Startup Initiatives

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This article was originally run in the Union Leader on August 14, 2023   Startups across various industries possess a unique advantage over established companies because they can build an inclusive workplace from scratch. By consciously prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), startups can set new industry standards and positively influence the broader business landscape. Read more
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This article was originally run in the Union Leader on July 24, 2023 Despite more open jobs than people to fill them, millions of Americans are sitting on the sidelines and choosing not to work. The result: 11.3 million small-business owners are struggling to find employees who can do the work they need. That means Read more
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Written by: Kyle York In my last article, I wrote about choosing the right growth strategy based on your company’s goals and the type of business you’re building. But it’s also important to consider external factors and how they may affect your growth. Take a long, hard look in the mirror and ask yourself: What Read more
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This article was originally run in the Union Leader on May 22, 2023   Artificial Intelligence has been around for quite some time, but both the pace of adoption and the progress of new generative AI tools has been accelerating at a rapid pace. OpenAI’s ChatGPT alone reached a reported 100 million monthly active users Read more
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This Ask the Expert was originally run in the Union Leader on 4/24. Startup founders work tirelessly to choose the perfect business name, establish a brand and build brand recognition among its target audience. As the business grows and improves, the value of the brand does as well. The worst-case scenario? After investing significant time Read more
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This article first appeared in the Union Leader on April 3, 2023 W. Edwards Deming is often considered the leading thinker in managing a business by a statistical approach to providing high-quality products and services. Though his initial work is nearly 100 years old and he died 30 years ago at the age of 93, Read more