Do you have a high-stakes RFP? If so, its important to follow a systematic approach to identify how you can best add value for your customer. We’ve been leading an effort to help one of our clients choose a long-term strategic partner to jointly build a business in the healthcare sector.
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The best mentor isn't the one that kindly guides and supports you. What you really want is someone who scares the bejesus out of you.
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Marketing isn't only about what you're pitching, but also about how you deliver the message. We've asked a slate of successful young entrepreneurs what not to do.
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Executive summaries seem simple--until you get them wrong. Make sure you're following this simple outline. The most important part of every sales proposal is the executive summary–but many people in sales get it completely wrong
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DocStoc CEO Jason Nazar needed a new product idea that might help grow the business. He got it--in a week
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A story of how bad communication and big egos can drain precious productivity, resources and dollars from the bottom line. Every now and then the wheels shoot off. I was working as a C-suite consultant for a company that I had previously completed a turnaround for.
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Behance founders Scott Belsky and Matias Corea want to fulfill a broad creative industry need--for better organization--with web tools, events, even notebooks. How Behance Brings Order to Crazy Creatives Behance founders Scott Belsky and Matias Corea want to fulfill a broad creative industry need—for better organization—with web tools, events, even notebooks.
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A growing number of young entrepreneurs are launching serious businesses with great potential--and many of them arent even old enough to drive.
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It might take extra time and patience to find her, but your ideal hire does exist. Here's five strategies you shouldn't miss
Read More »How Entrepreneurs Hire
Moving from a big company to a startup is a big transition. Here's why an entrepreneur might -- or might not -- be interested in you. In the last few months, I’ve had an unusual number of calls from people who have decided that they want to leave their gigs at big companies and join a smaller one instead.
Read More »Google Search Change: Time to Worry?
Google's adding more semantic features to its search engine. Here's a reality check on what it might mean for your business.
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I love smiling, laughing, and the color yellow. Yes, I'm a joyful person - and a CEO. Here's how you too can find joy and use it as a powerful business asset.
Read More »5 New Apps & Tech Tools to Try
Dozens of new gadgets and Web services promise to boost your business. Here are five that just might deliver. Dozens of new apps, gadgets, and online services are vying for your attention.
Read More »How To Make Your Vendors Love You
Need your vendors to go the extra mile?
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