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3 tried and tested ways to hire great work-from-home employees for your startup

Original post by Josh Tolan via ventureburn With technology making it easier for startups to go virtual and decrease overheads, many entrepreneurs are opting to have their teams telecommute. A recent study by Stanford University found a company can save approximately US$2 000 per employee just by allowing them to work from home. For startup companies without deep pockets, […]

Edinburgh Tech Scene

Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, has a population of just under half a million. It is Scotland’s second biggest city and the seventh biggest in Great Britain as a whole. The city’s economy is one of the strongest in the UK, second only to London. Although Edinburgh’s economy is mainly focused on industries such as financial services […]

How A Bad Hire Can Cripple Your Startup

Original post by Nathan Roberson via business2community When you’re the founder of a startup company, it’s on you to bring in the best and the brightest. It’s also on your to play Donald Trump and fire people. To avoid the latter, it’s important to follow a few guidelines during your hiring process. Obviously, you want highly motivated, passionate employees, […]

5 Ways to Find a Lead Developer for Your Startup

Original post by ZOE FOX via Mashable Hiring a lead developer for your startup is a “make-it-or-break-it-moment.” This is the person whose creative vision and technical know-how will determine the success of your product. This is the leader who will guide the engineers you hire down the line, accessing each of their strengths to maximize potential […]