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By Stefania Aulicino

Every year, over 30% of the entrepreneurs whose companies are listed on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies are on their 3rd company: the prior 2 were unsuccessful.
Too many entrepreneurs end up practicing on themselves.

Financing is NOT a transaction; it’s an organic part of building a business.

Just as you aim to build your product right the first time, aim to build your company right the first time.

That’s why finance is an organic part of building a business
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By Stefania Aulicino

There are different kinds of doctors and you need to know which one will heal your specific ailment.
The wrong treatment, at best will not improve your situation, at worst will aggravate it- perhaps kill you.
There are different kinds of cash and you need to know which one is right for your use.
The wrong money at best will divert you from your goals, at worst will obliterate your goals- perhaps kill your dream.
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By Stefania Aulicino
A big birthday of mine was coming up and I wanted to do something different. I asked a friend who has a lovely city garden if I could have a garden party in his backyard. Wili was delighted. He himself is a party guy. As a complement to his profession as a graphic designer and manager of engineering draftsmen, which is how I originally got to know him, he loves to exercise his creative side; he is a skilled interior decorator, clothing designer, and gardener and loves the culinary arts.

We set the date and Wili asked me what I wanted. Something simple. Just the backyard for friends to gather with me. Yes I would bring the cake. And Wili’s sister, who has a side catering business, was engaged to help Wili with the food.

As we got close, Wili did not want to use paper products, but came up with stemmed glasses, porcelain and cloth napkins- in keeping with his eye for proper look for my event. Wili told me we must have cut flowers and we added that to the budget. Wili got the flowers wholesale and arranged then in his own vases.

The party was a smash success. Everyone was amazed at the backdrop of a very intimate garden party with fabulous food, cut and planted flowers and energy contributed by Wili’s entire family who joined our celebration.

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By Stefania Aulicino

Why not begin this year with a New Year’s Resolution for your company?

Many of us declare resolutions for ourselves; why not declare a resolution for your company?
The New Year seems to be a natural time when many people think HONESTLY about what could improve their life. Better health, lose weight, less debt.

What is a declaration worthy of your company’s New Year?
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