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Do you want to try to seek capital for your business or bootstrap it? It’s a classic issue that every entrepreneur has been in. Many individuals have strong opinions about starting and running a business. Every business is unique, so no solution will apply to this subject. Raising money from external sources like investors or VCs is […]

This guest post was contributed by Ed Deason, a business coach who helps freelancers and small business founders with their business strategy, growth, pricing, and lead generation — leaving them free to focus on their specialty. He has 15+ years of experience in corporate mentoring and coaching, and an MBA from a top UK university.  […]

The first two months in your new role have flown by, your 60-day plan has helped you develop key professional relationships and create a plan to better influence the wider business. You’re now in the final month of your transition period. You’ve met with key stakeholders, then developed and begun work on your strategy to achieve your […]

Pitching your early-stage startup Tell your company’s story more effectively, including specific details that matter to investors. Many outcomes important to startups are gated by pitching: the ability to quickly tell someone about your company and make them intrigued enough to want to learn more. You pitch your company every day to everyone—potential employees, investors, and […]

When You’re Stuck, It’s Time to Stop Pushing. Here’s What To Do Instead It wasn’t about doing more. It wasn’t about productivity hacks. It was about honesty. Once the room felt safe enough to be real, something powerful happened: We named the kind of stuck that doesn’t budge. Not the “I need to plan better” kind—but the […]