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. Twitter @AndrewDeen14.
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8 Top Business Analyst Skills You Need to Succeed
Business analysts help companies make decisions and improve the way that they use their existing assets. It’s a tall order to fill. To get this job done, they rely on a refined set of skills…
4 Ways to Ensure an Inclusive Work Environment
Inclusion is one of today’s hottest business buzzwords. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts are front and center for many major corporations. Inclusion has become a measuring stick by which companies are assessed by their…
Understanding How Donations & Charitable Giving Reduce Business Taxes
Charitable donations can have life-saving results for people all over the planet. They can also give you a break on your business taxes—sometimes a big one if you know how to file them properly. Business…
Here’s How to Anticipate a Recession as a Small Business Owner
Many experts anticipate that a recession will be coming in the next several years. This is a problem for everyone of course, but it is particularly difficult for small businesses. Business owners who are doing…
Why the Midwest is a Great Place to Start a Business
The U.S. Midwest is underrated. Flyover country, as it is sometimes called, contains many of the resources found on the coast. Midwestern cities are ripe with connection opportunities and are generally significantly more affordable and…
Leveling Up with An MBA for Non-business Majors
Scenario: You graduated college with a degree in English. You’re creative. So creative, in fact, that you started your own business. Great, right? Except there’s a small problem: Your capstone course on Chaucer didn’t exactly…
How Business Intelligence Can Maximize ROI
Business intelligence. It sounds good. It also sounds expensive. In business, it doesn’t matter how good something is. If the ROI isn’t there, it’s not worth the purchase. Business intelligence is no exception. While gaining…
Preparing for the Future of Business: 2022 & Beyond
The last couple of years have brought with them an immense amount of difficulty for people all around the world. In particular, the business sector was hit incredibly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. For those…
Which Skills Are Absolutely Essential for Every Entrepreneur?
We live in an age of entrepreneurial spirit. The majority of millennials and Gen Zers report wanting to start their own business right out of college. New businesses are exciting and good for the communities…
How Can Millennial and Gen Z Businesses Market Their Brand Better?
Millennials and members of Generation Z have shown themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Often leading the charge on issues of social change, they find themselves featured frequently in the news for their…