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March 9, 2025
SaaS Platforms and the Integration of Embedded AI: Best Practices for Success

By Bill Morgan and Hsing-Hsing Li In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, selecting the right SaaS platform is a critical decision that impacts business efficiency, productivity, and scalability. When evaluating systems such as ERP, CRM, SCM, or HCM, decision-makers must consider the immediate functional requirements and the long-term scalability and integration capabilities of these solutions.  […]

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January 15, 2025
The Art of Networking: From Connections to Board Seats

By Bill Jones The old adage is true – who you know can be as important as what you know. Networking is a powerful tool, especially when aiming to secure a board seat. Research from Harvard, search firms, and executive- and board-related associations reveals that 70 to 90% of board seats are obtained through networking. […]

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May 16, 2024
Startups Need to Begin with Their Exit

By Chuck Kerrigan While mentioning a business exit within the same context as a startup may seem incongruous, the two are very much correlated. Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and Habit 2, “Begin with the End in Mind,” can be applied to business. An effective startup begins with a written business plan […]

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March 17, 2024
The Art of Asking Questions: A Key Competency for Board and Advisory Directors

By Bill Jones “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.” — Albert Einstein The ability to pose incisive questions is not merely a skill; it is an art form. Used in company governance, it wields transformative influence over the trajectory and vitality of an organization. As a […]

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January 15, 2024
Navigating 2024: The Power of an Advisory Board in Business Evolution

By Candida Toccia Seasock Advisory boards offer valuable support to growth companies through expertise, strategic guidance, industry connections, and mentorship. They enhance the company’s credibility, provide market insights, and help with risk mitigation, access to capital, international expansion, and diverse perspectives. Advisory boards are instrumental in problem-solving, governance, talent acquisition, product development, and exit strategies, […]

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December 11, 2023
Advisory Board Snapshot

Advisory boards offer valuable support to growth companies through expertise, strategic guidance, industry connections, and mentorship. They enhance the company’s credibility, provide market insights, and help with risk mitigation, access to capital, international expansion, and diverse perspectives. Advisory boards are instrumental in problem-solving, governance, talent acquisition, product development, and exit strategies, making them a key resource for company growth and success.

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November 5, 2023
Advisory Boards – The Strategic Imperative in 2024

By Candida Toccia Seasock Amidst the rapidly changing business environment of 2023, seeking seasoned advice has never been more critical for businesses to succeed in 2024. Irrespective of the industry or company size, leaders can significantly improve their chances of success by receiving high-quality guidance. Although seeking external advice may seem daunting, especially with the […]

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August 4, 2023
The Invisible Economy 

By Renee Cardwell Hughes The American workforce has undergone a radical transformation in the past decade.  It is a transformation that will likely continue for at least another decade or longer.  The Gig Economy is the commonly accepted term for this workforce revolution, but it is really an invisible economy which has wide ranging consequences […]

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May 19, 2023
A Paradigm for Success:  The University-Venture Capital Relationship: Part 2

By Chuck Kerrigan Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a first-time business owner, due diligence is critical in ensuring your venture has the best chance of success. Developing an effective plan of action that outlines expectations can aid in securing successful outcomes. Venture capitalists understand that pioneering university research is essential, but readiness for operating […]

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May 5, 2023
A Paradigm for Success – The University – Venture Capital Relationship: Part 1  

By Chuck Kerrigan Business negotiators traditionally seek win-win results. The University – Venture Capital relationship creates the opportunity for win-win-win results. A win for the entrepreneur, a win for the university, and a win for the venture capitalist. This relationship leverages the strengths of each of the three parties. The entrepreneur contributes the innovative idea, […]

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April 9, 2023
IRS Selection of Returns for Audit and Red Flags as a Trigger

By Barry A. Furman, Esquire The risks of the IRS selecting your return for audit are low. The IRS examines just over .6% of individual income tax returns.  About .9% of those returns show gross receipts under $200,000.  The higher your income, the greater the risk of examination. The IRS has many methods of selecting […]

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November 20, 2022
What Inventors Need Once They Have The “Brilliant” Idea

By Bruce Rubin As a Product Development Consultant taking people and their ideas from the beginning through the sales process, I have come in contact with many people who, at the “end of the day,” reinvented the wheel. One such story I share with potential clients is the one concerning “The Cat Mat.” I met […]

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