January 2011 Archive

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Annual Review of Your Company’s Legal Documents
Once a year, you should review all your corporate documents and update them as necessary. In this column, I am referring to the various documents that form and are ...
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What Does It Mean to Be Nimble?
When you hear the word “nimble,” what images does it conjure up for you? Nimble people move quickly and efficiently, with minimal wasted effort – and so do nimble companies. ...
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How Do You React? Your Attitude Is A Window To Your Soul
When you encounter people who are looking to grow their business, expand their horizons, or do anything in this world…… how do you react? Are you instantly supportive, curious, and excited ...
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Poor biz etiquette makes me grumpy like Andy Rooney
Even though I have built a somewhat,  strong viral network, I still love to meet people in person. I was at the StoneOakInfo monthly luncheon this week, and I was ...
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Linkedin request makes me think of those aliens from V
About three to four times a week, I get a request from people who ask to join my LinkedIn network.  As part of my process, I do a quick review ...
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It’s time to change your IRS 1099 policies
(With 1099s and other IRS documents due at the end of the month,  Matt Scherer, one of our contributors, sat down with Steve Cook, the principal of Cook and Gola, ...
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Barcamp San Antonio Sessions and Fun
photo: Rich Harrell of MediaRich Barcamp San Antonio was an amazing success. We were able to bring together both the experienced Barcamper and the first-timer all under one roof for some ...
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Entreave Secures Seed Funding
Entreave is an Austin-based high tech start-up specializing in services for the online job space. Entreave has recently secured an undisclosed amount of funding to continue developing ...
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Pear Analytics Helps Small Businesses Unravel the Mysteries of SEO
Under the guidance of founder/CEO Ryan Kelly, Pear Analytics seeks to educate and assist businesses in effective SEO strategies at an affordable price. Kelly formed ...
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What are investors looking for?
VCs are looking for the next billion dollar bet, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t find investment from an Angel Investor. John Doyle from LGE Execs talks about getting ...

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Thom Singer Asking Better Questions
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Nell Edgington - Social Velocity A Contest to Help Your Nonprofit Manage to Outcomes
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Image kingphoto-300x227.jpg Would MLK Disagree with MLK Day?
Today we commemorate the birth of one of America’s greatest heroes—Dr. Martin Luther King ...