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5 Reality Checks On Running A Charitable Organization

Startup Professionals Musings

Technically speaking, in the United States, a non-profit corporation or association is one which has been exempted from Federal income taxes by meeting the criteria set out Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, most notably religious, educational, and charitable entities like the Salvation Army. unless it relies wholly on donations.

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7 Reasons Why Every Business Leader Needs A Mentor

Startup Professionals Musings

After working many years in business, both in large companies as well as startups, I’ve realized that you can learn more from peers and mentors than from any formal education program. Mentoring supplements but doesn’t replace the need to continue education through industry conferences and networking.

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10 Sharing Principles Propel Many Current Businesses

Startup Professionals Musings

I especially like Cushman’s outline of the ten principles which distinguish the organization and operation of an open business from the more traditional closed model. Your stakeholders all need to understand and agree to the “why” of your organization. Shared clients and objectives (networked organization).

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6 Reasons That Managers Still Add Value In Business

Startup Professionals Musings

We have all heard about the successes of flattened management organizations in the last decade at Facebook, Valve, Zappos, and others. Here are a few of their key points, with my own insights added: Workers today are more educated and aware of options. Individual team members all dream of being unleashed.

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5 Reasons That Successful Non-Profits Are A Challenge

Startup Professionals Musings

Technically speaking, in the United States, a non-profit corporation or association is one which has been exempted from Federal income taxes by meeting the criteria set out Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, most notably religious, educational, and charitable entities like the Salvation Army. unless it relies wholly on donations.

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10 Ways To Get Tagged As High-Potential In A Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

When the organization changes, be the first to help the new organization work, even when it costs extra hours and sweat. Educate yourself one notch up. The satisfaction of creating jobs is a lot greater than keeping this one. Be a builder … and a rebuilder. Marty Zwilling.

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5 Ways To Focus Your Strategy On Delighting Customers

Startup Professionals Musings

Today, customers are looking for real relationships, a memorable shopping experience, and satisfaction of a higher purpose. Whole Foods, for example, have continuously demonstrated their commitment to natural and organic foods, and have amassed an large and intensely loyal customer following for their 475 stores.

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