September, 2024

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Negotiation! We all can improve.

Berkonomics

Think you don’t use negotiation most every day of your life? From the time we learn to manipulate our parents from the crib to today, we learn to negotiate to obtain our wants and needs. As we grow, we negotiate constantly with our parents, then with our peers. As we enter the business world, we negotiate with our bosses and our subordinates. We negotiate with our suppliers, customers, investors, and even our auditors.

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Small Business Grants You Can Apply For in September 2024

Tech.Co

If you’re currently stressed about your business’s finances, you’re not alone. According to research from Goldman Sachs, 77% of small businesses are currently concerned about their ability to access capital – but it’s not a lost cause. Whatever your business size or specialism, chances are there’s a grant initiative out there that you’re eligible for.

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How Can IT Services in Los Angeles Help Reduce Your Business Costs?

AllTopStartups

Let’s be real—running a business in Los Angeles isn’t cheap. Between rent, payroll, and the rising cost of just about everything, it’s no wonder businesses are constantly looking for ways… The post How Can IT Services in Los Angeles Help Reduce Your Business Costs? appeared first on AllTopStartups.

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Recap of StartupSD 1st Mondays powered by Logicboost Labs at Sharp Prebys Innovation & Education Center

Startup San Diego

On Monday, September 9th, Startup San Diego hosted its signature quarterly event, 1st Mondays powered by Logicboost Labs at the Sharp Prebys Innovation & Education Center (SPIEC). This edition brought […] The post Recap of StartupSD 1st Mondays powered by Logicboost Labs at Sharp Prebys Innovation & Education Center appeared first on Startup San Diego.

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Can You Ask for Office Rent Relief? How to Manage Your Lease During COVID-19

Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.

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Gray areas in non-compete agreements?

Berkonomics

Last week we introduced the subject of non-compete agreements. Let’s dive a little deeper and present some “gray area” scenarios to consider. First the obvious case in point What if you are the seller of a previous business or shares amounting to more than an insignificant percentage of a previous business? Certainly, the buyer’s asset purchase documents included a non-compete clause, usually valid for two years from the date of the closing.

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Are you afraid of non-compete agreements?     

Berkonomics

Entrepreneurs tend to remain in the business niche they know best. Usually that means one they once or recently spent time as an employee or manager within a company where they had little or no ownership. Are you one of those? Some of these entrepreneurs starting a new company are alumni from companies that would be a competitor to the enterprise being created or joined.

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Meet the Visionaries: San Diego Startup Week 2024’s Newest Speakers

Startup San Diego

San Diego Startup Week 2024 is fast approaching, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce some of the incredible minds who will be sharing their insights, experiences, and expertise. […] The post Meet the Visionaries: San Diego Startup Week 2024’s Newest Speakers appeared first on Startup San Diego.

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Oh, come on! Jockey or horse again?  

Berkonomics

This argument is getting trite for those of us who’ve been around for a few years. We’re always asked the question, and almost always have the same answer. Let me explain it to those newer to the game or curious about our attitudes. Early-stage investors have been arguing over this for years. Do they bet on the entrepreneur (jockey) or the business idea and plan (the horse)?