Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 26, 2023

Even though many of these can be mitigated by testing and early customer feedback , you will find that it pays big dividends to do your homework before building and rolling out every new initiative: In today’s customer data overload, marketing is essential. Customers won’t buy what they can’t find or don’t understand.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2014

All the learning from parenting pays big dividends here. This is one of the key roles in a growing new company which can benefit from someone who clearly has experience dealing with people – whether it be hiring and firing, assisting in performance reviews, or dealing with the day-to-day crises of any growing business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2019

I fully understand that the best entrepreneurs are problem solvers by nature, so this approach requires a mindset change from solving to a specific answer, to coaching on the process, which will pay big dividends for both of you as the company grows.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 4, 2014

Whenever you spend money on the card, you get a 7-percent point dividend at the end of the year. If an additional $5,000 spent was eligible for double points that would mean 10,000 points would be eligible for the 7-percent dividend for a total of another 700 points.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

In the case of HDI, for example, we owned 30% of the company, which therefore returns a sizable portion of that fund (the company was profitable enough that it had already dividended out a 2x return on capital invested prior to the exit).

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2019

Yes, there is some overhead in the increased communications, seeking opinions and asking for favors but in the long-run I believe it pays huge dividends in keeping your board aligned and supportive. Why Does My Board Get So Unfocused at Board Meetings? In each board meeting it is helpful to think through what your goals are.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

There is no skill more vital to an entrepreneur than effective networking. You can’t build your business alone, and networking is the best way to open doors, professionally and personally.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2022

Whether you are looking to further your career as a business professional, or plan to take a leadership position in your own business, developing these key attributes will pay big dividends. None of these are a birthright or require advanced degrees – they can be learned by anyone.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Whether you are looking to further your career as a business professional, or plan to take a leadership position in your own business, developing these key attributes will pay big dividends. None of these are a birthright or require advanced degrees – they can be learned by anyone.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 26, 2020

Centralizing an onboarding group across all departments of an organization will pay huge dividends when bringing on new hires. Let’s start with the six suggestions discussed below: 1. Align all the Departments. Ensure that the required assets from onboarding (e.g.,

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 13, 2022

As a result, you will have no dividend or voting rights until you convert your options to stock. Again, this has an effect on voting rights and dividends. . This implies that you are not a shareholder until you exercise the options and pay the strike price on the set date in exchange for the shares. Required funds.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2015

Owners of corporations also pay taxes when they are paid dividends or profit from sale of the stock, which is why it is common to say that corporations are “double-taxed.” Corporations are allowed to keep their earnings or pay them out as dividends. There are also limitations on how dividends are paid out.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Or the huge dividends that Santa Barbara got from building GoToMeeting that sold for a nice price to Citrix. You will not arrive until you’re seen as having local success stories. I know that theres a lot of GroupOn bashing still in the press, but you can’t deny the kickstart its had on the local Chicago tech community.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

This diligence pays dividends in accident prevention down the line. Moreover, providing educational materials to personnel on detecting personal fatigue symptoms and responding safely pays dividends in averting catastrophe. Remaining proactive keeping workforces alert and focused while driving promises significant liability relief.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 17, 2018

Tools such as LinkedIn are obviously useful, but it can also pay dividends to use your network to find potential hires. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a world of perfect rationality. This is why recruitment is a $429 billion industry. Many of the best hires are not actively looking for roles.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 6, 2010

But whether you’re raising money, selling to customers, looking to make an investment or whatever – listening pays more dividends than talking. personal introductions and a quick overview of your firm. And a properly steered wide set of questions gives you facts you’d never expect.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 11, 2017

Dependent on your business, these marketing efforts may pay dividends in customers remembering your brand or slogan. Don’t dismiss traditional marketing methods. Although traditional marketing methods can be costly, they shouldn’t be dismissed altogether.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Whether you are looking to further your career as a business professional, or plan to take a leadership position in your own business, developing these key attributes will pay big dividends. None of these are a birthright or require advanced degrees – they can be learned by anyone.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2021

When you contrast this with corporations, where investors are doubly taxed (first, the corporation is taxed, then the shareholders are taxed too when they receive dividends), you find that LLCs are much more flexible.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Hard work and persistence pay big dividends. Do you throw up your hands and quit at the first sign of market shift, a well-funded competitor, or economic slowdown? Entrepreneurs with street smarts out-maneuver and out-hustle the ones with high IQs and advanced academic degrees.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 21, 2018

But going above and beyond them for the benefit of your employees will pay dividends – especially if you are willing to make investments in tools, programs or additional staff to bring about positive changes. This includes everything employees need to ensure maximum productivity. These basic standards are obvious.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 8, 2015

Whatever the size of your business and whatever your industry, making it possible for your customers and marketing prospects to interact with you easily from their mobile devices is going to pay dividends. The Difference Between Apps and Mobile Friendly Sites.

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David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Similarly, when Flexible VC structures are based off of the founder’s own compensation (often via salary or dividends), investors are specifically tying their returns to the financial success of the founder. Founder Earnings” (Founder Salaries + Dividends + Retained Earnings). Profits, Founder Salaries, and/or Dividends Declared.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

It pays big dividends to make realistic promises and over-deliver the first time, and then follow-up to check for follow-on opportunities every three months. Maximize repeat business with existing clients.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 17, 2018

The profit collected from the efficient working of the organization is distributed among the members in the form of the dividends. Some of the companies are inviting the shares application from the public and using those money for performing more efficiently in the market condition.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

take about five seconds to say, but they can pay long-lasting dividends for your company. Phrases like, ‘Bob, I’ve noticed that you always double-check your reports for errors, and I want to thank you for your commitment to quality,’ or, ‘Sue, you always take such care to keep the file room neat. Thank you so much!’

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Even if you have unique sources of income, such as dividends or capital gains from selling assets, a CPA can guide you correctly. This includes advice on retirement plans like Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and dealing with investments and securities.

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Andrew Payne

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

They’re designing key abstractions that will pay dividends through the life of the project. The most productive developers are solving big problems, and are bringing judgment and experience to bear on essential design, architecture, and “build vs use existing library” decisions.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

I think it’s going pay dividends for us. What Did you Think of the Netflix Show About Space Force? No matter what you think of the show, it shows the excitement and the imagination that is going across the country about space. Again, it’s not just about military space, it’s about all the different sectors of space.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2015

I fully understand that the best entrepreneurs are problem solvers by nature, so this approach requires a mindset change from solving to a specific answer, to coaching on the process, which will pay big dividends for both of you as the company grows.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It takes some time to set up, but the investment pays for itself in dividends. This tool will allow you to tag your customers and prospects to your liking (size, industry, products bought, products interested in, etc.), and then run automated campaigns according to the tags.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 19, 2020

The investment you make in these relationships upfront will pay dividends in the weeks, months and years ahead. By being an exceptionally human-centered leader, you can transform a scattered group of anxious individuals into a resilient team.

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Up and Running

APRIL 14, 2021

But it only pays dividends if you do it right and continually work to understand your role in gig economy taxes. Prepare to work with freelancers. We’re at a turning point for freelancers and gig workers, and companies are being held to higher standards regarding their obligations to these independent contractors.

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VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Be intentional about building your team’s culture – it will not only pay dividends in the long run, but also help you filter for fit in hiring and improve employee retention. Culture is not the perks you give in the office like free pizza or weekly Yoga classes. It’s the values you stand for and the impact you want to make.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

So if there is one technology consistent in meeting the dividend demands, it is artificial intelligence. The variety ranges from customer service chatbots to tasks automating your work or detecting fraud for the company. AI is giving the world of finance and banking an efficient way of meeting the needs of their clients and customers.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 17, 2021

Navigating the job market during the pandemic can be challenging for job seekers, but finding the right hybrid environment pays dividends. Always be mindful of scams veiled in supposed opportunity. The post Work-From-Home Scams And The Future Of The Hybrid Workplace appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

Our founders can run their companies profitably and pull out dividends, they can raise additional rounds, or they can decide to exit. Any additional funds they take out of the business are considered dividends. Dividends are split pro-rata based on percentage ownership.” “Purpose Ventures’ deal structures are bespoke to each company.

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