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Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3514 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on April 6, 2015 3:37 pm

Social media is so pervasive in today’s world that every entrepreneur believes instinctively that they know how to use it for their startup. Many soon find that what you do in a personal context doesn’t necessarily translate to your business, and measuring business value is quite different from mea Read More

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Why 5 minutes of 'Goo-diligence' will save your startup thousands

Posted by hcordner under Startups
From http://venturebeat.com 3515 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on April 5, 2015 11:28 am

I now live by the rule of “Goo-diligence.” Whenever have a new idea or am asked for feedback on someone else’s, I won’t move forward without a quick search on Google. I hate to say it, but many of my “great ideas” have stopped before they ever started because of things I’ve found in less than five Read More

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10 Paths Which Often Lead To Early Business Failure

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3517 days ago
Made Hot by: leonesimmy on April 4, 2015 1:36 pm

Every entrepreneur I know has their favorite excuse for a previous failure – an investor backed out, the economy took a downturn, or a supplier delivered bad quality. These things outside your control do happen, but based on my years of experience as a startup advisor and Angel investor, I still se Read More

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Do You Have The Personality To Become A Successful Entrepreneur

Posted by George Meszaros under Startups
From http://www.successharbor.com 3517 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggerpalooza on April 4, 2015 1:26 pm

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur?You might ask yourself “do I have what it takes?”The magic is in the personality.Is there such a thing as an entrepreneur personality? And, if there is, what is it? Read More

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Every Entrepreneur Dreams Of A Startup Without Risk

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3519 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on April 2, 2015 2:10 am

Outside of dreams, there is no real business opportunity without risk. Serious entrepreneurs know that, but too many “wannabes” still fall for that elusive get-rich-quick scheme with no risk. As an active Angel investor, I still hear entrepreneurs asserting large opportunities with minimal risk and Read More

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What Type of Business Plan Do I Need?

Posted by PASAngelique under Startups
From http://articles.bplans.com 3522 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on March 31, 2015 10:08 pm

"We get this question a lot, mainly because there are so many different things labelled as business plans: strategic plans, annual plans, operational plans, feasibility plans, and, of course, what most people think of, business plans for startups seeking investment. " Read More

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No Expert Has A Startup Checklist To Ensure Success

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3521 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on March 31, 2015 8:19 pm

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. I wish it was that easy. The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bri Read More

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Top 20 Twitter Small Business Experts to Follow - LenCred

Posted by TomGazaway under Startups
From http://www.lencred.com 3523 days ago
Made Hot by: NolanGreen on March 30, 2015 2:13 pm

Here is your look at the Top 20 Twitter Small Business Experts to Follow. These thought leaders are here to help small business owners make their small business dream a reality. Read More

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How To Start A Tech Startup As A Non-Technical Founder

Posted by George Meszaros under Startups
From http://www.successharbor.com 3523 days ago
Made Hot by: sophia2 on March 30, 2015 1:49 pm

Can you start a technical startup as a non-technical founder?
You drastically increase your chance for success if you build on what you already know. Does it mean that that’s the only way to succeed? Of course, not. The technical part of a tech startup is a small part of what will make your busine Read More

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Is Your Use Of Social Media For Marketing Working?

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3522 days ago
Made Hot by: NolanGreen on March 30, 2015 12:59 pm

Isn’t it frustrating to think you finally understand something in business, like marketing with social media, only to realize that the landscape changed while you were looking at other priorities? For example, it used to be that marketing via social media meant banner ads on Facebook, buying search Read More