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Backstage Capital Is Funding Startups by Underestimated Entrepreneurs

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Christie Pitts, Backstage Capital’s general partner, talks about the early days of the Los Angeles-based company and how she got involved: Working in the music industry, Hamilton learned about startups and networked with investors and entrepreneurs. She’s one of the founders Backstage Capital has enthusiastically invested in.

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Networking best practices for assistants

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Networking is really important. We are behind the scenes specialists, we are not encouraged to put ourselves out there and even if we did want to get involved in a networking event we are often too busy to leave the office. The problem is networking is really important. Which networking events to attend.

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4 Lessons Ultra-Athletes Can Teach Us About Grit—In Life and Business

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To achieve that pinnacle of mental toughness, Darcy Piceu, a licensed psychotherapist, 20-year veteran professional ultrarunner and two-time UTMB winner (3rd in 2011 and 5th in 2015), suggests breaking down your goals into manageable chunks and using simple management tools like a calendar to keep the momentum going. “I Ask for help.

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How to Network While Traveling on Business

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After a long day of business on the road, I have been known to hole up in my hotel room and have room service deliver a hot fudge sundae while I watch a marathon of "International House Hunters." She sees it as a golden opportunity to network and make new contacts. Another gold mine of networking opportunities is a hotel gym, she says.

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How to Start Over

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In 2011 I was in Mexico at a bachelor party when I wrecked an ATV in the desert. For example, instead of relying on job boards or traditional recruiters who tend to favor traditional candidates, you might need to focus on relying more on building connections through networking. Resilience.

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Experts Weigh in on 17 Investments for a Rich Life

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If you have international clients or want to grow your business internationally, learning other languages is a wise investment of your time and money. Budget for professional association dues—you want to build your network before you need it.”. This article was published in March 2011 and has been updated. Protect your brand.

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How Immersive Art Has Transformed the Ways People Experience Creativity??????????

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The umbrellas marked a seminal moment in the history of art installations, costing an astounding and self-funded $26 million to accomplish and becoming an international sensation. That 23-day celebration has drawn millions of attendees each year since 2009 (except for the pandemic years).

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