Round Capital’s Tools, Techniques, Processes. Investor Involvement.
InfoChachkie
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Establish A High Hiring Bar – You’re Creating An Enduring Culture. “I’d I’d rather interview 50 people and not hire anyone than hire the wrong person.”. As discussed in Hiring Entrepreneurs, the impact of each new hire during your startup’s early days is tremendous.
InfoChachkie
MARCH 1, 2012
Despite the book’s shortcomings, it contains a number of insightful lessons for budding entrepreneurs. Of the 100 business “lessons” articulated in the book, I highlight a few below that I feel are the most relevant and impactful for entrepreneurs. Some of the examples are patently obvious (e.g., (i) Beatles Business Lessons.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 23, 2017
As a long-time business advisor and entrepreneur mentor, I see this problem all too often. Other things, like hiring and firing people, raising money, and building a strategic plan get pushed off until it’s too late. You can’t get things done on time unless you get started on time. Block out time in your schedule for priority work.
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