Opinion

New book from KC heavy hitters: Keep your pitch firmly in the feels; avoid being forgotten before you leave the room

By Tommy Felts / March 23, 2023

Editor’s note: The following contains an excerpt from “Go Big or Go Home,” a new book by Diana Kander, Kansas City serial entrepreneur, and Tucker Trotter, CEO of Overland Park-based Dimensional Innovations (DI). Click here to learn more about “Go Big or Go Home,” available March 28. [divide] The secret to a winning pitch isn’t…

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Tech sector eyes job cuts to stem losses: Why layoffs are just one option (and should be a last resort)

By Tommy Felts / March 21, 2023

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Jennifer Libby is a district manager with human resources provider Insperity’s Kansas City office. Click here to read more from this contributor. [divide] Economic turbulence can be daunting for both business owners and their employees. In times of financial uncertainty, layoffs can soar.…

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Here’s how opening $100M in capital for entrepreneurs who need it most can boost the economy

By Tommy Felts / March 9, 2023

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Alexander “Sandy” Kemper, founder and CEO of C2FO, a Kansas City-grown fintech company that provides businesses with flexible, on-demand access to working capital. C2FO is a financial supporter of Startland News. This piece originally was published here and details C2FO’s recent investment from…

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Spring cleaning won’t clear away the old you, but it can juice up your next season (Holistic Hustle)

By Tommy Felts / March 6, 2023

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and columnist for Startland News. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. [divide] The first couple months of the year were nothing that I expected them to be. In 2022, I manifested many of my dreams and…

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Consumers expect your startup to keep their data safe; be prepared to use cybersecurity as a differentiator

By Tommy Felts / March 6, 2023

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Brad Thies is a principal at BARR Advisory, which has offices in Kansas City. BARR Advisory, a cloud-based security and compliance solutions provider, specializing in cybersecurity, is a financial partner of Startland News. Click here to check out more of this three-part cybersecurity…

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