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Top Ten Mistakes Made by Entrepreneurs
9/20/2007
Summary:

Really about the top ten "legal" mistakes startup entrepreneurs make, this piece offers practical, important tips on doing things right the first time to avoid costly legal rework later. Must-read information for founders who think "legal" can be dealt with "later."

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The Venture Capital Aptitude Test (VCAT)
9/20/2007
Summary:

Want to graduate from entreprneur to venture capitalist? Take the VCAT (venture capital aptitude test) to see if you've got the right stuff. Hint: You need more real-world experience than crunching numbers and drawing up business models. A lot more.

Go To Source (blog.guykawasaki.com)
Top 10 Most Practical Blogs for Entrepreneurs
9/20/2007
Summary:

Always: too much information, not enough time. This list can pare your blogging time be recommending blogs that are worth your valuable time.

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Top 10 IT Trends
9/20/2007
Summary:

Well-known and well-published futurist Dr. James Canton predicts that the real-time economy of the 21st century will reveal IT as the primary enabling force driving competitive advantage. Check out Dr. Canton's top 10 IT trends for 2007.

Go To Source (www.futureguru.com)
Where Are the Women?
9/27/2007
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Keeping your talented women executives on board may be tougher than keeping your men. Despite aggressive anti-discrimination efforts and myriad opportunities, women still hold significantly fewer top corporate posts than men. There are clear reasons for it, too, which entrepreneurs need to know.

Go To Source (www.fastcompany.com)
Things Leaders Do
9/20/2007
Summary:

The top leader at GE, Jeff Immelt, shares the 10-item checklist he uses to do his job. It will work for you and your managers too.

Go To Source (www.fastcompany.com)
The Pmarca Guide to Big Companies, Part 1: Turnaround!
11/8/2007
Summary:

Tech-entrepreneur Marc Andreessen shares what he believes to be the nine most critical steps to a successful turnaround. This blog entry provides a framework that gives a highly political and complex process clear direction. The approach is practical, even blunt. Example: "Step 2: Throw your predecessor completely under the bus."

Go To Source (blog.pmarca.com)
How Many Stock Options Should I Give An Advisor?
11/8/2007
Summary:

Granting non-qualified stock options to an advisor is common during startup to ensure success, but vesting schedules must be considered, too. Much of the value advisors provide is early on, so a long-term relationship may not be productive. Here are some strategies.

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Buddy System
11/1/2007
Summary:

This brief but insightful article offers five guidelines to help decide if an alliance would help your company, as well as someone else's. Partnering can provide immediate access to technology, distribution, and other infrastructure without the time and expense of in-house development.

Go To Source (www.entrepreneur.com)
Bite Your Tongue
11/8/2007
Summary:

Communicating before groups can be key to an entrepreneur's success, whether they be employees, customers, or potential investors. Following these eight, quick-read tips will boost your odds of "wowing" your audience.

Go To Source (blog.guykawasaki.com)

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