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Here is How to Make Sense of Conflicting Startup Advice

Both Sides of the Table

There are some smart if not somewhat cerebral bloggers I read who say that you shouldn’t take any startup advice at all because it’s too generalized to be useful to your situation. On investment strategies I have “ Deflationary Economics ” 6. Mix people’s views into a cup. So what IS one to do?

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7 strategies for learning new skills

The Zapier Blog

If you've been wanting to learn a new skill or even strengthen existing ones, here are the seven tried-and-trued strategies I used to boost my expertise—and how you can, too. Now that we're on the same page, let's dive into the seven strategies you can use to learn a new skill or enhance the ones you already have.

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From Solo Entrepreneur to Franchisor: 20 Years of Business Growth With EO

Entrepreneurs' Organization

This unfortunate mix of personal and professional concerns made me feel alone in my struggles. My EO Forum served as a sounding board to examine my challenges—both personal and professional. I used to suffer from imposter syndrome , feeling like I was less than my fellow entrepreneurs. Joining EO was a game-changer.

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Why Startups Need to Blog (and what to talk about …)

Both Sides of the Table

They did it by creating a blog, discussion board and hub for eCommerce advice and information. I use WordPress. They’re more light weight and easier to use. hen you need to decide whether to use the “hosted&# version or the “installed&# version. eCommerce is an enormously competitive search term.

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How to Manage a Board

Y Combinator

One of the most common questions we hear from founders is “How do I manage my board?” It’s something that provokes anxiety, because this is the first time the founder/CEO is subject to external supervision, and the board has powers that include the firing of the CEO and the senior management. But first, what’s the purpose of a board?

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Do VC Platforms Make Sense?

Both Sides of the Table

While firms define platforms differently, let’s just say they are the services that a VC offers outside of investment capital and partner time on boards or providing intros. They offer leadership conferences, regular content articles on leadership, board pack templates and the like. That certainly works well for some.

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10 Startup Shortcuts That Will Be Back To Haunt You

Gust

Some executives think they can mix business with pleasure, with inter-office relationships. Lastly, make good use of your Board Members. Assume defining the strategy is a one-time process. Your initial strategy will be wrong, no matter how carefully you think it out. High three-digit intelligence has value.

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