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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3255 days ago
Made Hot by: LoopLooper on December 21, 2015 6:18 am

Making more sales quickly today is no longer about selling. It’s all about getting customers to make a buy decision. Customers are more in control of their buying decisions than ever before, with the wealth of alternatives and information available online, and interactive access to sources they tru Read More

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5 Surprising Truths From A Crowdfunding Advocate

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3257 days ago
Made Hot by: DigiTechBlog on December 19, 2015 5:40 am

As an advisor to many entrepreneurs, I still hear frequently the irrational exuberance that crowdfunding is the quick alternative for startups that are passed over by overly demanding angels or venture capital investors. In reality, crowdfunding has become a major startup funding vehicle, with an e Read More

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Top 10 Tips for First-time Entrepreneurs

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From http://www.noobpreneur.com 3258 days ago
Made Hot by: BizWise on December 17, 2015 11:15 pm

Ten practical tips for first-time entrepreneurs that you can use to strike out into the world and become a successful entrepreneur. Read More

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5 Disruptive Startup Events Which Demand A New Plan

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3260 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on December 16, 2015 2:21 pm

Most entrepreneurs are so convinced that they are the disruptive element, they fail to anticipate that unknown facts or events can and will occur to disrupt their own well-laid plans. While it’s true that there is no way of know specifically what might happen, you need to anticipate the worst, and Read More

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6 Ways Employees Kill Productivity Through Gossip

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3261 days ago
Made Hot by: businessgross on December 15, 2015 11:49 am

As an entrepreneur, you should treat gossip among the members of your team as a reduction in productivity at best, and at worst, an indication of unhappy, un-empowered, or non-collaborative employees. As a leader, you should be asking yourself if you are the problem, and working hard to improve the Read More

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Should You Start Something You're Passionate About?

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From http://articles.bplans.com 3263 days ago
Made Hot by: Copysugar on December 14, 2015 8:46 pm

Some entrepreneurs will tell you unequivocally that you should follow your heart, and start a business based around something you’re truly passionate about. Is that wise?

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9 Principles For Countering Innovation Assassination

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3264 days ago
Made Hot by: SimplySmallBiz on December 13, 2015 8:59 am

One of the biggest challenges in any business, large or small, is overcoming the natural human preference for status quo, or fear of change. It means that most team members and executives alike have a natural tendency to prefer killing innovations rather than implementing them. Even customers, whil Read More

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Most Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns In 2015 That Will Inspire You

Posted by AdeyemiAdisa under Startups
From http://www.onaplatterofgold.com 3265 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on December 11, 2015 8:57 am

Many aspiring as well as established entrepreneurs have used crowdfunding to fund their projects. This year has witnessed some of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns ever funded in the history of crowdfunding business. The infographic below highlights some of the most successful crowdfunding Read More

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4 Tips to Avoid Entrepreneurial Burnout

Posted by Nellie Akalp under Startups
From http://blog.corpnet.com 3265 days ago
Made Hot by: businessgross on December 11, 2015 12:45 am

Let’s face it: while most days you love running your business, there are those days where you feel like crawling back under the covers. Rather than letting the stress of running your business destroy you, be proactive about handling it better. Here’s how. Read More

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10 Practices That Lead To The Demise Of Any Business

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3267 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on December 8, 2015 4:30 pm

Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs seem to prefer to fail their way to the top, rather than do some research and learn from the successes and mistakes of others. It seems to be part of the “fail fast, fail often” mantra often heard in Silicon Valley. As an advisor to many startups, I’m convinced it’ Read More