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Communications Via Text Send Only Part Of The Message

Startup Professionals Musings

Whether it’s a business or personal interaction, multiple studies show that as much as 70-93% of the communication is nonverbal. Some people stand up and move around to be more dominant, maybe even threatening. trillion/year for business alone, according to the SnapDesk. None of these come through in texting. Space occupied.

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Twitter for Business Misses Critical Body Language

Startup Professionals Musings

Whether it’s a business or personal interaction, multiple studies show that as much as 50-65% of the communication is nonverbal. Some people stand up and move around to be more dominant, maybe even threatening. Later uncrossed arms and legs may be a sign of acceptance of your position or terms. None of these come through in texting.

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Texting is Killing Real Business Communication

Startup Professionals Musings

Whether it’s a business or personal interaction, multiple studies show that as much as 50-65% of the communication is nonverbal. Some people stand up and move around to be more dominant, maybe even threatening. Later uncrossed arms and legs may be a sign of acceptance of your position or terms. None of these come through in texting.

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Body Language is Half of Business Communication

Startup Professionals Musings

Whether it’s a business or personal interaction, multiple studies show that as much as 50-90% of the communication is nonverbal. Some people stand up and move around to be more dominant, maybe even threatening. Later uncrossed arms and legs may be a sign of acceptance of your position or terms. None of these come through in texting.

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How to Make Sense of the PPP Loan Program for VC-Backed Startups

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You need to: study the rules, make sure that you don’t violate the “affiliate rule” (more later), consult with your Company Counsel, consult with your board and investors and then make your own determination. If you do massive layoffs (RIFs) you can assume that you will need to repay your loan since the intent of the loan is to protect jobs.