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The Importance of Setting Investment Goals

Strategy Driven

While novices are urged to start small and do their due diligence and research prior to getting involved with investments, there is a reason why some people choose to jump right in. Investing is one way of “beefing up” your finances, so to speak. Knowing What’s Going Out Versus Coming In.

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Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

People can do some due diligence before going to work for a compnay. You are definitely not alone…Thanks for sharing Ron. If you find that workplace contamination is rubbing off on you, you may be forced to make a change in order to preserve your own mental health. link] Donna Svei Great post Mike.

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Walking Away from the Big Bucks in the Pursuit of True Balance.

Women on Business

Any transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking but a full-on metamorphosis. Learn more about Shann at the end of this post. The plan was to build my coaching business and the True Balance brand, one day at a time until I could give my two weeks notice.

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Don’t Take Money from VCs Until You’ve Asked 4 Questions

Harvard Business Review

In the race to get the check in hand, most entrepreneurs don’t do in-depth due diligence — or any due diligence — on the venture capital (VC) firms they pitch. Most VCs support entrepreneur due diligence and will actively encourage you to talk to their portfolio company teams.

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The Road to Crowdfunding Hell

Harvard Business Review

The conduct of due diligence in the ventures raising money will render crowdfunding prohibitively expensive and thus impractical. Due diligence is too expensive. If investment complexity makes crowdfunding untenable, then the need for due diligence makes it too expensive. Crowds are frequently stupid.

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How the CFO and General Counsel Can Partner More Effectively

Harvard Business Review

The CFO-GC alliance has always been important because the finance function and the legal function are truly the nervous system of the corporation—sending critical signals to all parts of the company about the accuracy of the financials and compliance with law. Compliance.

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The Stakeholders You Need to Close a Big Deal

Harvard Business Review

Based on many years as a business founder, advisor, and investor, I would argue that getting the green light has as much to do with understanding human nature as it does with business fundamentals and finances. Even more, it requires understanding their motivations. Cool new technology, new market for AT&T, competitive pressure, etc.