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How to Succeed in Engineering Consulting

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By Andrew Armstrong, an Octane blog contributor. Engineering consulting might be for you. Here’s a look at why engineers branch out into consulting, the best ways to get started and how to ensure success. The pros (and a few cons) of consulting. First steps to start an engineering consulting firm. Success tips.

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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

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I was reading Chris Dixon’s blog tonight. I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. on all the computers and established a network using Novell. I had to laugh a bit reading it. I installed Windows 3.1

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Three Words Entrepreneurs (and VC’s) Should Take to Heart

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” I said I learned this 15 years ago because that is when I stopped being a consultant. I enjoyed the first half of my time at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) because I was a computer programmer and had to build stuff that actually worked. Consultants spend all of their time pretending to know these answers.

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How Gender Equality Improves Business

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Picillo is the chief executive officer and founder of Point Seven Group (Point7) , a women-owned and -operated boutique cannabis consultancy based in Denver, Colorado, and Sonoma County, California. As consultants, we spend a great deal of time designing business plans, hiring and training programs, and brands with our clients.

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Welcome, BizLink Orange!

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partners with over 60 different communities across the country to do just that, and we are thrilled to announce that our network has grown this week to Orlando, Florida. Developing a vibrant and rich online and in-person network. SourceLink? Please join us in welcoming BizLink Orange ! Entrepreneurs new “home” in Central Florida.

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What’s it Like Being a VC?

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Since I answer this all the time anyway I thought it might make an interesting blog post. I get paid to network – I love meeting people. I get to network with angels, VCs, entrepreneurs, lawyers, etc. We sit on the sidelines – The down side of VC is that exact same as I remember in consulting. I love it.

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Understanding the Underbelly of Online Marketing & Why You’ll Lose if You Don’t

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When I first started blogging Digg was still at its peak. But my contact told me that many viral videos start through close networks on Reddit where a degree of formal and informal collaboration of individuals takes place. If you have NO network of promotion for your story? Mea culpa and get right back into line.