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- New Platform Offers Resources to Understand, Promote Use of High-Quality Instructional Materials
- Egypt's Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade Automates Wheat Silos Processes in Collaboration with IBM and ACME SAICO
- Ascira COO Belynda Lee Wins Bronze Stevie® Award In 2021 Stevie Awards For Women In Business
- DAMAC Properties teams up with Italian fashion powerhouse Cavalli to launch iconic 70-storey skyscraper in Dubai
- Roberto Cavalli marks its return on the global scene with the launch of Cavalli Tower, an ultra-luxurious 70-storey skyscraper in Dubai
- Nelson Global Products acquiert Tru-Flex
- Nuevo informe NUESTRAS TIENDAS, NUESTRO FUTURO: poner fin a las prácticas riesgosas de venta minorista de alcohol puede detener el consumo de alcohol en menores de edad antes de que comience
- Nelson Global Products übernimmt Tru-Flex
- Huawei umožňuje transformaci podnikových internetových služeb
- Huawei permet la transformation B2B des FAI et le développement de services MSP
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- Latino Unsummit in Milwaukee tackles pandemic recovery, other topics: Slideshow
- The week in bankruptcies: Mainstreet Pier LLC, Behrens LLC and more
- Personalities of Pittsburgh: Continuim Equity Partners' George Pilafas knew private equity was his calling when he realized deals went beyond investing
- Jessica Andrews: 'I listen first. ... Then I get to work.'
- Valley National Bank to acquire Bank Leumi USA in $1.1B deal
- Bank of Marin CEO retires. Here's who will succeed him — and what he says about his long tenure.
- After initial success, Matisse Capital doubles down on fund strategy
- Global financial services firm opens Denver investment banking office
- Huntington National Bank dominated SBA 7(a) lending in NE Ohio during 2Q
- The week in Valley bankruptcies: Riverview Social, That's Eatertainment Corp.
Category Archives: Seed/Venture Capital
If a PowerPoint Sucks…It’s The Messenger, not the Medium
Many have wished for and striven for the death of the powerpoint presentation. I have always disagreed with this point of view. There is no doubt that most power point decks are terrible and yes, should be killed. However, it … Continue reading
Build Your Companies…With Good Boards
Most of the new founders I’ve ever met roll their eyes when I suggest that they form an advisory board. One of the main reasons people found their own companies is to have supreme magisterial control over their empire. They … Continue reading
The Four Seasons of Your Start-Up…Autumn Begins! (reprise)
(Originally posted in 2012…thought of it as I picked my last tomato of the season yesterday!) The temperature outside my window last night dipped to 44, the crickets have stopped chirping and my wife told me that she “can’t manage … Continue reading
Assessing Your Competitive Landscape…It’s a Forest Out There
I’m finally going to get a business plan pet peeve off my chest and onto your shoulders. I’ve decided that I’ve read my last business plan with a “Competition” section that blithely lists a few direct competitors and a factoid … Continue reading
Venture Tips Update….Make Your Business About Your Customers, Not Your Technology
I originally published the majority of this post back in January, 2012, but I was reminded of the issue again today…twice. So I updated the post on why you should think of your business in their terms. A founder came … Continue reading
How Much Money Should I Raise…$29,542?
Hopefully, you remember the classic TV show Taxi and its despicably lovable character, Louie DePalma. In one memorable episode, the unforgettable Jim Ignatowski accidentally burns down Louie’s apartment. Jim’s wealthy father sends Louie a signed blank check to cover the … Continue reading
The Four Seasons of Your Start-Up…Winter
If you’ve been reading along in this 4-part series of the evolution of your start-up, you may be expecting that Winter is the end of the line. You may be thinking that somehow I’m going to wrap up the series with a … Continue reading
The Four Seasons of Your Start-Up…Summertime
Ah, summer. Margaritas by the pool. A little Kenny Chesney on the patio. Wearing flip flops to BJ’s (wait, that’s a different post!) But this is not life during summer inside a start-up company. It is certainly good news if you’re fortunate … Continue reading
VentureTips: In Defense of the Downtrodden Business Plan
The recent consensus from investors and experts on business plans is…don’t do them. Most often I’m hearing that founders have not written a business plan document. They’ve prepared executive summaries, powerpoint pitches and filled out forms at online pitch sites. … Continue reading
The Secret Energy of Entrepreneurs
I disagree with those who believe that people can be trained to be entrepreneurs. Scores of scholarly pieces have been written that claim that entrepreneurs are not born, but instead are trained to be good entrepreneurs. In fact I’d say that … Continue reading →