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- Aug 5, 2020
3 Tips That Can Protect Businesses from Inventory Mistakes
Does your business rely on inventory for success? If so, then your small business is also susceptible to costly inventory mistakes....
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- Jul 10, 2020
Jet fuel for startups: The case for accelerators
Moral support. Being at the helm of a startup can be lonely and isolating. When you sign on with Prepare 4 VC, you benefit from the...
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- Jun 26, 2020
Avoid these startup mistakes at all costs
Below are three of the most common blunders small business owners make: Trying to do it all. Whether it’s to save money or because they...
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- Jun 12, 2020
The new business normal
It’s been months of uncertainty and upheaval. Across the nation, businesses are trying to get back on track even though the unprecedented...
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- Jun 12, 2020
Why you need an authentic social media presence
What exactly does that mean? Authenticity is all about being genuine and resisting the urge to talk only about yourself and your...
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- May 22, 2020
All about business incubators
It is not an entirely new concept. Business incubators have been around for some time but began to grow in popularity in the 80s when...
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- May 8, 2020
Three strategies for dealing with a dishonest employee
Have a private discussion. Rather than making an example of your employee in front of their peers, ask for a private meeting with them...
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- Apr 24, 2020
The secret ingredient in startup success
You must lead so others can follow Owning a business inevitably means having employees. It’s your duty to set an example for them. That...
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- Apr 22, 2020
Our mission: To help your business succeed
That’s the result of Gallup research. While most business leaders can clearly describe their company or organization’s mission, most...
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- Apr 10, 2020
The fine art of constructive criticism
Make sure your employees know what they are doing well. You could start a feedback discussion with a genuine compliment. When giving...
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- Mar 27, 2020
Entrepreneurs: stop making these mistakes
One of the advantages of operating a small business is the ability to nimbly shift course, and take the growing business into new directions
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- Mar 13, 2020
Three approaches to mitigating conflicts in the workplace
Helping Everybody Cool Off As a leader in the workplace, your role in conflicts between coworkers is similar to that of a referee. You...
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- Feb 28, 2020
Successful entrepreneurs have these traits
Perseverance. Running your own business is more like an ongoing marathon, rather than a sprint. Your business will not be a thriving...
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- Feb 26, 2020
Are you ready to join the Millennial startup revolution?
Millennials came of age in a world of superstar entrepreneurs like Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs as well as TV Shows like Shark Tank....
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- Feb 14, 2020
Three morale-killing behaviors to avoid when you’re the boss
If you’re wondering what negative effect you might be having on your employees’ morale, consider these three common management mistakes...
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- Jan 26, 2020
This is how to tank a business
On the contrary, it’s become a well-worn adage, if not a start-up cliche. But what if you didn’t have to metaphorically step on a banana...
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- Jan 24, 2020
Mentors: the secret weapons of great entrepreneurs
Mentors are also essential for helping to find new opportunities, and even set goals for forging a new path. As one article in Tech...
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- Jan 10, 2020
When it comes to setting goals, it pays to get SMART
The best way to empower your employees with goal-setting is by using the SMART strategy for setting goals that are Specific, Measurable,...
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- Dec 27, 2019
Entrepreneurs: are your projections on target?
In reality, cash flow is anything but reliable — particularly in that first year. No matter how many pro forma statements you tabulate,...
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Charting Your Path to Success with Prepare 4 VC: Essential Strategies for Startups
The journey of a startup is a path of innovation and discovery.
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