My Secret Company Growth Strategy: Conflict

You'll be surprised at how quickly conflict can propel breakout company growth. The secret to my personal and company success is using conflict to identify the path forward. I don't mean you should walk around looking for a fight, but the best ideas and results come out of healthy discussions about what's not working.

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8 Email Mistakes to Avoid

These blunders are more than just productivity killers; they will also make you look pretty foolish. Shutterstock Knowing your way around your email inbox is, of course, crucial if you want to get anything done. But it's also necessary to avoid making a fool of yourself with silly (and unfortunately all too common) communication mistakes.

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One CEO's Quest for VC Funding

Jeff Gordy, CEO of Z2 Systems, learned two important lessons while looking for growth capital. shutterstock images One thing all growing companies need is access to growth capital. Even though capital is not as important as other fundamental growth elements, such as a solid business model, superior customer offering, and a strong team, it often dominates the attention of entrepreneurial CEOs.

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5 Reasons Investors Won't Like Your Team

You may think you have a strong team, but investors look at start-up teams differently. Here's what they see--again and again. Let's say that after a few tough years, you finally have your business headed the way you want. You cut costs dramatically when the economy slowed and made some difficult decisions.

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