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Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

Some of the speed differences are because commercial companies and academics face Darwinian competitive pressures for revenue or recognition. With Agile development, used by all startups, updates can occur in weeks or sometimes days, or even hours. The very definition of a contractor implies a contract.

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How ‘Company Culture’ Became Overused

Duct Tape Marketing

So the business was Wisconsin based, which is the frozen tundra. We had 600 employees and doing about 150 million in revenue when I finally sold all the businesses a couple of years ago. And I think somebody who's at some level managed 600 employees can actually call themselves a leader. So I thought, why not Tundra Land?

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Experts share their thoughts on board development for nonprofits

Board Effect

It is no less true for the team managing a nonprofit, school board, community college or city government. Board development benefits the organization Steve Schroeder, Board Member, Sun Prairie Area School District, Wisconsin : Board development is essential.

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Use agile budgeting to manage your cash

David Teten

Instead of budget approvals, monitor key metrics and give managers more flexibility. How should a growth company manage their budget? So here’s the solution I have recommended to some of my portfolio companies: “ agile budgeting ”, i.e., monitoring a few key variables while giving managers significant flexibility.

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Thinking about pricing - Startups and angels: Along the way to success

Tim Keane

Of course, everyone understands that somewhere in the equation theres revenue, whether directly or indirectly. Posted at 05:09 PM in Managing Company Growth | Permalink. Of course, everyone understands that somewhere in the equation theres revenue, whether directly or indirectly. Managing Company Growth. September 2011.

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How should I finance my new venture? - Startups and angels: Along.

Tim Keane

If, on the other hand, there is some near term prospect of cash flow (say within six months or a year) but no ability to repay in the meantime, then the entrepreneur may try and find a way to finance his “pre-revenue period” using friends and family money that accepts a somewhat lower payment in recognition of a relationship beyond just investing.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain the Future Trends They See in Their Industry

Hearpreneur

8- More home buyers, low mortgage rates, data management, virtual reality and automated advertising. Thanks to Ryne Lambert, Sell My House In Wisconsin ! #19- 28- QR codes, online ordering, cloud kitchens, delivery robots and drones, and automated inventory software management. Thanks to Amanda Doherty, Amanda Doherty Press !