What Size Company Is Right for You? Here’s What I’ve Learned Going From Startups to a Fortune 500 Company

Last year, after a decade of working at small startups, I set my sights on larger, established companies: Series Bs, recent IPOs, and the Fortune 500. Recently married, in my mid-30s, and staring down a global pandemic, I was looking …

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Pros and Cons of Being an Independent Contractor

A poor economy has pushed some unemployed or underemployed Americans towards self-employment. For some, the opportunity to be their own boss may prove serendipitous, while others may find that the costs of not being an employee are unexpectedly high.

“The …

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5 Tips for Women Entrepreneurs

Throughout my years in business, I’ve made plenty of “mistakes”—although I firmly believe there are no mistakes, only learning experiences. I’ve also picked up a few tips along the way. They’ve helped me to succeed in founding and running several …

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Here’s what recent grads should know about freelance or contract work

Are you looking to pursue a career path that allows you to have more professional independence and flexibility in your schedule? Consider joining the 58 million Americans who are currently doing just that though freelance and contract work. Here are …

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Professor Danny Warshay’s advice about internships and the value of working at startups

We hope you’ve been enjoying the interview series with Professor Danny Warshay, the author of the forthcoming book “See, Solve, Scale.” This is the final part of the Q&A series with Professor Warshay. The post shares Professor Warshay’s perspective about …

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Women face unique challenges on their journey to the upper echelons of management. In this course, instructor Kirsty Hulse (herself…

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Startup Stories: Sports Cards Hobby Becomes Big Payday

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Did you know you can day trade sports cards, without ever handling inventory? Author and entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau shares the…

Coaching New Managers

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