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Newsletter #27: Is August Seriously the Most Depressing Month? Science Says So

SCALE UP Newsletter #27

Welcome to Scale Up, the smarter way to grow with fractional executives.

In this edition:
🧑‍🎓 Is An MBA Degree Worth It?
😩 There's A Psychological Explanation For Why You Get Sad Every August
🚀 Applications Open for AFE Fintech Accelerator Program

Let’s dive right in. 👇🏼

Is An MBA Degree Worth It?

Will an MBA pay off for you? That’s the key question in deciding whether to pursue the degree.

Try Bloomberg’s Business School ROI Calculator 2024–25 to find out whether the time and expense of getting the advanced degree are worthwhile.

Are You Struggling to Grow Your Fractional Business?

👉🏼 Take Our Comprehensive Fractional Growth Quiz!

You will uncover:

  • the overlooked weaknesses in your marketing strategy, brand visibility, and lead generation

  • a customized scorecard filled with practical recommendations

  • a relentless flow of high-quality leads for your business

Take the first step towards a more successful fractional business today!

It takes two minutes!

How A.I. Can Help Start Small Businesses

Applications are open for the AFE Fintech Accelerator Program – Fall 2024. 

The CAFE Fall 2024 Fintech Accelerator Program is hybrid-virtual for 8 weeks starting on September 30, 2024..

The 3-Step Writing Framework That Helped Us Build +$10M Newsletters

This video includes practical tips like using copy work, creating a swipe file for inspiration, and writing with varied sentence lengths to engage readers. The speakers emphasize the importance of storytelling, intention, and obstacles in crafting compelling narratives.

4 Tactics For Developing Your Leadership Skills As A Startup Founder

Deliberately or not, if you build yourself up toward the role of a successful startup founder, you'll find yourself in a leadership position. Like every skill, developing your leadership requires deliberate practice.

Here are five tactics that can help you grow as a leader in your startup.

Elevate your hiring process

Connect With Fractional C-level Talent Who Can Drive Your Business Forward

Hire A Fractional was created to address the challenges businesses face in today’s economy, and we believe that hiring fractional executives could be a game-changer for your growth strategy.

Joining is completely free! 

You can post unlimited jobs and only pay for the fractional executive you decide to hire.

There's A Psychological Explanation For Why You Get Sad Every August

Summer vibes go hard through May, June, and July, but the mood changes after August hits.

Therapists explain why.

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