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A heartbreaking story about time and money.

Berkonomics

First, think about your time as money! Fixed overhead for salaries, rent, equipment leases and more make up the majority of the “burn rate” (monthly expenses) for most companies. How about young or pre-revenue companies? We often accept that development schedules for young companies are almost always too optimistic.

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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024

TechEmpower

Given this diversity, it's important to be selective in the development services company with whom you choose to partner. In the 25 years that TechEmpower has been in business, we’ve seen thousands of companies come and go. Here are some items to think about: Have you defined the functionality? Avoid them.

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The shocking truth about employee loyalty

Berkonomics

Others want to know that they are signing on to a career, not a job, and expect to move up within the ranks or on to a larger company that can accommodate their goals. The post The shocking truth about employee loyalty first appeared on BERKONOMICS. A recent statistic I saw surprised me. So, is this a one-sided negotiation?

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The best things about your company board

Berkonomics

For weeks, we’ve highlighted both good and bad things about boards of directors for your company (or non-profit.) This week, let’s focus upon number one – aside from the requirements of boards to protect the company itself (not the shareholders.). The board selects, monitors, helps, and oversees compensation for the CEO.

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How to Talk About Valuation When a VC Asks

Both Sides of the Table

One of the hardest things about the fund-raising process for entrepreneurs is that you’re trying to raise money from people who have “asymmetric information.” I thought I’d write a post about how to talk about valuation at a startup and give you some sense of what might be on the mind of the person considering funding you.

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So, what’s a company board good for, anyway?

Berkonomics

And good board members can add real value to you and the company. Email readers, continue here…] Generative thinkers are relentless in asking questions that get to the core of an idea, often making the originator think more deeply about the effects over a longer period of time. or “How about the public relations impact?”

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Substance abuse affects about 15% of American employees, Path wants to ensure they get help

TechCrunch LA

And it’s why he has launched a new company called Path , which pitches access to specialized substance addiction treatment professionals as an employee health benefit, to do something about it. People looking for treatment simply don’t know where to go to get the most effective and affordable help.

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