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Entrepreneurs: Employment law is not on your side!  

Berkonomics

Minimum wage laws, workplace safety, independent contractor tests, minimum hours required for benefits, overtime rules, discrimination protections, worker compensation insurance requirements and more are examples of such laws. Small company; outrageous outcome. Protect who?

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What Investors Look for in a Small Business Acquisition Deal

StartupNation

Independent sponsor investment platforms like CapitalPad , for example, connect sponsors with curated deals that are already vetted for growth potential. That includes managers, leads, or even long-term contractors with proven experience. Then, explain what steps you’ve taken or plan to take to capture more of that market.

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RFQ | Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Project Management

Forward Cities

Scope of Work The contractor will serve in a coordinating and implementation-focused role for the following projects. This contract offers a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the most comprehensive and community-informed local ecosystem development efforts in the country.

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Ionic Mineral Technologies’ $29M Series B is a Strategic Inflection Point for America’s Battery Supply Chain

American Entrepreneurship

energy independence aligned with Washington policies to make domestic battery material production a centerpiece of its industrial strategy which has included more than $6 billion in grants and tax incentives since 2022. Defense contractors require under Buy America mandates. The funding is a catalyst for U.S.

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From ideation to accolades in 10 months: An EO Accelerator’s successful pivot

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We hired contractors to host classes, support administration, and create an e-commerce website. Where to begin? For me personally, it took a lot of mindset shifts. First, the popularity of our classes grew rapidly enough that our small team couldn’t handle it all. I had to learn to let go of a lot of control.

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Top Leadership Trends—and Why They Matter

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The growth in independent contractors is obvious, for instance. Businesses must find ways, though, to ensure these contractors become a cohesive part of the team in order to ensure the most efficiency and productivity possible. This can help boost productivity while also lessening day-to-day stress.

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Branch raises $75M to help workers get paid faster

TechCrunch

Put simply, Branch’s mission is to give companies a more cost-effective, faster way to pay employees and contractors, which in turn theoretically can maybe help them attract and retain talent and save money compared to using traditional payment methods. Companies can also add custom rewards for their employees and contractors to the program.