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This is going to be BIG.
MARCH 1, 2010
You know what—it’s supposed to work like that! Content companies, for example, should be able to amass traffic and sell advertising on a bootstrapped budget before they come close to seeking equity financing—because you can, and because that’s the market expectation and that’s what your competitors are already doing. I was there, too.
Gust
DECEMBER 29, 2013
When you try new things, you make mistakes, and I’ve seen many. In the spirit of saving you a few lifetimes of pain, here are some common mistakes or shortcuts that seem to happen routinely: Wait until your company is up and growing before you formalize it. The simple answer is to do something, and start simple.
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Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 21, 2010
I know that people have an allergy to lawyers out of fear of being screwed. When to get a lawyer - If you plan to be a venture or angel backed technology company (what I mostly write about) the best time to start meeting and getting to know lawyers is long before you ever start your company.
StartupNation
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
The following is excerpted from “The Practice: Shipping Creative Work” by Seth Godin, published by Portfolio, an imprint of the Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC. You’re a creator, a problem solver, a generous leader who is making things better by producing a new way forward.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 4, 2010
They were started in affiliation with IdeaLab and were the first-round lead in PayPal. It was especially fun for me because we got the chance to talk about the VC industry and how entrepreneurs should think about the VC industry in addition to discussing deals. I think you’ll enjoy watching. Some summary notes are below.
StartupNation
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Starting a business is incredibly exciting, but it also requires a lot of strategic planning if you want to create something going to last for years. Follow our top five checklist for precisely what new business owners need to know, and you can look forward to creating your own success. . Know your numbers .
Smart Hustle Magazine
MAY 24, 2022
Even before The Great Resignation, an estimated 33 percent of new hires quit within the first three months, costing businesses one-half to two times each employee’s annual salary to replace them. Start with mentoring just one person you really believe in and replicate yourself in that individual. million quitting last November.
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