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  1. DoTheMath

    How to do a partnership

    The stats vary but about 80% of new businesses fail within 5 years. So, along with the allure of a chunk of the profits, you really want to make sure you've considered what happens should those profits turn to losses. There are few things more exciting than a growing business. Few things more...
  2. DoTheMath

    Watching the train go by...

    I think cvg makes a good point. Sometimes you've got to get ON a learning curve before you can get down one. It sounds like you've got some impressive training and real ambition to apply it. I wouldn't be too quick to discount the value of the multi-disciplinary project work, though. Learning...
  3. DoTheMath

    Improving customer service in the 21st century....

    It's a great question, but I'd ask it of your clients,too -- especially your best ones. Value is in the eye of the beholder. And it's so easy to spend time and money on improvements a dozen engineers might think are wonderful but that clients really don't care about. But if you can invest in...
  4. DoTheMath

    Toastmasters

    TM is highly beneficial. If you're not sure, give it a test drive. They don't ask for big bucks up front and they don't ask for a lifetime commitment! As for the resume - if you think it helps to get an interview, put it in. Better if it's in the form of some accomplishment, eg served as club...
  5. DoTheMath

    New engineer feeling like failure

    Good advice from abusementpark. I'd have a similar question - what does your supervisor suggest you do to get your arms around this?
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