(The naked underbelly of funding deals) January 15th, 2008 by Andre J. Peschong By all accounts 2007 was a record year for raising capital, not only for venture funds but also private equity funds. VC’s raised just shy of $35 billion in 2007, just missing the high mark of $38 billion in 2001. Interestingly enough, [...]

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Author Byline: CareerAlley Author Website: careeralley.com If you’ve lost your job or are considering a change, you should think about consulting as an alternative (if this is not already your occupation). There are several ways you can approach consulting as a career alternative – as an independent (working as a contractor for a consulting firm [...]

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Avoid common transition perils, problems, pitfalls: Part 2 in a series When it comes to the planning for the transition of a business, good things do not come to those who wait. Those who do often find themselves feeling the pressure of a ticking clock, caught between needing to move quickly and immobilization. If you [...]

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Web statistics can be as confusing at first, as they are informative. As a business owner, when it comes to advertising, it’s important to know website stats. Here’s some basic information to differentiate unique visitors and visitors, page views and hits. Advertisers and Advertising Advertising is an important and necessary way to get new and [...]

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By Sandy Blaha The tenets of healthy living are rote by now: Eat plenty of vegetables, lift weights, get regular cardio exercise, reduce stress. Managing your firm’s life and your own financial life get a little more complex. Just a few missteps can throw the best intentions out the window. So if you are thinking [...]

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