Opinion

Letter from the editor: Help us Give A Start to KC innovators

By Tommy Felts / October 6, 2020

Editor’s note: The following kicks off Startland News’ Give A Start — an eight-week donor campaign seeking reader support for the nonprofit newsroom. Click here to donate. [divide] It’s a big day. Startland News is launching its first-ever donor campaign — asking our readers to join in financially supporting a nonprofit newsroom that’s helped elevate Kansas…

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Pivoting to freelance: Being a solopreneur doesn’t mean you have to work alone

By Tommy Felts / July 27, 2020

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Chris Brown is the founder of Venture Legal where he represents startups, freelancers, and small businesses. This column — originally published by Venture Legal and part of a limited series on freelance entrepreneurism — is intended to be general in detail and does…

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Ready to hire? First ask: Does your startup really need another full-time employee?

By Tommy Felts / July 6, 2020

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Stephanie Smithmier is an expert in talent recruitment, serving as the director of the administrative division at Morgan Hunter in Kansas City. [divide] I’m a toe-dipper. A pool, the lake, the ocean — I’m going to test the waters first, only willing to…

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Pivoting to freelance: Create a brand that speaks for you when you’re not in the room

By Tommy Felts / June 29, 2020

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Chris Brown is the founder of Venture Legal where he represents startups, freelancers, and small businesses. This column — originally published by Venture Legal and part of a limited series on freelance entrepreneurism — is intended to be general in detail and does…

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Pivoting to freelance: Getting started on your own takes step-by-step attention to detail

By Tommy Felts / June 15, 2020

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Chris Brown is the founder of Venture Legal where he represents startups, freelancers, and small businesses. This column — originally published by Venture Legal and part of a limited series on freelance entrepreneurism — is intended to be general in detail and does…

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