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Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2693 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on July 2, 2017 8:01 pm

In my role as an advisor to entrepreneurs and new businesses, I often get asked to critique an idea, but rarely get asked to comment on an implementation plan, or execution actions to date. For the record, my experience tells me that success in a new business has very little to do with the idea, an Read More

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7 Business Lessons You Can Learn From A 7-Year-Old

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2695 days ago
Made Hot by: thelastword on July 1, 2017 12:05 am

Parents, it’s never too early to start nurturing entrepreneurial talents in your kids! As an active business advisor and angel investor, I’m convinced that we are rapidly entering a new age of the entrepreneur, and those who are best prepared will be the first to reap some big rewards. Read More

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5 Reasons a Coworking Space Makes Sense for Your Startup

Posted by brianamorgaine under Startups
From http://articles.bplans.com 2696 days ago
Made Hot by: fundpr on June 30, 2017 11:28 pm

If you've just started your business, you might not have office space. Find out why coworking can be a great solution—and offer more than just a desk. Read More

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Is Blockchain Disrupting The Way Startups Raise Funds?

Posted by erikemanuelli under Startups
From https://www.forbes.com 2694 days ago
Made Hot by: JamesMcAllister on June 29, 2017 10:05 pm

Startups are now exploring blockchain’s use in fintech and startup funding. This month alone, there were around 10 blockchain startups that launched their own cryptocurrency presales to fund their ventures. Block.One has joined the likes of Civic, Status, and TenX to use the Ethereum blockchain net Read More

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10 Guidelines For Storytelling To Hype Your Startup

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2697 days ago
Made Hot by: BizWise on June 29, 2017 8:20 am

The entrepreneur’s challenge is to effectively communicate their value proposition, not only to customers, but also to vendors, partners, investors, and their own team. Especially for technical founders, this is normally all about presenting impressive facts. But in reality facts only go so far. St Read More

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11 Questions to Help Your Business Start Off on the Right Foot

Posted by brianamorgaine under Startups
From http://articles.bplans.com 2697 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on June 29, 2017 7:42 am

So many entrepreneurs have great ideas, but still make crucial starting mistakes. What to start your business right? Ask yourself these questions first. Read More

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6 Ways To Spot Innovative Thinkers For Your Startup

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2699 days ago
Made Hot by: blogexpert on June 27, 2017 10:22 am

Entrepreneurs are usually highly creative and innovative, but many innovative people are not entrepreneurs. Since it takes a team of people to build a great company, the challenge is to find that small percentage of innovative people, and then nurture the tendency, rather than stifle it. Read More

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Spotlight: Bryson City Bicycles Offers a Friendly Atmosphere

Posted by stillwagon428 under Startups
From https://smallbiztrends.com 2702 days ago
Made Hot by: fundpr on June 26, 2017 10:33 am

If you’ve ever been to a bicycle shop, you may have been struck by how exclusive or unwelcoming the environment was. But that’s where one shop, Bryson City Bicycles, aims to set itself apart. Read about how this destination bike shop has built its business around a simple philosophy. Read More

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Do You Have The Right Stuff For A Growth Business?

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2700 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on June 26, 2017 9:03 am

As an angel investor, I get approached regularly by aspiring entrepreneurs who can talk endlessly about their latest great idea, and little else. While I recognize that every new venture starts with an idea, a successful business of lasting value is all about people and execution. Every investor is Read More

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5 New Rules For Marketing In This Participation Age

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2702 days ago
Made Hot by: fundpr on June 24, 2017 4:39 pm

Have you noticed that more companies beg you to participate in their business today? It started with an email survey on your last stay at their hotel, but now includes requests for online product reviews, to social media input on the design of future products. They do it because engaged customers b Read More