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Wrench’s on-demand vehicle repair and maintenance service picks up $20 million

TechCrunch LA

Wrench , the Seattle-based on demand vehicle maintenance and repair service for consumers and fleets, has raised $20 million in its latest round of financing. RepairSmith , which operates a similar service out of Los Angeles and San Francisco, is backed by Daimler to provide much the same on-demand repair services.

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8 Strategies For Winning As A Freelancer Or Employee

Startup Professionals Musings

According to a recent poll , contractors and freelancers could make up half of the American workforce within a decade. Every entrepreneur and every startup needs to have a clear “elevator pitch,” which identifies a unique strength and value they bring to the table. Start today thinking at least one job ahead.

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The Business Model Canvas Can Get Your Startup Funded

Startup Professionals Musings

Channels have to be identified through which a startup creates awareness, induces evaluation, enables purchase, and executes the delivery of the value proposition. Investors will demand clear channel definitions. Then there is the follow-up to provide customer support and satisfaction. Customer relationships.

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6 Steps To Empowered Employees And Unstoppable Growth

Startup Professionals Musings

We have all heard how messages change, when passed up or down the line, even without any politics or personal agendas. Market changes happen rapidly and regularly these days, requiring a realignment of skills, processes, and approaches to keep up. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 12/26/2017.

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Are You Involved With Business, Or Fully Committed?

Startup Professionals Musings

When starting his first company, he routinely stayed up until two in the morning reading about new software, and went seven years without a vacation. They only blame themselves when things go wrong, but are quick to try again, and never give up. Gives priority to business demands over social.

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7 Leadership Actions To Win In This New World Of Work

Startup Professionals Musings

We are living in a new generation of business, where customers drive the experience, and highly engaged employees are required to keep up with customer expectations. True leaders are tenacious, determined, and self-starting. Marty Zwilling First published on Huffington Post on 10/06/2017.

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7 Proven Tactics In Managing Annoying Team Members

Startup Professionals Musings

In either case, you need to understand the dynamics to maximize team performance, and for your own sanity and satisfaction. Team members may forget you are now the boss, or anyone can make inappropriate comments or demands. Share the timetable at the start of a discussion and stick to it. Show consistency in all interactions.