When And How Do I Approach People To Join My Advisory Board?

Sep 15, 11 When And How Do I Approach People To Join My Advisory Board?

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So you have this really great idea and are hungry to learn the numerous ways you can bring it to fruition. What could be better than using an Advisory Board to help you roll out your idea and turn it into a profit? The question now is, why would the people on your board want to support you? Who do you ask? And when do you ask...

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People You “Effing” Need (Excuse my French!)

My obsession with The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur continues… Earlier this week, they asked for hiring tips to post on the TPE blog. The question was, “What Qualities Should You Look for in a New Hire?” Passion, Drive, Cultural Fit, Blah, Blah, Blah… I knew that the list was going to be filled with references...

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How Much is “Saving Money” Costing You?

Mar 15, 11 How Much is “Saving Money” Costing You?

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In a startup, money is usually a luxury. It’s not that there isn’t any at all (well, I guess sometimes there really isn’t!)… it’s that every dime that it spent needs to be well spent. Price Based Decisions Unfortunately, this leads to a scenario in which management and team members are making decisions...

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