When the dust settled on 2017, commodities numbers proved to be more robust than anticipated. Relying on last year’s better-than-expected…
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We at Blackhawk see around 500 business pitches a year and have learned over the years what we like to…
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I crack up laughing every time I hear an idiot out there stating that derivatives are evil or even dangerous…
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I meet hundreds of entrepreneurs and management teams looking for funding every year... People from all walks of life. Some…
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I believe the difference between a great company and a mediocre one isn't whether it avoids mistakes. It's how much…
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We all have mentors in business, although we're not always aware of the role they're playing. My first and best…
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A friend of mine once said to me: “Ziad ... if we lived in ancient Rome, I would imagine you…
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I can humbly say I have a gift... and that is networking with people and building businesses and relationships second…
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There's way too much focus on amorphous concepts like leadership and entrepreneurship these days. If you spend enough time around…