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2 Best Words for a Start-up Job Description Ever, by Margaret Heffernan

Joey Tamer — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:40:44 +0000

Margaret Heffernan Next time you write a job description, take this hint from a U.S. Army Green Beret. Last month I wrote a column about recruiting for start-ups. In it, I recounted my “green beret” speech, in which I warned … Continue reading →

4 Characteristics of the Ultimate Start-up Hire by Margaret Heffernan

Joey Tamer — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:25 +0000

Margaret Heffernan When you launch a company, each additional employee makes an enormous difference. Here’s exactly what you need to look for. Working for a new business is completely different from working for an established one. You know this, but … Continue reading →

Current trends in capital and exit strategies 2013

Joey Tamer — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:59 +0000

In chairing two panels on venture capital at Digital Hollywood last week, some interesting ideas on successful capital and exit strategies were brought to light. We know that access to capital and available exits became limited beginning in 2008 at … Continue reading →

Sometimes it is all about the deal, by Megan Lisa Jones

Joey Tamer — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:48:54 +0000

Megan Lisa Jones Over the years and working as an investment banker I periodically hear the dig about my profession, that all we care about is “the deal”. Implied in that statement is: that we only value the deal because … Continue reading →

Working smart # 14: Long-term care insurance: not just for the aged

Joey Tamer — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:00:08 +0000

I admit I have a great aversion to paying for insurance. That said, I have always spent a great deal of my annual expenses for lots of coverage. As I have always been an independent consultant and entrepreneur, I have … Continue reading →

How to Successfully Communicate with Nerds, by John Shiple

Joey Tamer — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:00:17 +0000

All business owners must now communicate with their tech teams, as now there are always nerds as part of our companies, whether outsourced or in-house. And often, business and technology use two different languages and live with different value sets. … Continue reading →

Working smart # 13: time & calendar management in 15 tactics

Joey Tamer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:00:49 +0000

Managing your calendar to support the efficiencies of your work life is a learned skill. There are tactics for controlling your time, your calendar, your clients and your work/life balance. You can learn them, adapt them to your own particular … Continue reading →

A match made in heaven, by Seena Sharp

Joey Tamer — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:59:29 +0000

Seena Sharp Wedding season is almost upon us, but not every couple will have their fairy tale ending. After hefty deposits have been paid on venues, flowers, food, entertainment and more, the “big day” may sometimes never happen. Bridal … Continue reading →

Working smart # 12: Disability insurance and why independents need it

Joey Tamer — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:00:40 +0000

Lots of us sign up for life insurance, while few of us will pay for disability insurance, even though we are seven times more likely to be disabled for the short- or long-term, than we are to die. As independents, … Continue reading →

Do You Know What Drives Your Profit? by Terry Corbell

Joey Tamer — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:00:21 +0000

Terry Corbell, The Biz Coach Who have the toughest jobs? Well, in my experience, single moms who work outside the home, have the toughest job of all. Entrepreneurs have the second-toughest job. For profits, entrepreneurs must learn how to … Continue reading →