By Michael Glauser, Next Avenue Contributor
The Silicon Valley approach for building companies has become the main strategy taught at many business schools. It goes like this: You create a prototype you can quickly test, preferably in the tech industry. You find a group of users and gain proof of concept. You raise capital and scale the business as rapidly as possible. You plan an exit strategy that may include going public or selling to an industry buyer. You shoot for a 10X return to investors. [...]
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 24: LL Cool J and WorldStarHipHop CEO Lee O'Denat attend the 2nd Annual Worldstar Foundation Back To School Giveaway at Jamaica Colosseum Mall on August 24, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage)
One of the most popular websites in the world has lost its founder. World Star Hip Hop founder Lee O'Denat, 43, died in his sleep last night according to TMZ. His autopsy is scheduled for later today. [...]
Discount Terms? Know the Differences
When it comes to Discount Terms you must always make it work to your advantage. One of my greatest pet peeves is people who waste my time. This is why I am not good at calling any type of customer service. Pushing buttons and a robot trying to guess what I’m calling for and asking me for information is an insult to me and a waste of my time when I need to talk to a live person.. unfortunately, there are would-be clients who will waste your time too. [...]
Mastering Job Performance Management
Motivating your employees to put forth their best work, and maintain their enthusiasm, requires good job performance management. It’s more than simply overseeing your team’s workload. It requires developing strong camaraderie between employees and motivating your team to want to give their best.
Some of the most thriving businesses in the world take seriously the role of managing job performance, by fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and motivation. [...]
From as far back as he can remember Ralph Rolle has always marched to the beat of a different drum. It is therefore no surprise that with more than three and a half decades of professional experience within the music industry Ralph Rolle enjoys an illustrious career as a much sought-after drummer. [...]
