Posts Tagged ‘Family’
Nepotism is Not a Good Policy
Many firms have had success hiring relatives of employees. That said however, I believe not employing family members really is the best policy for so many reasons. Hiring family members is just wrought with difficulty.
Read More How to Get the Right Investor to Fund Your Startup
Time is too precious to waste trying to close a deal with the wrong investors at the wrong time. Luckily, not all investors are looking for the same thing, so it pays to know what type of investors are most interested in what your startup brings to the table.
Read More The Art of (dis)Balance: Achieving Personal and Professional Fulfillment
While pursuing personal and professional success, entrepreneurs are often faced with conflicting demands. Most of us find fulfillment in more than just our work, but sometimes it takes conquering two major life events at once to understand what “having it all” really requires.
Read More 3 Things Never to Tell an Entrepreneur About Her/His Spouse
I just read 7 Things Never to Tell Your Spouse About Business Finances, posted by Barry Molz on Amex OPEN forum. I like it. I like Barry, too, I’ve been on his podcast and I like his work. But his tone here makes me uncomfortable.
Read More Fun, Flexible Franchising Options
As school comes to a close, working parents plan childcare and activities for their kids to keep the “I’m bored blues” at bay. For lots of kids, summertime fun is filled with playdates, camps, activities and the beach. For working parents, keeping kids active and out of trouble can be challenging.
Read More Why Parents Make Great Entrepreneurs
Starting and growing a business presents many of the same challenges as raising a family, and many of the same skills and attributes come into play in both pursuits. In fact, we firmly believe that parents are uniquely suited to be entrepreneurs.
Read More It Takes a Village to Grow Your Business
Whether it’s your friends, your family, or a mastermind network of other small business owners, it’s important to surround yourself with a community of supportive people who can both keep your head in the game when times are tough and celebrate with you in times of triumph.
Read More 4 Tips on Building an Ideal Family Business
Familial familiarity is a huge part of why lots of family businesses enjoy success. If you want to get in on this action, check out the following tips on building an ideal family-owned small business.
Read More 8 Guidelines for Friends and Family Startup Funding
Friends and family will likely not expect the same level of sophistication on the business model and financials as a professional investor, but they do expect to see certain things. Here is a summary of some key items to think about as an entrepreneur before approaching friends, family, or even fools.
Read More What’s the Difference Between Angel Investor and VC?
I see this confusion a lot: People use the terms “venture capital,” “venture capitalist,” and “VC” to apply to any outsider investing in a startup. However, it’s really useful to draw some distinctions in this area, between three important classifications: venture capital, angel investors, and anybody else.
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