Partner Spotlight: The Expecting Entrepreneur
Your life is baby-ready—but did you babyproof your business? This tagline at the top of The Expecting Entrepreneur website would give...
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Maddy Niebauer
- Mar 20
Start-up businesses (Part 3): Lessons Learned at vChief
I thought a good way to wrap up our startup series would be to share some of my own lessons learned as the startup founder of vChief. I...
Maddy Niebauer
- Feb 5
Start-up businesses (Part 2) - How to build your org chart
There’s no denying it: being a founder in the startup world can be lonely and overwhelming, and leave you feeling like you need to do it...
Maddy Niebauer
- Dec 23, 2021
Start-up businesses (Part 1) - How to use a chief of staff as an entrepreneur
I’ve talked time and again about the benefits of enlisting support from a chief of staff when you are in the grind of developing your...
Maddy Niebauer
- Apr 11, 2021
vChief's 5 Year Anniversary: Part 1 - A Jump into Entrepreneurship
It’s hard to believe I wrote my first blog post five years ago, introducing my new venture and enlightening business leaders on what is...
Maddy Niebauer
- Feb 9, 2020
Partner Spotlight: Shine360
Part of being a good leader involves self-evaluation and garnering feedback from your team, as well as external, objective sources.
Maddy Niebauer
- Sep 11, 2019
Does your start-up need an Advisory Board?
You’ve taken the leap and launched that business idea you had, now you’re in the throes of a startup. One piece of the puzzle you may...
Maddy Niebauer
- Jul 15, 2019
How to Build the Chief of Staff and CEO Partnership in the First 90 Days
The relationship between the chief of staff and CEO is key to maximizing efficiency and growing a business, but it takes time and...
Maddy Niebauer
- Jun 6, 2019
How to Keep Your Team Productive This Summer
Most of us look forward to summer because the weather is warmer, the opportunities for fun abound, and vacation is often synonymous with the
Maddy Niebauer & Casey Putschoegl
- Apr 7, 2019
How to Effectively Use Both a Virtual Assistant and a Virtual Chief of Staff
While it’s not uncommon to see leaders want to combine executive assistant and chief of staff duties into a single role, we typically...
Maddy Niebauer
- Mar 1, 2019
Can a Chief of Staff be Effective Working Virtually?
At vChief, we are regularly asked how it is possible to have an effective chief of staff who works remotely from their executive. The...
Maddy Niebauer
- Dec 6, 2018
What is a Fractional Executive?
Fractional executives: all the brains for a small portion of the price If you’re a startup or small-to-medium-sized business, crafting...
Maddy Niebauer
- Oct 3, 2018
Startup Founders: How to Avoid Burnout
As a startup founder, it’s only natural for you to get wrapped up in your business. You’re most likely extremely passionate about your missi
Maddy Niebauer
- Nov 1, 2017
Client spotlight: Maxton & Company
Interview with Kishan Madamala, Founder & CEO, Maxton and Company Tell us about your company. Maxton and Company launched in 2011 as an...
Maddy Niebauer
- Jun 29, 2017
Client Spotlight: Mind Share Partners
Interview with Kelly Greenwood, Founder & CEO, Mind Share Partners Tell us about Mind Share Partners. Based in San Francisco, Mind Share...
Maddy Niebauer
- Mar 8, 2017
The secret weapon your startup needs
The chief of staff role has been a mainstay in politics for years and has risen in the corporate sector over the past decade. But there's...