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Jesse Downing Jesse Downing
Updated on March 27, 2024

What Does a Successful Founder Look Like Today?

The changes wrought by the pandemic and ongoing economic instability provide a chance to assess what makes a good founder. Our expert shares his thoughts here.

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Ozzie Osman Ozzie Osman
Updated on March 20, 2024

How to Benefit When Your Competitor Goes Bust

While a competitor going bust presents an enormous opportunity, there’s no guarantee you’ll recoup those benefits. Here’s how to capitalize on the moment. 

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Zack Ellison Zack Ellison
Updated on March 19, 2024

How to Avoid the Startup Death Spiral

The death spiral starts with a precipitous drop in valuation and ends with an R.I.P for your company. Here’s how to stop death in its tracks.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on March 19, 2024

AI Bill of Rights: What You Should Know

It’s a set of suggestions, not enforceable law. But the Biden administration’s Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights could still be a sign of government action to come.

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Jennifer Barnes Jennifer Barnes
Updated on March 15, 2024

What Can a Fractional Executive Do for Your Startup? 

Fractional executives are experienced freelancers or consultants who a company can hire to work in a c-suite capacity on a part-time basis. Here’s how to get the most out of them.    

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Mary May Mary May
Updated on March 15, 2024

This is Why Your Startup Needs Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping helps startups obtain financing, make informed money decisions and develop and stick to budgets. What’s not to like?

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Cassandra Gucwa Cassandra Gucwa
Updated on March 14, 2024

8 SEO Tips for Small Businesses

Here are wallet friendly ways to earn organic online visibility.

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Anne Boden Anne Boden
Updated on March 06, 2024

What It Takes to Lead a Unicorn

This Women’s History Month, our expert shares her advice for other women founders about the resiliency it takes to scale successfully.

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Dan Negrea Dan Negrea
Updated on March 04, 2024

How to Open an Office in the United States

The CEO of Bucharest-based HyperSense Software explains what it took to open its Chicago office and then establish a presence in that city.

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Steve Krull Steve Krull
Updated on February 21, 2024

How to Lead by Letting Go

The paradox of effective leadership is understanding when stepping back can push your team forward.

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