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Interview with Robin Richards, CareerArc

socalTECH

Now we have a thousand large companies into it, and if you name a big company, they're a customers of ours, from Starbucks to NASA. The minute a customer hired us to deal with their transitioning employees, the first thing we could do is sayhey, it's not all bad, there are over 150 companies looking for someone just like you in your area.

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8 Key Ingredients to a Profitable Consulting Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal professional services, including consulting, business coaching, and advisory services. Flexible business models, including value-based pricing, bundling, and custom proposals are the places to begin.

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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve spent hours this week reading about the firing of the head coach and personnel manager of the football team I support – The Philadelphia Eagles. His name was Chip Kelly and he came off of a very successful stint as the coach of the collegiate Oregon Ducks. The reality of most startups is about survival.

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Do’s and Don’ts of a Job Interview

Alon Schwartz

Two short pages is the max, and always make sure you customize it for the job you’re applying to. Just statistically speaking, most of the time the answer is no. Do you really want to take the precious time you have to impress your interviewer and have him/her coach you on how to interview? Send a thank you email later that day.

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7 Work Ethic Elements Will Get You Investor Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

In my experience, and from the thoughts of others who have “been there and done that,” here is my list of the top elements you should be looking for: Focused on customers and team, rather than “me, myself, and I.” These will provide the competitive edge you need with customers and less-focused team members. Never makes excuses.

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