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Farmers Business Network Raises $250 Million

Small Business Labs

Farmers Business Network (FBN) provides a data and analytics platform that helps farmers - and especially family farms - with everything from seeds and planting advice to pricing and marketing. Family farms are also under financial stress due to trade wars and the impact of COVID-19 restaurant and cafeteria shutdowns. 

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Daring to Dream: Finding the Courage to Follow Your Own Path

Success

Judy Joo started out following her parents’ plans—spending five stressful years working in finance—before changing course: Judy was the first female Iron Chef to appear on Iron Chef U.K. , Judy’s parents, who had immigrated from Korea, saw her decision to trade finance for food as risky. Being a Woman in a Male-Dominated Industry.

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How to Survive a Recession, According to a 91-Year-Old Business

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To keep the 76,000-square-foot store running with only 120 employees, down 40% from the prior year, and with 50% fewer staff in the restaurant, they had to find efficiencies like streamlining the restaurant menu. As a result, he began monitoring the company’s finances on a weekly basis. Great advice.”

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Ep 254: Ciara Trotman on Forming Professional Relationships and Career Paths for Assistants

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

Ciara Trotman is an executive assistant and event planner with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and big box technology. JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY Join the Leader Assistant Global Community for bonus content, job opportunities, and to network with other assistants who are committed to becoming leaders!

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Ep 212: Mariah Kerby on Discovering and Using Your Gifts, and Nurturing a Community of Growth for an Assistant Team

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She currently serves a Software Engineering Executive but also has experience assisting in the medical, arts, legal, real estate and finance fields. JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY Join the Leader Assistant Global Community for bonus content, job opportunities, and to network with other assistants who are committed to becoming leaders!

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Top 10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2024

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How they innovate: Group Black partners with media companies using Uplift, which helps match Black creators with 200 brands in their network. Financials: Not available Impact: The program aims to fill the gaps in mandated finance education, which is currently only required in around half of U.S.

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Ep 229: Michelle Motz on Being an EA in a Public Company and the Role of an EA in a Remote World

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

Michelle Motz is a highly accomplished and results-driven administrative professional with a knowledge of finance, investor relations, strategy, M&A and Human Resources. In this episode, Michelle talks about working in a public company, the changing role of an executive assistant in our remote world, and how to elevate the role.