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Government Funding Can Elevate Your Business: But Know What You’re Getting Into

Strategy Driven

Venture capitalists, self-funding, crowd-funding, and loans can all be a good fit at times, but in some industries, government grants are the easiest, fastest way to grow. Most government programs also offer some form of mentoring service or access to research and development opportunities. Conclusion. About the Author.

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Time to Sell Your Business? An ESOP May Be the Answer

Strategy Driven

Let’s assume you started a digital marketing agency, a realistic example, given this industry is hot. Over seven years the company develops a solid client base, grows to 16 employees serving 40 clients, with revenues of $2 million annually. In an ESOP transaction, owners essentially sell stock, whether some or all, to employees.

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Turn Yourself Into a Star Sales Leader

Harvard Business Review

But you should confine yourself to going on only those calls in which you are essential — where only you can gain access to the right people, owing to your position, your special industry expertise, your extensive product knowledge, or some useful connections. Have an exit strategy. Don''t be a closer.