I love owning a business and wouldn’t trade it for a traditional 9-5 job no matter what the offer. However, it’s not all roses. There are a few things that make it tough, especially for those starting out. I’m wondering if you can relate to my top three.
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3 Challenging Small Business Truths
Posted by centralpawebster under StartupsFrom http://strellasocialmedia.com 3538 days ago
Made Hot by: logistico on August 30, 2014 6:33 am
Entrepreneurs Need To Keep Their Business Focused
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3538 days ago
Made Hot by: sophia2 on August 28, 2014 8:37 pm
One of the most common failures I see in startups is lack of focus. Unfocused entrepreneurs boast that their new technology will generate multiple disruptive products for consumers as well as enterprises around the world. Investors hear this as trying to do too many things with limited resources, m
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Back to School for YOU! How to get Smarter and Grow your Business
Posted by Nellie Akalp under StartupsFrom http://www.themogulmom.com 3541 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on August 28, 2014 1:33 pm
Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet.com, shares how you can get back to school this fall to get smarter and grow your business in this post on The Mogul Mom.
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Investors Love A Credible Entrepreneur Market Sizing
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3540 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on August 28, 2014 11:43 am
Many entrepreneurs are so enamored with their product vision that they believe their own hype, and are convinced that the market for their solution is so huge that no one will ask them for independent market-research data. They don’t realize that business projections with no third-party validation
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Startups Who Hide Early Work Only Fool Themselves
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3541 days ago
Made Hot by: kingofcontent92 on August 26, 2014 9:51 am
It’s popular these days for startup founders to operate in stealth mode, meaning no details about the idea or progress are shared with anyone until the big reveal and rollout. The common reason given is that this prevents any competitor from stealing their idea and beating them to market. In my vie
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Street-Smart Entrepreneurs Need High-Tech Partners
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3546 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on August 24, 2014 2:30 pm
Technology is so key to every business these days that experienced business-smart but non-tech entrepreneurs are falling deeper and deeper in the hole. Even if they realize that they need real technical strength at the top, they are not sure how to attract and select the talent and expertise they r
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Savvy Entrepreneurs Plan Both Business And Product
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3544 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on August 23, 2014 6:54 pm
Most technical entrepreneurs I know demand the discipline of a product specification or plan, and then assume that their great product will drive a great business. Serious investors, on the other hand, look for a professional business plan or summary first, and hardly ever look at the product plan.
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Four Secrets to Staying Sane as a Business Owner
Posted by Nellie Akalp under StartupsFrom http://experts.allbusiness.com 3549 days ago
Made Hot by: leonesimmy on August 21, 2014 8:50 am
Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet.com, shares 4 tips on staying sane as a business owner in this post on AllBusiness.com.
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Investor Secrets For Smart Competitive Positioning
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3548 days ago
Made Hot by: NolanGreen on August 20, 2014 9:37 am
In their passion and excitement about a new product or service, entrepreneurs tend to continually narrow the scope of potential competitors, and often claim to have no direct competitors. This raises a big red flag with potential investors, who conclude that no competitors means no market, or you h
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Every Small Business Founder Needs An Advisor
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3550 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on August 19, 2014 12:06 pm
Friends tell you what you want to hear. Advisors tell you what you need to hear. When the message is the same from both, you don’t need the advisor anymore. In that sense, you should think of an advisor more like your mentor who has done all he can. You always need the friend
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