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What does it mean to be "business smart?"

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You can nail your numbers, and pick up all the emotional cues, but being able to see your business from a bird's-eye-view is a skill.

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And it's hard.

But, the higher up you can see your business, the more avenues for innovation and growth become visible.

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And having this ability is truly being business smart.

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How can you get this?

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Do weird sh*t.

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Steve Jobs took a calligraphy class which led to unique typography capabilities on Macs. Who knows where things might lead.

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Travel, get involved in weird projects, or try and pick up a hobby that's out of your lane.

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Unique and uncomfortable experiences stretch your mind.

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Do weird sh*t. See things differently.

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What do you do to try and get an aerial view of your business?

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Hit reply and let me know!

ENTREPRENEUR-INVESTOR READS

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🤑 The success of your business heavily depends on timing; many great ideas failed in the past because the timing wasn't right, only to succeed later when conditions improved. Examples like Instacart and Spotify show how crucial it is to get the timing right, turning potential challenges into opportunities for growth.

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🤑 Google is going to start phasing out credit card payments. Starting July 31, Google will start to ask some big spenders on Google Ads to pay via Monthly Invoicing or Direct Debit instead of credit cards.

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🤑 With ETFs, hot money can lead to 'self-inflated returns.' Get familiar with this cycle and make better investment decisions to steer clear of short-lived gains. (non paywall version)

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🤑 The phasing out of third-party cookies and stricter privacy laws mean marketers need to adopt safer methods like using first-party data and focusing on context. Keep marketing effective and maintain trust with customers.

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🤑 Viral charts can be minefields of misinformation. Inflation adjustments are a common culprit. Misinterpretations can spread easily, like the 'rent versus income' graph that became popular. Stay sharp and critical to understand data properly.

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🤑 UK entrepreneurs, good news: You can now apply for the E-2 Investor Visa in the U.S., allowing founders to start and run businesses in the States. This visa also allows for family members to live, work, and travel in the U.S.

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🤑 Choose the right KPIs to make sure each business decision moves the right needle. Review these KPIs often to keep them in line with changing strategies and markets.

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🤑 The end of the petrodollar agreement = a massive shift in global economics. The U.S. dollar might no longer be the main currency for oil sales, other currencies and assets are gaining traction. This change is part of a larger move by countries like Saudi Arabia to invest in renewable energy and form new economic alliances.

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Doctor Profit 🇨🇭 @DrProfitCrypto The US-Saudi petrodollar agreement ends and won’t be extended. This will force the US to print tons of new USD! From this day, dollar will come under heavy pressure, USD will be printed, inflation will start rising. Bullish for Gold, Bitcoin, Stocks and real estate 12:15 PM • Jun 9, 2024 386 Retweets 3066 Likes Read 143 replies

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⚡️ Quick Hits ⚡️

Recent High Performing ETFs

See Morningstar's top 10 here​

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→ HCMT Direxion HCM Tactical Enhanced US Equity Strategy

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→ QQH HCM Defender 100 Index ETF

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→ FBCG Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF

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→ SPMO Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF

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→ XSMO Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF

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Recent 52 Week Lows

See the full list on YF here​

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