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Testing Assumptions: Is Saving Time Worth It?

Revised October 2025 Assumptions Save Time, But Who Needs Regret? Assumptions save time, and time is money. In business, we make assumptions every day — about customers, employees, competitors, and markets. The problem isn’t the assumptions themselves; it’s acting on them without checking whether they’re viable. Testing assumptions before implementing them can save your company […]

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Venture Building: Bite-Size Experiments

Updated October 2025 Since 1958, the lifespan of companies on the S&P 500 has plunged from sixty-one years to just eighteen. As Richard N. Foster and Sarah Kaplan show in their book, Creative Destruction, the pace of change demands that leaders abandon legacy systems and rethink how new ventures are built. A Smarter Way to […]

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The Amazing Birth of the iMac

Updated November 2025 By Garrett Herschleb The iMac is popular for several reasons, including its innovative design, user-friendly features, and reliable performance. Here are a few key factors that have contributed to the iMac’s popularity: Overall, the iMac’s combination of innovative design, user-friendly features, reliable performance, and loyal customer base have all contributed to its […]

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Is Cryptocurrency Safe? Risks, Rewards, and What Every Investor Should Know

Understanding Cryptocurrency Risk Cryptocurrency, like any other investment, comes with both risks and potential rewards. It has experienced extreme price volatility in the past, with values that can swing wildly due to government regulation, market sentiment, or technological shifts. Before investing, it’s essential to research carefully, understand the mechanics behind cryptocurrency, and assess your financial […]

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Making Working From Home Work for You | Venture Up

The New Normal of Work Government lockdowns changed how we work forever. While some employees have returned to the office, the long-term ratio has shifted — remote and hybrid work are here to stay. Smart leaders and teams now focus less on where people work and more on how they stay connected, motivated, and accountable. […]

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Five Outstanding Interview Questions

Updated October 2025 By Garrett Herschleb Are You Doing Interviews All Wrong? Hiring decisions are among the most important decisions in any business, because employees can be either a company’s greatest assets, or greatest liabilities. Asking the most effective interview questions in a standardized way may be key to your company’s success. Behavioral interviewing is […]

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Eleven Money Saving Tips

Updated October 2025 By Garrett Herschleb As a leader in your household, here are eleven money saving tips to manage living expenses while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. First, let’s discuss why cost cutting is more important than ever. In 2022, the United States’ official rate of inflation peaked out at almost 9 percent. If you […]

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5 Ways to Improve Employee Retention

Updated November 2025 By Garrett Herschleb Give Them a Reason to Look Forward Employee retention is based on more than monetary compensation. Money is of course the root reason of anyone’s employment, however, if money alone is the mode of employee retention, your workers will flock for the first job that offers better pay or […]

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