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[VIDEO] How to Choose the Right Board of Directors for Your Company
Choosing the right board of directors in a startup is much more important than most people realize. Often it’s filled with friends and employees or it’s not even there and I think you’re really missing the opportunity that you need. It’s less about governance and it’s more about helping the company succeed. Continue
Posted in Careers, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Video
Tagged board of directors, docstoc, kyle murphy
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[VIDEO] 3 Secrets to a Successful Pitch
I think there are three secrets to a successful pitch and I’ve seen it go from a VC to an (IPO) Road Show to just, you know, friends and family pitches. You really need to have these three things down to make it successful. Continue
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How to Win Local Government Contracts
Do you think pursuing government contracts is beyond your small business’s reach? The federal government isn’t the only contracting opportunity out there. Contracting with local government agencies can be a lucrative way for small businesses to get into the contracting game. Continue
Posted in Entrepreneurship, Guest Voice, Strategy, Viewpoint
Tagged government contracts, Rieva Lesonsky, sbdc, small business development center
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Why MBAs Should Pay Attention to 2011′s Holiday Sales Hangover
Whether B-school students envision a future in IT, sales, marketing, finance, or C-level management, learning as much as possible about state-of-the-art shopping-related platforms is critical. The growing influence of online tools, prominent during the recent 2011 holiday shopping season, help B-school grads make a strong statement in the U.S. marketplace. Continue
Posted in Finance, Guest Voice, Marketing, Social Enterprise, Strategy
Tagged 4Q sales, black friday, cyber monday, projected holiday sales
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