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July 10, 2013
FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Want to Grow Your Business? Get to Know Your 'Vital Few'
'For most businesses, 20 percent of customers drive 80 percent of sales. The key is to find your 20 percent and keep them happy. In the 1940s, Joseph M. Juran coined the "80-20 rule," which posits that there are a "vital few and trivial many" or that 20 percent of the causes drive 80 percent of the results. It''s not just a history lesson. MORE >>
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REDEYE VC | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
What "making partner" means at a startup
'"It''s easier to ask forgiveness than permission." - Grace Hopper When he led the Netscape Browser team, Tom Paquin used to repeat this quote all the time. was right there with him, on a large team of very smart people operating autonomously. Click through to the First Round Capital Review to read more MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Leadership Challenge: How Lovable Are You?
'If you want to be an exceptional leader, warmth and approachability matter far more than competence. Here''s why. Most leaders emphasize strength, competence, and credentials at work, but, according to a recent Harvard Business Review article , that''s exactly what you don''t want to do. Similar to Inc.''s The article authors, Amy J.C. Stand tall. MORE >>
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STARTUP PROFESSIONALS MUSINGS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Startups Can’t Survive With ‘Downers’ on the Team
'A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. I’m always tired or stressed out.” If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
9 Biggest, Most Common Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make
'Screwing up from time to time is part of the entrepreneurial process--but not all mistakes are created equal. Entrepreneurship, at its best, is synonymous with learning. Don''t let the overnight success stories fool you. The more common story looks like this: test a product, fail, retest, and improve. Mistakes are a crucial part of this process. MORE >>
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WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
House proposes own abortion rules
'House Republicans sought on Wednesday to deal with troubles that Gov. Pat McCrory found in an abortion bill by passing in committee new legislation designed to clarify expanded physician responsibilit MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
How Humans of New York Went Viral on Facebook
'In the last year, Brandon Stanton''s amazingly simple project, Humans of New York, attracted nearly 1 million Facebook fans. Here''s what you can learn from his experience. couple of weeks ago, Brandon Stanton accidentally tapped his phone and updated his status on Facebook. It was only the letter "Q," but within minutes it had 73 likes. MORE >>
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WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
N.C. House committee approves updated abortion bill
'RALEIGH — A House committee has approved a potential fix for an abortion bill from the Senate to address the concerns of Gov. Pat McCrory about whether it would restrict women''s access to obtain the p MORE >>
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FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Getting Peter Thiel's Attention--and His Money
'Sometimes the best pitch.looks and feels nothing like a pitch. Here''s how one young founder hooked a prominent VC. Some CEOs love chess ; others… not so much. Seth Bannon, the founder of Amicus , a start-up that helps non-profits spread awareness--and raise money--by tapping volunteers'' social networks, is in the former category. felt good. MORE >>
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WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
UPDATE: North Carolina governor threatens veto on abortion bill
'RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory intensified Wednesday his opposition to proposed legislation that would tighten rules on abortions, threatening to veto the measure unless his concerns are ad MORE >>
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Why You Should Stop Hating Email and Start Celebrating It FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
21 taken to hospitals after Ocean Isle Beach deck falls WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Wait, They're Making That Much a Day? FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Newborn gorilla dies at North Carolina Zoo WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Not Too Shabby: Coursera Gets Another $43 Million in Funding FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
What Is Leverage? (And Why It Is Your Only Path To Significant Wealth Online) ENTREPRENEURS-JOURNEY.COM BY YARO STARAK | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
5 Dumb Myths About Start-Ups FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Appconomy Raises $2.9 Million More SILICONHILLS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
How Latinos Have Changed U.S. Business Culture FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Tech and Media Meetup at Molotov SILICONHILLS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Finally: SEC Lifts Ban on Advertising Fundraising Rounds FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Getting Funded On Kickstarter: The MIUSA Story UP AND RUNNING | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Take These Leadership Skills From the Boxing Ring FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Book Review: Sum by David Eagleman BEN CASNOCHA: THE BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Case Study: Valve's Flat Hierarchy Isn't for Everyone FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
[Infographic] The Best And Worst Intern Candidates YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Features with a tiny "f" DEAL ARCHITECT | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
OneLogin THE PRODUCT GUY | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Startup Valuations Revisited Again ITHACAVC | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
HomeJoy Expands to Austin and San Antonio SILICONHILLS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
3 Reasons Your Best Employee Hates Their Job FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
How I Got My First Customer: I Guerilla-Marketed My Way Onto TV UP AND RUNNING | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Can You Explain Your Marketing to a 6-Year-Old? FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Does Selling the Sizzle Get You Burned? UP AND RUNNING | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Facebook Graph Search: Identify Customers You Don't Want FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Be The Boss Of Your Business Even In Tough Times YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
A Start-Up's Secret Weapon (on a Shoestring Budget) FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Outdoor Patio Ideas For Your Office YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
When and When Not to Outsource FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Use Direct Mail? Try A Postcard Mailing List. YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
A Tale of Two Products: How Things Can Go Really Right or Really Wrong SILICONHILLS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
It's Your Money. Who Can You Trust With It? FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
When Do I Tweet? Tips And Tricks To Master Twitter Traffic. YOUNGUPSTARTS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Crowdsourcing: Still Trying to Live Up to the Hype FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Dr. Greenberg Takes Top Medical Job at UT SILICONHILLS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
3 reasons I still love the Samsung Galaxy S4, despite my recent issues JEFF HILIMIRE | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Why a Liberal Arts Education Matters FRESH INC.: THE STAFF BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Two different forces affecting the venture industry THE EQUITY KICKER | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Be A Better Networker By Playing Networking Solitaire MIKE MICHALOWICZ | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Houston-based Idera Buys CopperEgg of Austin SILICONHILLS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
The Flattr Folks Announce Heml.is, A New Private Messaging App ARCTICSTARTUP | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Pitch Advice GROWTHOLOGY | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Several water rescues reported after strong storms sweep through area WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
“Yahoo Employee Satisfaction Hits 5-Year High Under. MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
High water levels cause a multitude of problems for High Rock Lake WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
"Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Airport authority bill moves closer to law WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
GPOYW…For some reason, my mom posed me next to a Kewpie. MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
There Should be a Trader Joe's of Pharmacies A CROWDED SPACE | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Alex Chilton by The Replacements - I was listening to Soundcheck. MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
NC lawmakers moving on Charlotte airport shift WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
WHERE DO STARTUPS WORK IN NYC? The explosion in co-working and. MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
21 taken to hospitals after NC condo deck falls WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Family-Owned Businesses and Internet Companies MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Car, Amtrak train collide in Gaston County WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
3 Ways Service Providers Can Use Pinterest SOHO SOLUTIONIST | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
NC Marines, sailors to deploy to Afghanistan WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL STATE/REGION NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
River of Deceit by Mad Season - What do you get if you mix Alice. MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
Product Management Fortune Cookie: He who desires repeatable business value delivery should not seek for credit and pride. THE PRODUCT GUY | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
The Minimally Viable Pitch - Video Presentation MARK BIRCH | WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2013
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