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7 Private Small Business Grants to Apply For in June 2024

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6 Ways To Reinforce Team Behavior For Startup Success

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In my consulting work, when I ask team members in startups and small businesses how they know whether they are doing a good job, the typical response I get is “Nobody has yelled at me today,” or “No news is good news.” A little competition for results is always a good thing. Encourage them to do more of the same.

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10 Strategies For Staying Cool Under Pressure At Work

Startup Professionals Musings

When you reach a certain level or role in an organization, it is difficult to find time to spend with inspiring people who can provide you with insights and new perspectives. Set aside time to seek out experts in your field for ideas, as well as mentoring and coaching. Make this a priority in your private life also. Marty Zwilling.

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Reflections on 2018: Anna Barber, Techstars LA

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What was the biggest news for your organization in 2018? And a host of interesting companies in last mile have cropped up to give the Amazon ecosystem some competition, like two companies from the last Techstars LA class - Shipsi and PRZM. The team's individual and collective health has to come first. Find her @annawbarber.

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10 Signals That You Can Be A Trusted Business Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

Leaders who share key aspects of the business openly, bad news as well as good news, to everyone, garner more trust. Show humility while acting as a mentor and coach. Communicate clearly and often on business issues. High-trust leaders see themselves as stewards, rather than owners, guiding people, assets, and decision making.

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How VCs Think About Adding New Partners

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Let me start with the news that I’m excited to share with you. Competitive (Athlete: skier & rowed at Princeton, hates losing at everything she does). She is a coach and mentor to team members. Thus began my marketing campaign. Investment experience (5 years a VC at Battery Ventures).

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13 Ecosystem Builders That Are Boosting Startup Growth

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BlackTech Week was created in 2014, and in four short years, they’ve gained over 2700 participants, 150 speakers, and 3 pitch competitions. Driving funding to early-stage startups and small businesses is what we do here and being a part of the Startup of the Year Competition was a no-brainer for us. BlackTech Week (Miami, FL).

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