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Andrew Deen

Andrew Deen has been a consultant for startups in almost every industry from retail to medical devices and everything in between. He implements lean methodology and is currently writing a book about scaling up business.

Recent Articles Published by Andrew Deen

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5 Tips to Improve Your Company’s Internal Communication Flow

Save time and money by learning how to improve your internal communications flow with these core principles. Read more »

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5 Effective Email Communication Strategies For Businesses

Email is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to poor communication in the workplace. That makes it a good place to start in your efforts to improve! The following are five effective email communication strategies that every business should adopt. Read more »

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4 Essential Hires If You’re Starting a Business in 2020

If you're getting ready to start your business, it's a good time to start planning for the 4 essential hires that bring the expertise to help you grow. Read more »

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7 Must-Dos Before Starting a Company

You’ll make mistakes when starting a company, no matter how many articles and books you read, but you’ll make fewer of them if you learn from those who came before you. Here are seven key things to do before starting a business. Read more »

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The Pros and Cons of Founding With Friends

Should you start a business with a friend? To help you decide if you can “make it” as business partners, take a look at these pros and cons of founding with friends. Read more »

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How Many Hats Should You Wear? When to Outsource As an Entrepreneur

There are a lot of different tasks that entrepreneurs need to attend to when building a business, particularly at the beginning. Is it time to outsource some of your work? Read more »

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5 Steps for Entrepreneurs with an Idea, but No Funding

Every business starts with an idea. But, what if you don't have funding to bring your idea to life? If that sounds like you, follow these five steps. Read more »

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What Traits Should You Look for in Your Startup’s First Employees?

When you hire for your startup, you aren’t just bringing on an employee—you’re bringing on a partner, coworker, and a piece of the foundation on which you're building your business. Here's how to get it right. Read more »

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Five Signs That It’s Time to Scale up Your Business

Planning for growth is essential—but scaling your business too soon can spell disaster. Here are five key indicators that it's time to scale your operations. Read more »

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The 4 Keys to Building Brand Loyalty with Millennials

Marketing to Millennials shouldn't be any different than marketing in general, right? Actually, that's wrong. Here's how to create a marketing strategy that authentically appeals to the Millennial audience and builds brand loyalty. Read more »