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Why Some Startups Win

Steve Blank

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). My new head of Public Relations quickly learned that my admin could answer calls from the press.

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The Secret History of Minnesota Part 1: Engineering Research Associates

Steve Blank

Applicants were told that ERA was doing electronics work for government and industry. Unfortunately for the company they couldn’t tell anyone as their customer was the most secret government agency in the country – the National Security Agency. They wanted ERA to get its government customers.

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How to Start a Nonprofit Organization

The Startup Magazine

Look for members who are passionate about your cause and can contribute to governance, fundraising, and strategic planning. Define Roles and Responsibilities: Clearly outline the roles and responsibilities of each board member to ensure accountability and effective governance.

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Tech Industry Hiring In Canada Continues To Grow

YoungUpstarts

Tech companies need advertising, marketing, public relations, and technical sales professionals. tests new technology on a province-wide scale for industry and government. Companies like SaskTech work closely with government and post-secondary institutions to help contribute to the number of qualified tech professionals.

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Public Relations: The Field in a Nutshell

The Startup Magazine

Many people have heard of Public Relations (or ‘PR’ as it’s more commonly referred to), but most couldn’t tell you what this field is at the core. Image credit: Pexels What is Public Relations? The post Public Relations: The Field in a Nutshell appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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Twitter Link Roundup #59 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

Government agencies leverage crowdsourcing – [link]. Is Apple About To Cut Out the Carriers? – [link]. Evil Dictators Before They Were Famous – [link]. Microsoft Shifts From Silverlight to HTML5 – [link]. Great to see U.S. Funny demotivational posters – [link]. The mimic octopus is just incredible – [link].

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5 Reasons Why Public Relations Is Important to Your Brand

The Startup Magazine

Whether your brand is a small business just getting started or an established corporation with global ambitions, establishing a solid public relations strategy can be the key to unlocking new heights of brand awareness and company growth. What is Public Relations (PR)? . Let’s understand! . Reputation Management .