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Pregame Your Business

Pregame Your Business: How to Shop for a Professional Consultant, Coach, or Advisor

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In my last article, I outlined the nine types of business advisors to avoid, from consultants without a track record to coaches without a satisfied clientele. Now it’s time to find a fantastic match among the many game-changing consultants and coaches out there. Partnering with the right advisor can take your business to the next […]

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The Huddle: Choose Your Advisors Wisely

Real Results or Slick Sales? How to Spot a Shady Coach, Consultant, or Advisor

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In the rap game, there’s nothing worse than Fake MCs. Weak beats and weaker lyrics hiding behind rhinestone bling, illegal samples, and irritating hooks; distracting from the Real MCs and real talent with the smoke and mirrors of big budgets and booty. The entrepreneurship game is no different (well, less booty). Thanks to the low

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Green Week: Startup Lessons from the Cannabis Industry

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It’s not often that an entirely new industry buds in America. Thanks to changing laws, cannabis is flourishing in Washington, Colorado, and Oregon, with potential for exponential growth. Green is the new gold rush. Equity Rock Investments is a Portland-based private equity firm dealing specifically with cannabis-based businesses. Driving a team that has provided over

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