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

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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

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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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This Angel Investor Shares Why You Need an Exit Strategy from the Start

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It may seem counterintuitive to think of your exit strategy in the early stages of starting and running your business, as there is much to do as a young company — product development, go-to market strategy, hiring, etc. Your exit strategy is one of the first things a potential equity investor will ask about.

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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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The Top 5 Data-Driven Marketing Strategies for Conversions in 2022

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Which are the most sought-after data-backed marketing strategies to watch out for in 2022? Effective data-driven marketing strategies to nail conversions. Here are five ways in which expert marketers can leverage insights about customers and use them to inform their marketing strategies. But, what is it? Content personalization.

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Navigating Tax Obligations for Startups: What You Need to Know

Startup Blogpost

From optimizing employee benefits for tax advantages to setting aside funds for year-end tax liabilities, we’ve compiled the top thirteen strategies shared by seasoned professionals. The initial investment that you make in your company is referred to as your “basis,” although many individuals are unaware of this fact.

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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.