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Master your day to day conversation by using these advance words in replacement of commonly used words. Such as: Anyway: Nevertheless Plus : Futhermore Also : Moreover But : However So : Therefore From this moment : Hereupon In the meantime : In the interim Basically : To summarize. Use these advance synonyms to improve your day to day conversation and sound more like professional! Tell me in the comment which alternative are you going to use next ? 📌💬 PS: Finding problem in your career because of your personality and want to upgrade it ? Just drop a DM 📩 Follow Shrishti Suman ✨️

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Tired of your colleagues always asking for the company card without ever providing receipts? 🥱 Take control of your company’s finances with Spendesk, the #1 solution for spend management. Say goodbye to endless paperwork! Everyone gets their own company card, plus unlimited virtual cards, to use however suits you best. Try Spendesk today! ⬇️ Use the link on my profile to book a meeting to discover how Spendesk can liberate your finance team.

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Why I launched the Belgium Impact Startup Awards? As a seasoned entrepreneur, I believe in the power of startups to drive positive change. To foster innovation, collaboration, and value creation within our ecosystem, I've launched the Belgium Impact Startup Awards. ✅ Building Bridges between #startups and large corporations ✅ Creating value for all the stakeholders (amazing prizes for the awards' winners from JCDecaux Belgium & Luxembourg, Silversquare, Google Cloud, La Libre and TheMerode) ✅ Federating our 🇧🇪 startup ecosystem Join me in supporting our talented startups and building a stronger future together. 💪 👏 Let's scale up! 👏 #startups #scaleups #buildingbridges

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Here are a few thoughts on our to revitalise our #economy, and boost #innovation! Let me have your insights.

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Last week, I had the chance to listen to Thomas De Cleen at Digital Night, where he gave a presentation on AI and its impact on marketing. 🎯 His career started as an industrial engineer, and after completing several master's programs, he focused on AI. 🤖 It was fascinating to hear about the different possibilities AI offers. Its impact on marketing is much bigger than I had imagined. 💡 Thanks a lot for the great presentation! 👏 #AI #MarketingStudent #ImpactOfAi #TheSchoolOfMarketing

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HOW WE CLOSED DEALS WITH 3 BIG BELGIAN COMPANIES IN WEEKS. 🔥 (Names will be disclosed next week in our monthly update mail, send me your email adres if you want to be in that list) Tips to the founders out there thinking things aren't working. It can take some time to build trust, relations and business. (I've been there) 1. Sales cycles can be long in B2B SaaS. (with us, it's between 2-6 months) So really start selling before the product is finished. 2. All our sales came via small referrals or had seen us around with people they trust. You have to build that trust ASAP. 3. *Godfather voice* We made an offer they can't refuse. (Jolt effect) If there isn't an offer.. What can they agree to? 4. Our pricing isn't perfect, but just start selling and improve it along the way. 5. Be genuinely interested in your champion within the company and in helping him/her. 6. Be open and transparent. If you want to get a honest reaction, say something honest. "Look I am going to be totally transparent, *insert our intention* and then ask for their intentions. Being honest builds trust. Linking this experience to my vacation to Iceland, The trips are long and cold in Iceland, but they get you to the nicest places in the world. 🇮🇸 Keep on moving and enjoy the struggle. Book tips: Fast forward B2B sales (process) & Jolt effect Podcast tip for sales conversation: April Dunford content #sales #founder #startup

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📣 Founders, solopreneurs, first employees: How do you stay healthy whilst building a business? I'm curious. Is staying healthy something that worries you or that you would like to improve on? Or is it just being put in the back burner until the business is mature enough ? When I was in #venturecapital, I have seen both extremes from founders not sleeping to keep up with the business to training for a marathon / triathlon whilst building a business and being a parent. How do you do it all? At Fertifa, even if we pride ourselves on flexible working and a strong work-life balance… I still felt guilty to simply keep up with my workout routine whilst still delivering on projects! (and mind you, I'm not an athlete, so we are not talking about 4-hour bike rides every other day 😂 ) Now more than ever, it seems there is such a high standard on reaching "optimal wellness" for longevity and long-term health: from stress management 🧘🏼‍♀️, mental health support , sleep tracking 💤, nutrition tracking 🥬, drinking habits 🍸, working out 🏋️‍♀️ (and don't get me started an ice baths 🥶)…. it's hard to keep up! I know all are important, I also know that either you include them as #dailyhabits or they won't compound. All health gurus have a long list of things they do everyday to stay #healthy, but I don’t think it’s that obvious to implement as a working professional with high stakes in a business. So I decided to ask my network: do you use any tools that helped you track them all ? Any non-negotiables? And for the ones that have trained for a marathon (or a triathlon!) whilst being a founder / early employee - what did you do to make the training easier? Feel free to tell me in the comments or DM me if you prefer not to share with the public 🚀

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Why is it hard to find a cofounder on your own? Because people from your network aren't available at the same time as you to launch a startup full-time. It's a synchronisation problem. That's why we launched the cofounder boat: A one month residency where we gather 40 founders ready at the same time, to dedicate themselves full-time to launching a startup. The promise? In one month, you'll be able to find a cofounder, launch your startup, and get your first funding of up to 130k EUR (equity funding from Hook + non-dilutive). 👉Our next batch starts on the 30th of September, deadline is this Sunday. Find your cofounder and launch a business that makes sense to you today. Application form in the comment section.

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What an energy boost for our startup ! ... I am thrilled to share about participating in the Creatures Academy in #Brussels. So great to meet like-minded entrepreneurs and making new connections with local tech companies that are entering the global game. This program offers a unique opportunity to engage with innovative minds and develop essential growth skills. I am excited to also start collaborating with other participants at the same development stage and to leverage this experience to propel our mission of providing transparent and sustainable financing solutions. The main strong point : in-person workshops and masterclasses covering various aspects of #creativity, #innovation, and #businessdevelopment. So far it enabled us to evolve so many different aspects about ou business model and especially about how we define and approach the personae of our business made for investing in tangible products & for accelerating #sustainable brands. (Let me know if you are a startup active in #Belgium looking for info or insights about the program)

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Briljant idee van Jay Rayner: de Olympische Vreetspelen! 😋 I know how to improve the Olympics | by Jay Rayner | The Guardian In a few days the Paris Olympics will begin. This should be a moment of true joy and excitement but, honestly, I’m not feeling it. This is because I find the whole sporting shebang terribly unrelatable. It’s about people who can jump high, throw things a long way or run fast. I can do none of these things; I haven’t run anywhere since that unfortunate incident during cross-country in 1980. The Olympics weren’t always like this. From 1912 to 1948, they included cultural contests in things such as painting, music, literature and town planning. That’s more inclusive but I’m still not sure I’d thrive. I’m not up to planning a whole town under competition conditions. What’s needed, so that people like me can get involved, is a food aspect. What we need are proper food contests that challenge the very character, good taste and stamina of the competitors. And I am the man to shape those events. Let’s start with the edible decathlon, a gruelling series of 10-course tasting menus. Points are awarded for clearing each plate and saying smart things about them, and deducted for rolling your eyes and muttering “Christ, is there much more of this?” under your breath. In a similar vein there’s the long lunch mixed doubles, in which two couples join each other at a restaurant at 1pm and attempt to make it through to the dinner service, without running out of things to say, visibly getting drunk or lapsing into unconsciousness. There will, of course, be strict rules defining gaps between courses and portion size. This is a serious competition. That demands an internationally recognised set of regulations. https://lnkd.in/eGTQ9_VX #Paris #Olympics #food #contest #edible #decathlon #long #lunch #mixed #doubles #LaGrandeBouffe

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From 0 to >100.000€ MRR - Step by Step Guide for B2B SaaS CEOs Stefan Smulders, Co-Founder and CSO of Expandi.io, has kept his word: After our first interview 3 months ago, I now had the pleasure of welcoming him to our 2nd interview. He provides valuable insights into the early days of Expandi. Part 1 of our interview series explains the company’s very first steps from 0 to 10.000€ MRR. Stefan shares his unique strategies, the challenges faced, and the pivotal moments that helped to generate the first customers. Key highlights of the interview include: → How to effectively use LinkedIn automation and other tools to boost your outreach and engagement → Overcoming the initial hurdles and scaling your business from scratch → Insights into the key features of Expandi that drive growth and efficiency →Real-world examples and success stories from Expandi users →Tips and best practices for maintaining a personal touch while automating processes …and much more. ❗️This interview series is an absolute must-watch for B2B SaaS entrepreneurs looking to leverage LinkedIn for business growth and operational efficiency. Gain valuable insights and actionable strategies directly from the expert himself❗️

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Small steps, Big Wins! 😎 Building a company is hard, but even small steps are big wins for us! Here are two examples that show we are doing good things for our buyers. 🤖 After a call, a prospect wanted to call of our clients: Olivier Tytgat and I immediately discussed 3 or 4 people that would be willing to give a great review. That's amazing, because it means a lot that people would vouch for us. Not all projects are smooth sailing yet, but customers really appreciate the fact the we go above and beyond to deliver.  🤖 A client told us why they like working with us:  🔥 We are eager to understand their solution, which helps us make better, more elaborate sequences. 🔥 We are proficient at using many complex tools to build lists, like he’d never seen before. 🔥 We give ideas for relevant value pieces, based on buyer input, even without being asked. Small pat on the back, let's go! 🚀 #buildinginpublic #newcompany #outbound

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🌟 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! 🌟 Last week, the brownbox consulting team had the privilege to attend a transformative session titled "𝗙𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲" by Marko Koers. 🎓 The sessions dived deep into crucial areas like 🔋 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Learning how to optimize our energy levels to stay productive and motivated throughout the day. 💡 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 – Understanding the impact of our emotions on performance and how to manage them for better collaboration. 💡 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – Gaining insight into the power of emotions, how they influence our behavior, and the importance of emotional awareness in fostering better communication and relationships. 🌿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Strategies to handle pressure effectively and maintain balance in the fast-paced tech world. It was a reminder for all of us, reinforcing that staying fit for the future isn't just about technology and skills - it’s also about mental well-being and resilience. Special Thanks to Gertjan Huisman and Emma Pauw (she/her) for having the vision for such an important topic and to everyone who made this workshop possible. #FutureReady #EnergyManagement #EmotionalIntelligence #StressManagement #TeamGrowth #BrownboxConsulting 

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SaaS changed my life. In two major ways. I was 25, fresh from Chicago, when I started in SaaS. I began at a 3-person startup, created my own SaaS company, and joined Teamleader in Belgium. We grew from a few hundred to 15,000+ European customers, and I lived and worked in Madrid, Berlin, Paris, Milan, and Ghent. Then I moved to enterprise sales leadership, selling to regulated markets with my team of experienced sellers. Along the journey, we got acquired by Bird. Now, I lead Benelux commercial operations for Personio, scaling our operations to the next level. In over 12 years in SaaS, I chose uncommon, adventurous paths rather than obvious ones. Reflecting back, two patterns stood out. 1️⃣ I took on every challenging opportunity to develop my expertise and skills, constantly moving out of my comfort zone. From creating the sales foundation for 60 customer-facing people by implementing Winning by Design to moving from SMB inbound sales leadership to strategic enterprise leadership at 24sessions, without prior enterprise sales experience 😅 I succeeded in these roles because of the second pattern in my SaaS journey. 2️⃣ I always chose the new company or next internal opportunity based solely on the CEO, CRO, or VP I would collaborate with. Leaders who inspired me. Who challenged me. Who trusted me and gave me the space to learn, make mistakes, and grow. Find that manager, leader, or business owner. It will work wonders for your personal development. Who inspired you the most in your career?

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🚀Want to start a Business, or about to venture into a new project? Mark your calendars for May 23rd at 16:30 CEST, as we invite you to an exclusive event powered by pree.to in partnership with KRING at our Copenhagen Office at Ragnagade 7. This seminar is essential for companies aiming to redefine their innovation strategies and thrive in today's ever-evolving market landscape. Stop squandering resources on products with uncertain market potential!! pree.to, a trailblazer in prototyping methodologies, will unveil invaluable tactics for swiftly and efficiently validating ideas, thus minimizing the gamble of investing in untested concepts. Seize the moment to elevate your entrepreneurial voyage. Secure your spot now and let's chart a course to success together! https://lnkd.in/dU2F9hVd #RightIdeas #Innovation #PreeTotyping #AccelerateSuccess

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💼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽, 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲. But with the right tools, it doesn’t have to be. 💡 After diving into tech & product salaries, it's time to share our top recommendations for payroll management solutions that simplify the process and keep things running smoothly. 🚀 Here are four great options: 1️⃣ Officient.io – Recommended for Belgian SMEs/Startups 🇧🇪 2️⃣ Deel – Ideal for companies with remote & golabl teams, making global payroll easy 🌍 3️⃣ Payflip – Designed for Belgian SMEs wishing to improve the flexibility of their remuneration and the benefits offered to their employees ✌️ 4️⃣ PayFit France – Ideal for French companies looking for a full-services payroll software 🇫🇷 🔍 Why is this important? Because as you grow, the last thing you want is payroll taking up more time than necessary. These tools give you the peace of mind to focus on scaling. 📈 👉 What tools are you using for payroll? Let’s talk in the comments! #PayrollManagement #Startups #SMEs #Finance #Recommendations Fractional

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Got big plans for your startup ? Grow faster by applying to Start it @KBC today! 🚀 If your idea is sustainable and scalable you can win: ✅ 12 months of acceleration, with access to coworking in Europe's biggest startup network. ✅ Personalized business coaching by experts ✅ Growth opportunities and a boost in exposure ❌ No money or equity required, just your motivation. Ready to apply? ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02CFhpB0 Deadline 17.09.2024 #accelerator #startup #startitkbc

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💼💰 #Growth, #Margin, #Cash 💰💼 I know, talking about money can be a bit touchy here in Belgium. But let's break the taboo, shall we? Because I firmly believe that for startup founders, focusing on consistent growth with a healthy industry margin can make the biggest #impact in their market. Imagine your company grows by 25% each year. Totally achievable, right? Now, keep that up for 5 years straight... What do you get? Your company's revenue doesn't just increase, it skyrockets. If you started with a modest 1 million turnover, after 5 years of this growth, you're looking at over 3 million annually. And guess what? With that kind of revenue, your team can grow too. From a staff of 10 to a robust 25-30. Now, that's tangible impact. If you want to leave a lasting mark on your market, this is the way to do it. Focus on turning your company into a powerhouse of continuous growth and invest in a talented team. Why? Because not only does it elevate your company, but it also inspires others to follow suit, creating a ripple effect of positive dynamism. So, what are your thoughts on this approach? Let's start a conversation about the real drivers of success in business! 💬✨ #BusinessGrowth #StartupSuccess #PositiveImpact

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🎉 Exciting Update! 🎉 I’m thrilled to share that I’ve just enrolled in a postgraduate program in Digital Business and Online Marketing at Karel de Grote Hogeschool! 🚀 Why this decision?  In my daily work, I thrive on analyzing activation results, diving into test-and-learn strategies and staying on top of the latest trends but in the ever-evolving landscape of eCommerce, I realized the importance of stepping outside my corporate bubble to gain fresh perspectives. This program is the perfect opportunity to dive deeper, learn innovative strategies, and connect with talented professionals in the field! 💡The first few days have been incredibly energizing! I’m feeling inspired by new insights and tools that will enhance my skills. Following a program next to a fulltime job is not for the weak but that’s part of the journey, right? You win some, you learn some! 😅 I’m excited about the journey ahead and look forward to applying my new knowledge to better serve my clients and help them thrive in this dynamic landscape. 🤝 As always, I’m here to connect! If you have any eCommerce questions or just want to chat about the latest trends, don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s learn and grow together!  #DigitalBusiness #OnlineMarketing #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #eCommerce #ContinuousLearning

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