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How Entrepreneurs Are Like Superheroes

by Guest April 30, 2012
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A comic buff’s perspective on how his company’s core values and characteristics were inspired by his favorite superheroes

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Think ahead, if you will need more money later.

by Amy Wilcox April 18, 2012
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Some businesses just can’t fit within the angel capital or friends and family model for raising funds.  Sooner or later these businesses will have to seek venture capital and accommodate the needs of the venture community in negotiating the terms of an investment. First, VC’s in general cannot invest in ‘S’ corporations or limited liability [...]

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The Fastest Way to Get What You Want?

by Guest April 7, 2012
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The fastest way to get what you want out of life and business is to ask for it. It must seem like a mundane concept, I know. But it works like a charm, most of the time.

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I Failed Berkonomics. But You Can Still Get An “A”!

by Jennifer Kushell February 24, 2012
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David Berkus is the creator of Berkonomics, a brilliant collection of insights in 140 characters, quick read blog posts, and yes, books. If you are an entrepreneur with a big idea, are management or serve on a board, don’t miss another day of Dave Berkus. He’s essentially the mentor so many of us wish we had.

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Distinguishing Between Management & Leadership

by Jennifer Kushell February 13, 2012
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I just read this piece in the New York Times, pointing out how you can be a great leader, without being a great manager. I immediately identified with it, and thought some of you might too. Truth be known, I’m a lousy manager.

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