B Plans
AUGUST 21, 2014
Why do so many businesses fail? According to a recent Forbes article , at the surface level, they simply run out of cash. It’s easy to get things wrong when you’re starting out and the article points out that 8 out of every 10 businesses fail within the first 18 months. Other factors that can contribute to a collapse include poor customer service, poor management, and unclear knowledge of the marketplace.
Wharton
JUNE 3, 2014
A recent study reveals that, when you’re trying to persuade someone, three is the magic number. “When Three Charms but Four Alarms,” by Kurt Carlson of Georgetown University and Suzanne Shu of the University of California, Los Angeles, argues against the popular theory that the more reasons or claims you … Read More. The post For Effective Persuasion, Turn the Focus off of Yourself appeared first on Wharton Executive Education.
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B Plans
JUNE 10, 2014
Disputes over money can drive a wedge between the strongest of relationships, whether you’re part of a married couple weighed down by debt, or business partners disagreeing over the best use of the company credit card. When it comes to business, partners on opposite sides of heavy issues can stifle the ability of the company to get off the ground. If you find yourself frequently arguing over money strategies with your business partner, is it time to split up, or can the partnership be salvaged?
B Plans
MAY 15, 2014
I’ve worked with a lot of amazing people on my startup, PopInShop. Building a business out of nothing definitely takes the proverbial village, and surrounding yourself with the right people at the right time is crucial for hitting milestones. So how do you know when you are working with the right people—or, more importantly, with the wrong people? When it comes to this topic, I’ve sought counsel from mentors, fellow entrepreneurs, and numerous resources available online.
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B Plans
MARCH 27, 2014
Whether you’re trying to borrow money from a colleague or land the financial backing of a venture capitalist, there are certain traits that can scare even the hardiest of investors away. Finding startup funds may be one of the toughest things you’ll do as an entrepreneur, so if you have an interested investor you should do everything you can to entice him or her to cut you a check.
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