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How Entrepreneurs and Founders Can Avoid “Capital Tunnel Vision”   

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Unfortunately, without a solid grasp of how capital — in its many different forms — can influence a business, too many founders make decisions early on in their companies that have unintended consequences down the line. and more articles from the EO blog.

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One Simple Paragraph Every Entrepreneur Should Add to Their Convertible Notes

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I’m so tired of seeing young entrepreneurs get screwed by their angel investors on convertible notes and I know I can’t convince you not to do it so I’d like to offer one simple bit of advice to help you avoid getting screwed (at least on one part of your note). If you do I will amend this blog post.

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Confessions of a Superhero (The Only One Who Always Does Everything Right)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Picturing myself as a superhero is merely an unintended consequence. What my husband and I are practicing today is how to avoid our tendency to take 200% responsibility for the other person, whether in the workplace or in the kitchen. People trust me to deliver. Check us out on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn and Instagram !

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Productivity Hacks: Voicemail, Folders & To-Do’s

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I recently wrote a post about avoiding the “ Deferred Life Plan &# and some related thoughts about personal productivity that came from Tim Ferriss’s book, The Four Hour Workweek. Unfortunately my wife reads my blog and she’d log in and add comments to dispel this rumor (she keeps me honest. Huge time saver for me.

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A Must Read Book for the Educated Class

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The final 20% are some reflections that Vance offers on failed policies that, while well-intentioned, end up with the law of unintended consequences. Section-8 housing vouchers designed to help assist families with housing but further bind lower-income neighbors while avoiding the NIMBY integration with the middle-classes.

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