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The secret to doing great reference calls

TechCrunch

Whether you are signing up a huge supplier, hiring an employee or thinking of making an investment, reference calls are absolutely crucial. For a very long time, I thought that was all reference calls were good for. Why do reference calls? I mean, it is that, also, but it isn’t what the reference calls are for.

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12 Mistakes to Avoid While Hiring a Consulting Firm for Your Startup

Startup Blogpost

To help startups avoid costly mistakes when hiring a consulting firm, we asked 12 experienced professionals from various industries to share their insights. From prioritizing cultural fit to conducting thorough research, these CEOs, partners, and managers reveal the top mistakes to avoid when selecting a consulting partner.

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3 Types of Referability Partners—and How to Leverage Them

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Michael Roderick, a recent EO 360° podcast guest and the founder and CEO of Small Pond Enterprises , which helps coaches and consultants make their brands referable, their messaging memorable, and their ideas unforgettable. I like to refer (ha ha) to these people as “referability partners”.

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Navigating Tax Obligations for Startups: What You Need to Know

Startup Blogpost

The initial investment that you make in your company is referred to as your “basis,” although many individuals are unaware of this fact. The amount that you invest initially is referred to as your basis in any investment. At that scale, it will be cost-efficient.

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How to protect hybrid work cultures from proximity bias

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, CEO of the boutique future-proofing consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts , which helps forward-looking leaders avoid dangerous threats and missed opportunities. It refers to the tendency to disregard other more appropriate alternatives when we have a particular perception of proper practices.

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Are Return to Office Mandates the Real Reason Behind Quiet Quitting?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Quiet quitting —a term that has become all too familiar for business owners—refers to doing the bare minimal tasks of your job description well enough that you don’t get fired. How to solve Quiet Quitting in the mandated return to office When I show this data to my consulting clients , they often ask what they can do to address this problem.

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SaaS leaders: Use customer insights to accelerate growth during a downturn

TechCrunch

Buying decisions have also become more self-driven as businesses refer to multiple sources to research software. Free consultations with software analysts, websites or magazines of professional or trade associations, feedback from peers and colleagues, and product trials play an important role during the consideration phase.

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