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10 Ways Owners Often Jeopardize Their Business Growth

Startup Professionals Musings

Unit costs are important, but don’t forget about the cash flow hit, extra storage costs, and the probability of obsolete inventory due to necessary updates or pivots. Daily updates from the top and documented processes are critical. It’s no secret that some people are more productive than others, due to skills, training, or commitment.

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3 Questions Every Small Business Should Ask Their Accountant

Tech Zulu Event

Of equal importance, with the right support, your company can be assured that you are meeting all of your tax obligations, thereby avoiding an unwanted IRS audit due to compliance issues. A more efficient and cost-effective solution is to outsource the finance function to experienced professionals who understand small businesses.

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Frank Addantes FounderBlog: 5. Outsourcing

Frank Addante

Outsourcing ► April (1) GoogleClick - Who owns your cash register? the Rubicon Project (Internet Advertising Technology) Status: Pre-Launch Visit the Rubicon Project Website Startup 5.0: Wireless & Voice Application Software) Exit: technology acquired Lesson: Timing is critical. I am still a big fan of outsourcing.

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The 4 Partners Early-Stage Startups Need

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Whether it’s something as extensive as filing patents, more simple trademark registrations, and or putting appropriate documentation in place, don’t ignore this and don’t rely on boilerplate online templates. And relying on NDAs is not the answer. But you do need financial guidance. HR Partner.

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Ten Rookie Startup Mistakes You Won’t Make

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Fallacy: Third-party, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) representatives succeed once the sales process is defined, proven and documented. Value is created through diligent hard work. Thus, I will recruit independent distributors and they will sell my new and innovative products on my behalf. 8 ) Grant Exclusivity.

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