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Raising Seed Capital Now: 10 Tips

Tech Coast Venture Network

Last year, venture capitalists and angels who co-invested with them placed $7 billion into seed and early-stage deals, an 11 percent increase from 2009, according to the most recent PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree report. When asked questions during a screening, do not respond defensively.

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5 Attributes Of People Who Will Grow Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

It’s tempting to believe that friends, family or eager newcomers can learn quickly with your coaching and training, but entrepreneurs often don’t realize that coaching new employees will double the leader’s workload at the worst possible time and will leave a critical position not fully filled for many months.

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How I Lost 65 Pounds In 18 Months Without Any Fad Diets or Gimmicks

Both Sides of the Table

If you have a hard time holding yourself accountable and if you have somebody you trust then share your goals with them and report to them weekly on your project. an “accountability coach” (or accountability friend). I do this by sending them screen shots of my MyFitnessPal weigh in. Keep your head strong.

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The Need For Software Localization Still Prevails

Startup Professionals Musings

It may seem less expensive to wait until all your screen layouts, online help, and written manuals are ‘final’ before arranging for translation, but the reality is just the opposite. As your company grows, this person should reside at corporate headquarters and report solid line to the head of international operations.