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9 Qualities Of Truly Confident People
What is confidence? And, do you express the qualities of a true leader? First things first: Confidence is not bravado, or swagger, or an overt pretense of bravery. Confidence is not some bold or brash air of self-belief directed at others. Confidence is quiet: It’s a natural expression of ability, expertise, and self-regard. Keep reading to see if you have…Read More -
Can you Transition to be a CEO?
Are you a CEO? There is a difference between a founder and a CEO. A founder has a vision and a passion, can inspire customers, employees and investors to believe in an idea's potential. A founder believes so much in the vision that they are willing to ride out uncertainty and failure to see the idea succeed. These traits do…Read More -
Lighthouse startups show their stuff
Eight Richmond-based startup companies have taken refuge since March from the hurdles that threaten young companies by collaborating with Lighthouse Labs, a new-business accelerator. Todd Nuckols, Lighthouse’s managing director and founder, has been working for two years on the accelerator idea to connect entrepreneurs with a network of Richmond-based mentors. (@FahrneheitAcctg / Keith Middleton is one of them) Business accelerators…Read More -
Professional Goodwill: Don’t Over look the Tax Impact
Professional Goodwill: Don't Over look the Tax Impact When a corporation sells its assets or liquidates, one important tax issue is whether the corporation or the shareholder-employees own any appreciated professional goodwill (with a fair market value in excess of tax basis). Who Owns Professional Goodwill -- the professional corporation or the shareholder-employees in it? For tax purposes, the answer…Read More -
Increase Your Chances of Success with Solid Cash Management and Strategy
Increase Your Chances of Success Businesses sometimes fail simply because of poor cash management. You need cash flow statements and projections to make sound decisions, to assist with financing and to interest investors in your business. For an explanation of how these financial documents can help your company, keep reading. Read More -
How a #RVA Entrpreneur Found Angel Investors – Story Featured in Forbes
It’s not easy to find angel investors outside the big market areas but it can be done. @MartiBeller of PlanG (@My_PlanG), proves that you can. Beller is based in Richmond, Va, not known as a hub for tech startups, but it does have its fair share of successful entrepreneurs. The lesson: Successful entrepreneurs are everywhere. Check out the article in…Read More -
Messages Business Leaders Shared With This Year’s Crop of Grads
Messages Business Leaders Shared With This Years Crop of Grad's Creative thinkers from the business world offered real-life advice to students at their graduation ceremonies this year. This video is a compilation of commencement speeches from four top business leaders. The accompanying article is a checklist that can help your children, grandchildren or other graduates make the critical financial…Read More -
We Love it When Great Clients Like Evatran are in the News! Evatran CEO Inc Top 30
Rebecca Hough selected based on Evatran's high-profile partnerships, funding diversity, and potential technology impact We are excited that Rebecca Hough, Evatran CEO and Co-Founder, has been selected as one of Inc Magazine's top 30 Entrepreneurs under 30! Past recipients include Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook (2006), Pete Cashmore of Mashable (2009), and Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger of Instagram (2011). You…Read More -
Stop Telling Your Employees What to Do
It turns out there is a scientific reason why employees are less effective when tasks are dictated. Describe the outcome you are trying to achieve, be clear on the requirements, and preserve the worker's autonomy. This is a very effective approach in getting the most out of knowledge workers. What to know how? Read on...Read More -
Don’t climb alone! Reach the Summit with the Venture Forum’s 2013 Virginia Venture Summit
Don't climb alone! Reach the Summit with the Venture Forum's 2013 Virginia Venture Summit on Wednesday, May 8, 2013! The 2013 Virginia Venture Summit will feature insight and guidance from successful entrepreneurs, investors, and experts; 5 minute presentations by 20 Hot Emerging Companies; speed networking; and an opportunity to build connections with valuable resources. This event will sell out...so do not miss out…Read More -
Register for the 2013 Virginia Venture Summit before it Sells Out!
Join Us at the 2013 Virginia Venture Summit! REGISTER NOW 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the Virginia Historical Society The 2013 Virginia Venture Summit, presented by the Venture Forum, will bring together high growth-potential startups, venture capitalists, corporate VCs and angels. Never before has Richmond seen this combination of exciting growth companies and capital providers, gathered…Read More -
Welcome Gary Levine to Fahrenheit Finance
We recently had the opportunity to add another great person to the Fahrenheit team. Gary Levine is a CPA and experienced CFO with industry experiences across healthcare, life sciences, consumer products, real estate & manufacturing. Gary has worked with fast growth companies and helped prepare companies for IPOs, M&A and strategic planning & revenue cycle management. Gary’s broad-based work also…Read More