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Protecting Yourself Against Fraudulent Recruiters & Hiring Scams

N2Growth Blog

Today’s competitive job market can be rife with job offers and opportunities but also with scams. Given the high stakes, jobseekers must diligently differentiate legitimate and fraudulent offers. Performing due diligence is not just advisable but essential.

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Everything You Need To Know About Starting A Construction Company

Strategy Driven

Get an overview of the local market and look into trends within the sector so that you can determine what type of services you should offer. In addition, there may be additional licenses and permits that need to be acquired, so do your due diligence and get them in order before proceeding any further.

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Here Are Some Tips On Getting Started:

Strategy Driven

Get an overview of the local market and look into trends within the sector so that you can determine what type of services you should offer. In addition, there may be additional licenses and permits that need to be acquired, so do your due diligence and get them in order before proceeding any further.

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Capital vs. Influence

N2Growth Blog

From my perspective I’d advise clients to give a bit on valuation, or live with more rigid financial engineering to acquire influence (gain access to markets, knowledge, intelligence, connections or superior business savvy). In fact, many investors simply don’t carry much clout, or add very little value once the deal is closed.

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Raising Capital Through Crowdfunding

Women on Business

Large investors saw a crimp in their disposable cash as they had to shore up existing investments and pay down on bank debt. This site works with Accredited Investors, those that the SEC deems savvy and able to invest in companies due to their net worth and/or income. Remember to market yourself by creating a strong online image.

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How Banks Should Finance the Social Sector

Harvard Business Review

Financial markets are not working for charities and social enterprises today. Most traditional financial intermediaries, like banks, are focused on short-term returns and deem unsecured lending to charities and social enterprises to be too risky. If financing is offered by a bank, the terms are often too onerous.

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What Companies Have Learned from Losing Billions in Emerging Markets

Harvard Business Review

Multinational corporations long have looked for growth opportunities in emerging markets. In 2014, according to the latest United Nations estimate, direct foreign investment (FDI) in emerging markets reached more than $700 billion — accounting for over half (56%) of all global FDI flows for the first time. Crime exacts a toll.