Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

When he did manage to start his own business, it was short-lived and failed. Before Jobs returned to the business in 1997, its sales, and popularity all steadily declined for 12 years, nearly driving it into bankruptcy. Having a simple background in sales and marketing , he came up with attractive employee benefits.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 15, 2017

When organizations are small (startups, small teams in companies and government agencies) early employees share a mission (why they come to work, what they need to do while they are at work, and how they will know they have succeeded). I had taken the job of VP of Marketing in a company emerging from bankruptcy. This is a big idea.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 23, 2020

I am looking to reopen offices in a smaller capacity when it is safe to do so and when my employees are comfortable with returning. I am listening to my employees and asking for their opinions on how to implement positive changes to make significant improvements to our future work environment. Thanks to James Bullard, Sound Fro ! #7-

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Gemassmer Startups struggling for survival are not uncommon, due to economic changes, management problems, or product issues. If these challenges can’t be resolved by the existing team with “course corrections”, an investor will often bring in an experienced CEO to tackle the “turnaround” before or after bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy 120

Bankruptcy Silicon Valley Private Equity Software Review 120

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

by Larry Light, CEO of Arcature and co-author of “ Six Rules of Brand Revitalization: Learn the Most Common Branding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them “ Early this year, The Limited shut down its 250 clothing stores and not long after that the women’s apparel chain announced it was filing for bankruptcy protection.

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Private Equity Bankruptcy Technical Review Leadership 127

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 5, 2017

Bankruptcy is relatively common, especially post-2009, but recovering from it can require professional help. With cloud technology, your employees can have instant access to everything they need — and work from wherever it’s convenient. One of the easiest industries to access is server management. Get on the SEO bandwagon.

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SEO Bankruptcy Technical Review Cloud 113

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 2, 2014

companies can no longer afford to provide group health insurance to their employees. And both employers and employees alike have tried to make the most of a bad situation. In fact, since 2000, more than 10 million Americans have filed personal bankruptcy due to their employers’ failed health insurance plan. We said it.

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Software Review Employee Retention Government 224

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 5, 2017

by Larry Light, Chief Executive Officer of Arcature and co-author of “ Six Rules of Brand Revitalization: Learn the Most Common Branding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them “ Early this year, The Limited shut down its 250 clothing stores and not long after that the women’s apparel chain announced it was filing for bankruptcy protection.

Private Equity 113

Private Equity Bankruptcy Technical Review Leadership 113

Up and Running

MARCH 15, 2017

When it comes to insuring your business, factors like your location, industry, and the number of employees can all affect what coverages are applicable. That could be anything from a slip-and-fall to one of your employees accidentally spilling coffee on their laptop. Do you have employees? Workers’ compensation insurance.

Bankruptcy 109

Bankruptcy Software Review Small Business Employee 109

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Background checks of potential employees routinely show both minor and more concerning issues for employers. Even more surprising, a study by auditing firm KPMG found top-level managers are responsible for 53 percent of workplace fraud. Research shows they’re not alone. Knowing What to Look For. Don’t panic.

Technical Review 219

Technical Review Partner Due Diligence Bankruptcy 219

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Similarly, you’ll want to diminish your cash outflows by any means necessary; vaguely speaking, this means ‘cutting the costs of doing business,’ but more specifically it may entail getting rid of unessential employees or changing suppliers in order to secure better long-term financing on your deals.

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Bankruptcy Technical Review Security Finance 106

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

Nate Redmond is the managing partner of Rustic Canyon Partners – he’s probably one of the youngest managing partners of a major fund you’ll meet. They recently exited their investment in Gaikai for $380 million while their rival OnLive (who had raised > $200 million) just went through bankruptcy.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

What Happens After an Employee is Injured in the Workplace? Note that worker’s compensation insurance doesn’t just support your employees; it also provides liability coverage if the employee decides to sue. This could result in fines, bankruptcy, or jail time. Image Source: Unsplash. Use a Top-Down Approach.

Bankruptcy 123

Bankruptcy United States Startup Employee 123

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 30, 2020

I owned a mortgage company when the mortgage industry crashed and lost almost everything pushing me to the brink of personal bankruptcy. My expertise in product development and project management came after working as a consultant in many industries. Photo credit: Ty Crandall. This is where we come in. 20- Various ways.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review SEO 147

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

For a startup, sustained revenue is of paramount importance: a paucity of sales in one month could lead to bankruptcy the next. Professionalisms client management revenue sales Scott Tarlow startup Success Systems' To prevent disaster, it’s essential for startups to lock down a big client as soon as possible.

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Security Bankruptcy Startup Revenue 147

The Startup Magazine

MAY 15, 2017

The construction and building industries are heavily reliant on a contracted workforce; that is, there are a great number of individually contracted ‘employees’ who are invoiced and paid separately, rather than through a centralised system. Incremental Industry.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2020

Switching your business entity can help you mitigate risks and losses by providing better options for filing taxes, managing your personal risks and more. If your business is unable to weather the current economic storm and has to close or file bankruptcy, you can be held personally liable for any outstanding debts. Manage Tax Burdens.

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LLC Bankruptcy Venture Capital Stock 255

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

When you hear the question “What type of background checks should my small business run on employees?” Quite simply, a small business requires a lot less organization than a big one, so guidelines for things like employee background checks are often a bit looser and more relaxed. The truth is, however, there is no such barrier.

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Steve Blank

JULY 30, 2024

It’s often mid-grade managers / officers in this same “middle” who come up with disruptive solutions and concepts. Ironically, organizations tend to chase these employees out because they don’t conform, or if forced to conform, they grow disillusioned and leave for more innovative work in industry. The result is “innovation theater.”

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Joe’s “don’t worry about it” mentality, is rooted in his blue-collar upbringing where his father often provided services for free, and once nearly led him to bankruptcy. Managing opportunities and anticipating future needs are crucial for delivering exceptional service. He'd be like, no, don't worry about it.

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Cloud Bankruptcy Widget Kansas City 75

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 30, 2020

The natural question is how, then, is a founder supposed to strike the balance between over-managing burn rate and profligate spending? To help, here’s a look at what the two extremes of startup cash management look like. It’s just that there’s a limit to what a startup should expect of its dedicated employees.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 11, 2020

To effectively resolve these issues, you need to be proactive and use tools like landlord property management software. Managing a rental property can be a taxing and stressful task for landlords like you. Failing to resolve the issues you face can damage your business reputation and may result in property destruction and bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy 165

Bankruptcy United States Software Revenue 165

The Equity Kicker

AUGUST 29, 2012

That’s what happened to Chargify LLC, a provider of billing-management software to small businesses, which used the freemium business model when it started out in 2009. Within a year, the company was on the path to bankruptcy. Last month the 12-employee company became profitable, with more than 900 paying customers.

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Bankruptcy Software Review LLC Business Model 100

Mike Michalowicz

APRIL 15, 2013

Full time employees represent static and recurring costs. In other words, bankruptcy. We feel more accomplished when we brag about the 15 employees we have for our (barely) million dollar business, instead of bragging how we have three employees with the per employee revenue exceeding two hundred thousand.

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Cost Bankruptcy Revenue Software Review 151

Ben's Blog

APRIL 1, 2011

By far the most difficult skill for me to learn as CEO was the ability to manage my own psychology. It’s like the fight club of management: The first rule of the CEO psychological meltdown is don’t talk about the psychological meltdown. No training as a manager, general manager or any other job actually prepares you to run a company.

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Management Cap Table Balance Sheet Bankruptcy 78

YoungUpstarts

MAY 8, 2014

Or a key vendor declares bankruptcy. Yes, an employee might know more than you about a particular aspect of your business, but that doesn’t mean she and the rest of the team won’t respect you as a leader (as long as you earn their respect, that is). Or a partner defects with your top client. Or a new law undermines your viability.

Technical Review 254

Technical Review Entrepreneur Florida Cofounder 254

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Common exit strategies include being acquired by another company, the sale of equity, or a management or employee buyout. Management buyout. Management buyout: If you’ve built a business whose legacy you want to see continued long after you’re gone, you may want to consider turning to your employees. Liquidation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2019

For example, one of the first home grocery delivery companies, Webvan, was so enamored with early traction in Silicon Valley, it raised and spent nearly a billion dollars and went public, before filing for bankruptcy three years later. As your business grows, you need employees who can execute quickly and consistently, with minimal training.

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Silicon Valley Bankruptcy Metrics Valuation 215

Berkonomics

MAY 20, 2021

Enterprise time, as opposed to personal time management, is the sum total of resources available to a company expressed in terms of time – time to develop, to debug, to produce, to deploy, to respond to issues, and to make changes in plans that are not working. The flip side of efficient time management.

Bankruptcy 62

Bankruptcy Metrics Developer Management 62

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

However, in private markets, there is more room to optimize across all 11 steps of the investing process: firm management , marketing, fundraising , origination , manage relationships, due diligence, negotiation, monitoring, portfolio acceleration , reporting, and. 1) Manage the firm . This is harder than it sounds.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Most traditional, bricks-and-mortar businesses have substantial, often enormous hard assets, such as raw materials and supplies, work-in-process, inventory, manufacturing equipment, real estate and more, as well as armies of employees. Tech startups are at the other extreme. Instagram is a textbook example.)

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Software Review IP 149

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 20, 2020

All businesses should have a supply of emergency materials ready for themselves, their employees, and their customers who may be at their store during an emergency. Having a plan to get through a crisis can help ensure that your business lasts and does not have to face closure or bankruptcy. Transparency With Employees.

Small Business Administration 147

Small Business Administration Bankruptcy Employee Startup 147

YoungUpstarts

MAY 22, 2017

by Richard Gertler, managing partner of Gertler Law Group, LLC. Under most anti-retaliation laws related to whistleblowing, employees must prove that an employer took “adverse action” against them in order to mount a successful legal claim. Get input from supervisors and other employees before finalizing the policy.

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LLC Bankruptcy Entrepreneur Employee 166

YoungUpstarts

JULY 2, 2020

And, on top of that, Elvira Gavrilova does not only warn business people against this fatal mistake but also suggests a comprehensive approach to the business management, which will enable an entrepreneur to sell any product they produce — from a toy to a jet. And this mercilessly pushes them toward the bankruptcy. What is a business?

Bankruptcy 173

Bankruptcy Sales Distribution Global 173

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Remember it was only 2008 where Microsoft and even Google were laying off employees. This is the time it takes for a bankruptcy or asset sale to occur. The problem is that this is longer than the average economic cycle , which means you need to be able to manage in good times and bad. It was an investment management class.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2013

When your business is failing and bankruptcy seems imminent it can be easy to trick yourself into thinking there are no options left, especially if you have poor business credit and a multitude of financial obligations and debts to deal with. – employees, investors, suppliers etc.) By Keith Tully of Real Business Rescue.

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United Kingdom Phoenix Bankruptcy Startup 185

The Next Web

JULY 15, 2013

I’ve worked for different entrepreneurs, various startups and larger businesses as both an employee and partner. There were times of high profitability, but also times when we were close to bankruptcy. We learned how to win and lose customers, how to manage and mismanage projects, and how to hire and fire developers and designers.

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