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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3170 days ago
Made Hot by: sophia2 on March 16, 2016 3:55 pm

Every startup founder rightfully starts out as the single leader of the startup, but as the business grows, many entrepreneurs struggle with relinquishing any control, or fail to recognize and allow other leaders to emerge. The result is that the business becomes dysfunctional as growth stagnates, Read More

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5 Strategies For Leading Breakthrough Market Changes

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3169 days ago
Made Hot by: mikehartman1 on March 15, 2016 10:49 am

Every entrepreneur realizes that change is now the norm, and they have to adapt their business quickly to survive and prosper. In fact, the best entrepreneurs seem to see breakthrough changes coming even before they really happen, and are able to turn them into huge new opportunities. In the trade, Read More

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8 Ways To Get Off The Ground With Angel Investors

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3171 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on March 14, 2016 2:27 pm

Angel investors are still the lifeblood of early-stage startups, despite the surge of activity in crowdfunding and an increasing early interest from venture capitalists. According to the Angel Capital Association, at least 300,000 people have made angel investments in the last two years, totaling $ Read More

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4 Initiatives To Hone A Business Innovation Mindset

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3173 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on March 13, 2016 12:39 pm

Why do a few entrepreneurs, like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, seem to come up with all the real innovations, while the majority of business leaders seem stuck in the rut of linear thinking? I have always wondered if innovation required some rare gene mutation, or whether I might be missing a simple fo Read More

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4 Tips for Doing Business Globally

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From http://blog.corpnet.com 3173 days ago
Made Hot by: BizWise on March 13, 2016 11:58 am

Whether you’re starting a business on an international scale or expanding your existing business to include foreign markets, doing business globally presents some situations you ordinarily won’t face domestically. Use the following four strategies to penetrate overseas markets and share your busine Read More

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Putting P.A.S.S.I.O.N. to work for your new start-up

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From http://www.tonypaullconsulting.com 3174 days ago
Made Hot by: DigiTechBlog on March 11, 2016 3:09 am

It takes more than just passion to be a successful home or small business owner. However, maybe we can get PASSION to work for us in more ways than we have traditionally believed it can Read More

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6 Ways For Entrepreneurs To Hone Leadership Skills

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3177 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on March 9, 2016 12:06 pm

Almost every entrepreneur starts their journey by developing a solution, based on their knowledge of a new technology or required service. Developer skills are necessary, but not sufficient, to build a business. A real business requires leadership – thought leadership to attract customers and mind Read More

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7 Ways To Sustain Top Performers In Your Business

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3176 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on March 8, 2016 2:37 pm

Every business wants and needs top performers, but most entrepreneurs and executives assume that if they hire and train the smartest and most experienced people, they will get exceptional performance. They forget that top performance is a two-way street, requiring comparable initiative and responsi Read More

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10 Startup Mistakes You Can't Afford To Make Again

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3178 days ago
Made Hot by: mikehartman1 on March 7, 2016 9:20 am

The good news is that everyone expects entrepreneurs to make mistakes, since founders explore uncharted territory. In fact, investors recognize that founders usually learn more from mistakes than from success, so a well-explained startup failure can improve their odds of funding the next time aroun Read More

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Rule of Thumb Definition - Exit Promise

Posted by Exit Promise under Startups
From http://exitpromise.com 3181 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on March 4, 2016 2:01 am

The term ‘rule of thumb’ generally refers to the idea of a principle with a broad application – something that is not intended to be exact or strictly accurate. In the business world, the term ‘rule of thumb’ refers to a guideline that provides simplified advice about a particular subject.

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