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Minutes should reflect all the decisions that are made, all the actions that are taken and at a minimum they should keep track of the most important discussions that happen within your board meeting....

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BoardPaq, the board portal of choice for more than 1,000 organizations, is proud to announce its inclusion on the prestigious Inc. 5000, coming in at #1131 on the publication’s list...

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We are pleased to announce that BoardPaq has achieved a significant milestone...

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You have a board member who declares that he or she has a conflict of interest. What’s the first thing you should do...

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My first experience working for a Board of Directors occurred when I joined a dynamic, vibrant, and growing trade association...

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