All Aboard? 7 Things to Consider Before Accepting a Startup CEO Job
If you’re in line for a CEO post at a startup company there’s a lot to consider. Before agreeing to be captain you have to thoroughly inspect the ship.
Is Working at a Startup a Risky Move?
Some candidates may be concerned with the risk of working at a startup, but as Keith Cline, founder of Dissero and Venture Fizz, reveals, they shouldn’t.
6 Selling Insights from Sales Guru Harvey Mackay
Hitting your sales numbers in 2012 is all about acclimating to the changed selling environment. A recent interview with sales guru Harvey Mackay…
The Case Against Job Boards: Why You Should Rethink Posting Your Resume On Them
If you have ever looked for a job (which I am assuming readers of this blog have), then you know…
You Quit! Now What?
Recently I found myself coaching a candidate on how to proceed with her exit interview. She was leaving her…
Happy New Year… And You’d Better Be Running
Last week being the first week of the New Year, I flew to Boston on Tuesday 1/3 to meet with…
Hiring for Content: Which Freelance Writer Is Right for You?
What goes into hiring the best freelance writer? Joe Pulizzi of Junta42.com has some advice.
CEOs Looking For Board Feedback, Try This
At OpenView Partners, a point person plays three roles over the lifetime of a portfolio company: Investor: this is the…
Corporate Strategy: How to Know When It’s Time to Stop Analyzing and Start Executing
Or, when does your knowledge of your market suffice? My colleague Brian Zimmerman wrote recently on the importance of Personas…
Why Promising Venture Deals Go Bust
Check out this in-depth breakdown of some of the most commons issues that can stop a venture deal in its tracks.