I was shocked to read an old Gallup study that indicates only 13 percent of employees worldwide are actively engaged at work, and more recent data shows only a small change in the right direction. In my own experience as a startup advisor and mentor, I find that entrepreneurs who can’t attract and
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You Need A Motivated Startup Team To Change The World
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3005 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on July 3, 2016 6:29 pm
Start a Side Project in Your Next Lunch Break — 8 Project Ideas to Try
Posted by trivedirock91 under StartupsFrom https://www.process.st 3006 days ago
Made Hot by: StellaShveyqgd on July 2, 2016 10:52 pm
Thinking of starting a side project?
What kinds of side projects should you take on?
The first question when looking to take on a side project is ‘what should I do?’.
Well, a side project can be a way to put your mind off of your usual tasks, or a way to sharpen your skills up to get bette Read More
What kinds of side projects should you take on?
The first question when looking to take on a side project is ‘what should I do?’.
Well, a side project can be a way to put your mind off of your usual tasks, or a way to sharpen your skills up to get bette Read More
How to Open a Coffee Shop of Your Own
Posted by stillwagon428 under StartupsFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3007 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on July 2, 2016 2:11 pm
Thinking about starting your own coffee shop? You’re not alone. Coffee shops are already incredibly popular. A variety of coffee franchises to challenge industry leader Starbucks are already available, but there’s no need to spend a huge amount of money on a franchise. You can launch your own indep
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Bold Entrepreneurs Now Create New Market Categories
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3007 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on July 2, 2016 8:20 am
Have you noticed that the really big startup wins in the last couple of decades have come from creating and dominating new market categories, more than just new solutions? Steve Jobs was a master new category king, by preaching the need for new thinking as he introduced the iPad, iPhone, and Apple
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How to Write the Competition Section of Your Business Plan
Posted by PASjonathan under StartupsFrom http://articles.bplans.com 3007 days ago
Made Hot by: thelastword on July 1, 2016 6:21 am
There are only two reasons for real businesses being without competition, even for a short time:
1st is that your business or product is so new, so innovative, that nobody else can duplicate it.
2nd is a fatal flaw that others know and you don’t: it’s not a good enough business to attract others Read More
1st is that your business or product is so new, so innovative, that nobody else can duplicate it.
2nd is a fatal flaw that others know and you don’t: it’s not a good enough business to attract others Read More
Letting Go to Grow - AceConcierge
Posted by aceconcierge under StartupsFrom http://aceconcierge.net 3008 days ago
Made Hot by: luvhealthcare on June 30, 2016 11:10 pm
When you first launched your startup, you needed to have your hands in everything that went on. But if your ultimate goal involves scaling your business beyond startup and into a full-fledged company, you need to master the art of letting go.
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Checklist For Becoming A More Effective Team Leader
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3011 days ago
Made Hot by: mikehartman1 on June 29, 2016 1:35 pm
Entrepreneurs need to be effective team leaders, since no one can transform an idea into a product and a business without some help. Unfortunately many founders I work with as a mentor are experts on the technical side, but have no insight into leading a team. But fortunately, team building is a sk
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5 Reasons Startups Need Revenue As Well As Users
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3010 days ago
Made Hot by: MarketWiz on June 28, 2016 1:53 pm
Some analysts argue that revenue drives growth, while others say user growth drives revenue. Both have worked. Google reached $1B in revenue within five years of incorporation, and now has a market capitalization of over $400B. Twitter showed no focus on revenue in the first five years, but was abl
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11 Reasons Why Failing at Your First Startup Might Be a Good Thing
Posted by ivanpw under StartupsFrom http://www.noobpreneur.com 3011 days ago
Made Hot by: deanuk on June 27, 2016 9:07 pm
Why is failing at your first startup a good thing for your entrepreneurial career? These answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council.
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Podcast: Starting Your Own Business and Preparing For SharkTank
Posted by SmallBizAhead under StartupsFrom http://sba.thehartford.com 3011 days ago
Made Hot by: blogexpert on June 27, 2016 8:28 pm
Another Podcast is upon us! Elizabeth Larkin and Gene Marks chat with a guest, Tim Barklage, a co-founder of Better Life. This startup was featured on a episode of ABC's SharkTank. Have a listen to Tim's journey and subscribe to our weekly newsletter!
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