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Funding The Next Generation Of Startups

The Horizons Tracker

Such calls for more financial support for startups are not new, with former EU research commission Carlos Moedas arguing for an EU-run venture fund back in 2015, which eventually became the European Innovation Council (EIC) this year. The €10 billion fund aims to back startups with a mixture of grants and equity investments.

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17 High-Paying Jobs for Women

HR Digest

A recent Mckinsey & Company survey shows that since 2015, America has seen only a modest growth in women’s well paid jobs representation in the corporate pipeline. In the five years since 2015, women in high paying job representation in C-suite positions jumped from 17 to 21 percent. Percentage of women: 52%.

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How Many Types of Coaching ARE There?!

The Center For Leadership Studies

1 Between 2015 and 2019, annual global income from coaching has risen from $2.536B to $2.849B. A team is a group of people who work together for a specific purpose or project. Business coach, finance coach, sales coach. A team is different than a group, which is simply a gathering of people. Spiritual coach.

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Strategizing for Success: Keys for Planning Annual Sales & Marketing Goals, part 1 of 2

Strategy Driven

Annual revenue projections (sales results). Monthly revenue projections. Monthly projects (if any). Similarly, you can set goals in areas such as your personal finances, health, relationships, and spiritual development. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Ultimate outcomes for each month.

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How to Improve Your Finance Skills (Even If You Hate Numbers)

Harvard Business Review

If you’re not a numbers person, finance is daunting. “You are not going to be involved in running projects unless you understand the financials,” he says. Stop avoiding finance because you’re afraid of numbers. Think of it this way, “Finance is the way businesses keep score. .”

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Too Many Infrastructure Projects Go It Alone

Harvard Business Review

There is one best way to get big projects done. Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center constructed a business-government-education coalition, bringing in the Michigan DOT, eight major automakers to work, and University of Michigan researchers for a pilot project on adding sensors and network connections to improve auto safety.

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7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Running a Family Business

Strategy Driven

There are times when a younger family member may be in charge of a particular project or aspect of the business, however, respect for family hierarchies within the organization must be maintained. If the project fails, it is a learning experience-and one that individual will remember for a very long time. Consider leaving a comment!