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Minority Entrepreneurs Still Face Discrimination When Seeking Finance

The Horizons Tracker

Nearly ten years ago, a group of researchers from Brigham Young University, Utah State University, and Rutgers shed light on a disconcerting phenomenon: discrimination within the realm of bank loan services, which cast a shadow over the American Dream for minority entrepreneurs.

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First Look: Leadership Books for July 2021

Leading Blog

Creating and sustaining trust does not, Sandra Sucher and Shalene Gupta show, come from "reputation-building" and PR but by being the "real deal," creating products, services, and technologies that work, having good intentions, treating people fairly, and taking responsibility for all the impacts an organization creates, whether intended or not.

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Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO.

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Frontline Festival: Leaders share about favorite apps, technology, and productivity hacks

Let's Grow Leaders

This month’s festival gives tips about favorite tools and technology. As an entrepreneur with many projects on the go, Patrick Hankinson of Hello Focus grew frustrated with current tools on the market, finding that none of them really kept his team focused, becoming harder to manage as the team grew. for vacation.) Follow Ariana.

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How Startups Can Accelerate Their Development

The Horizons Tracker

However, the duration needed for entrepreneurs to launch their ventures can vary, depending on how swiftly they shape their ideas, secure financing, develop prototypes, and undertake other essential steps. In rapidly changing environments, swift entrepreneurs can capitalize on fleeting opportunities.

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The Entrepreneur's Guide To Hiring

Eric Jacobson

New or seasoned entrepreneur. Authored by Dave Carvajal , experienced entrepreneur and recruiter, the book is, Hire Smart From the Start: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Finding, Catching, and Keeping the Best Talent for Your Company. Most important, you’ll learn how to: Prioritize people over technology/ideas and capital.

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The Entrepreneur's Guide To Strategic Hiring

Eric Jacobson

New or seasoned entrepreneur. Authored by Dave Carvajal , experienced entrepreneur and recruiter, the book is, Hire Smart From the Start: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Finding, Catching, and Keeping the Best Talent for Your Company. Most important, you’ll learn how to: Prioritize people over technology/ideas and capital.