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The Benefits of Starting a Business During a Recession

StartupNation

Induced by a pandemic and unprecedented state responses, it is even worse than the last international period of economic decline witnessed in 2008. During the period of economic turbulence in 2008, I formed my technology consultancy firm, ROCK. For most, 2008 was a time to avoid risk. Client first.

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20 Women Entrepreneurs Changing Their Industries (and the World)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Recognizing that inflexible company structures and policy negatively affected both employees and organizations—especially women—Auerbach and Dean left careers in consulting and corporate law to build tools and training to make flexibility a competitive advantage for everyone. Written for EO by Michael Neidert, a writer and consultant. .

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Building Business Community: Focus on Cooperation, Not Competition

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Competition became an integral part of society due to historical, cultural, and other factors. For instance, in 2008, UPS agreed to ship DHL’s packages (because DHL couldn’t do it at the time and asked a competitor for help). They were willing to talk openly about corporate culture, the onboarding process, product managers’ goals, etc.

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The Benefits of Starting a Business During a Recession

StartupNation

Induced by a pandemic and unprecedented state responses, it is even worse than the last international period of economic decline witnessed in 2008. During the period of economic turbulence in 2008, I formed my technology consultancy firm, ROCK. For most, 2008 was a time to avoid risk. Client first.

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Birdzeye’s Norlock is Helping Minority Owned Businesses Gain Equal Access to North American Retail…

Jason Malki

Trevor started his career in consumer electronics in 2008, at a small startup in San Francisco called JOBY. years at Birdeye, he has managed and consulted for some of the world’s most innovative startups and categories including: Gaming (Deltaco + L33T), Tech Management (KeySmart + Cable Candy), Eco-Sustainable Materials (Zero Waste Movement?

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How I built a talent-first mortgage bank to win the hearts of employees and veterans

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Having expertise in VA loans allows our loan officers to be advisors and consultants rather than salespeople just selling a mortgage. Evan developed a three-part hiring process to ensure that we identify the right talent fit for our culture. VA loans are a type of mortgage offered through the US Department of Veterans Affairs program.

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6 Steps To Become a More People-Centered Company

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Kent has more than 35 years of experience providing advisory services to executive-level management and is one of the first certified conscious capitalism consultants in the world. From a single Michigan location in 1995 to becoming the fastest-growing coffee chain in America by 2008, the co-founding duo was encountering great success.

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