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How Entrepreneurs Can Prevent Problems In Their Work-From-Home Strategy

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When Pete approached me for advice, I recommended the “Failure-Proofing” strategy, which is a pragmatic and easy-to-use technique to defend against planning and project disasters. Doing so empowers everyone, even those who are confident that the plan will succeed, to tap their creativity in coming up with potential reasons for the failure.

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Entrepreneur’s Don’t Think Enough. Here’s What You Can Do About It …

Both Sides of the Table

Board Meetings. I have my best creative break-throughs this way. I’ve talked in the past about how I manage my own creative process. If you struggle to find moments of creativity you might read that post. I also have huge creative spurts when I run. Conferences. I get sucked up in “Do” mode.

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Dear Sophie: How can I present a strong O-1A or EB-1A application?

TechCrunch

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. Any advice or insights on how to present a strong case for an O-1A or EB-1A? The information provided in “Dear Sophie” is general information and not legal advice. Take a listen!

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Remember the FAIRNESS doctrine

Berkonomics

So, my advice is to take the time to establish the reasons for pending actions – if not in an emergency environment. Speak privately to employees who are in danger of being fired, documenting the discussion to the employee’s file. A solution to the problem. Sharing the dilemmas of management.

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Revenue-Based Investing: A New Option for Founders who Care About Control

David Teten VC

A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. Note that this is a debt instrument, whereas the two documents below are equity instruments. Bigfoot Capital’s RBI term sheet template. I am not a lawyer.

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The FAIRNESS doctrine.

Berkonomics

So my advice is to take the time to establish the reasons for pending actions – if not in an emergency environment. Speak privately to employees who are in danger of being fired, documenting the discussion to the employee’s file.

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The 30 Most Important Lessons Learned About Developing New Business

Startup Blogpost

My best advice is to actively surround yourself with people who have more experience and knowledge than you. It teaches us resilience in the face of adversity, creativity in problem-solving, and the power of unwavering determination. My advice is to be accountable and focus on continual improvement.