Sat.Mar 02, 2019

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This Woman’s Company Should Have Been Named After Her, Not Her Husband

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A version of this article previously appeared Forbes. In 1936, Ruth Handler and her husband Elliott were $200 in debt and unable to pay their rent. Elliott was a shy carpenter, while Ruth’s friends described her as, “beguiling and determined.”. On her lunch break, at the age of 20, Ruth entered a local furniture store with samples of her husband’s plastic chairs.

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Office Hours With Stradling. CONNECT

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Friday, March 8, 2019 -- Office Hours With Stradling. CONNECT. As a service to San Diego startup companies, CONNECT is partnering with select strategic advisor and professional services companies to provide entrepreneurs with an opportunity to meet privately and pro bono for professional advice. Need a professional brain on an issue? Schedule a meeting today!

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6 Keys To The Best Social Media Platform For Business

Startup Professionals Musings

An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” Is it Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or one of the other 200 active platforms vying for attention these days? The right answer is that not all of these are worth your attention, but it’s probably more than one. The “Tyranny of the OR” is a concept from the classic business best-seller “ Built to Last ,” by James C.