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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3278 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on November 28, 2015 4:40 pm

Starting an entrepreneurial business, or maintaining the competitiveness of a mature business, requires innovation. Yet everyone I know seems to have a different perspective on what constitutes real innovation, and why is seems to happen so rarely. Another challenge is to debunk some of the common Read More

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Episode 14: Be Your Own Boss, Restaurant Owners, and Friendliest Cities for Businesses

Posted by PASAngelique under Startups
From http://articles.bplans.com 3278 days ago
Made Hot by: MarketWiz on November 28, 2015 4:42 am

Peter and Jonathan discuss the pros and cons of being your own boss, interview Eric Cacciatore (creator of the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast) about what he’s learned from other restaurant owners, and examine Thumbtack’s list of the 10 friendliest cities for small business.

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7 Principles Define A New Win-Win Model Of Business

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3281 days ago
Made Hot by: MasterMinuteman on November 27, 2015 2:41 am

As an entrepreneur, it’s never too early to set the culture you need for a thriving business, as well as thriving employees, customers, partners, and vendors. In fact, in my experience, cultures are very hard to change, so if you don’t get it right the first time, the road ahead will forever be dif Read More

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How to Protect Your Baby—Your Business Idea!

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From http://articles.bplans.com 3280 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on November 26, 2015 11:00 am

Nearly all businesses, whether they are small or large, are comprised of intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets. How are you protecting yours?
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7 Criteria For Selecting an Entrepreneur-Confidant

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3280 days ago
Made Hot by: FutureVision on November 25, 2015 3:31 pm

Most entrepreneurs are too stubborn to seek a mentor for guidance: They have so much confidence in themselves and their ideas that they don’t see the need to ask anyone for advice. The best entrepreneurs, however, actually claim multiple mentors: Mark Zuckerberg relied on Steve Jobs at Apple and Wa Read More

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7 Key Maxims of a Mindset Focused on Growth

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3282 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on November 24, 2015 10:12 am

Based on my experience advising entrepreneurs, I’m convinced that success is often more a mindset than a specific set of skills or intelligence. The mindset I’m looking for is one that sees challenges as exciting rather than threatening, setbacks as learning opportunities and that effort and persev Read More

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How to Inspire More Women to Become Entrepreneurs

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From http://huff.to 3284 days ago
Made Hot by: thelastword on November 23, 2015 11:37 am

Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet.com, shares how to inspire more women to take the journey of entrepreneurship in her latest on Huffington Post Read More

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8 Signs That Your Startup Success May Be In Jeopardy

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3283 days ago
Made Hot by: leonesimmy on November 23, 2015 9:31 am

How many entrepreneurs do you know that “almost” made it big? Startups are very risky, and most fail. Yet entrepreneurship is one of the fastest growing trends in business today. Surveys show that entrepreneurs are among the happiest people in business, despite the challenges. Yet it would pay real Read More

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5 Personality Types That Thrive In New Businesses

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3288 days ago
Made Hot by: luvhealthcare on November 18, 2015 11:30 pm

As a startup advisor, I see many aspiring entrepreneurs whose primary motivation seems to be to work part time, or get rich quick, or avoid anyone else telling them what to do. Let me assure you, from personal experience, and from helping many successful as well as struggling entrepreneurs, that st Read More

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How to spark interest when asked “What do you do?”

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From http://mallaharidat.com 3288 days ago
Made Hot by: MarketWiz on November 18, 2015 10:21 am

Do you wish you had a better way to answer the question: : "So what does your business do?" Most people tend to introduce themselves based on what they do. The problem is that it doesn’t tell the listener what makes you stand out. So don’t start with your title. Answer this question instead: Read More