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Employee vs. contractor: Here we go again.

Berkonomics

Several years ago, I wrote an extensive article on the ten most important tests of a company in classifying a person as an independent contractor. But things have gotten much more complicated lately, partly because of the Uber, Lyft and other new generation of workers and the best description of their class as “semi–independent.”.

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What’s the minimum information to give your investors?

Berkonomics

Every investor wants regular information from companies taking their money. And most of us investors are frustrated by the lack of regular communication – unless of course – the company needs more money. First, let’s cover the absolute minimum legal requirement a company must provide to its investors.

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How much information do you give to investors?

Berkonomics

First, let’s cover the absolute minimum legal requirement a company has to provide to its investors. Email readers, continue here.] Shareholders may vote on other issues during the year by written consent, including acquisitions, stock issuances, changes to the articles of incorporation and bylaws, and more.

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Hacking Hacker News – How Wily Startups Leverage Social News Sites

InfoChachkie

This article previously appeared in Forbes. The innocuous post, which was simply titled " Divshot " generated over 110 comments and was awarded nearly 200 points by Hacker News' notoriously jaded readers. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles!

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Interview with Marc Friedmann, SciVee

socalTECH

SciVee recently inked a major deal with Thomson Reuters, and Marc tells us a bit about that deal as well as the company's business. That helps the reader figure out what are the key elements of the research, and whether the reader wants to spend more time digging into the article. How did you get involved in the company?

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Why Most of Your Assumptions About Phone Calls are Wrong

Both Sides of the Table

It’s why the first company I ever invested in as a VC – Invoca – just announced a $20 million funding by Accel Partners. I’m sure you’ve heard the meme that “email is dead” – if fact if you Google it you’ll find a long list of articles that will mislead you. THE FULL STORY.

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Using Social Media To Deal With Customer Trolls

InfoChachkie

A version of this article previously appeared on Inc. How can you protect your company''s reputation when a rouge customer unjustly flames your startup? In searching for world-class examples of public responses to irate customers'' complaints, I found one that emanated from an unlikely place, Savusavu, Fiji. Bipolar Reviewers.