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Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4096 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on September 6, 2013 6:07 am

Most businesses spend big money testing their brand logo, catchy marketing phrases, and demographics, but spend little time training and validating that their employees can and do deliver memorable experiences to their customers. The result, according to a recent Gallup survey, with 70 percent of U Read More

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Would You Be Able To Deal With A Startup Failure?

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4095 days ago
Made Hot by: techmedia on September 5, 2013 11:43 pm

If your first startup fails, you are about average. Most entrepreneurs fail on at least one attempt. Investors agree that an entrepreneur who has never failed probably hasn’t pushed the limits. What investors look for is not that you never fail, but that you learn from the failure, maintain a posit Read More

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If I Don’t Work, I Don’t Get Paid – Is It Okay to Take a Break?

Posted by HollyHanna under Startups
From http://www.theworkathomewoman.com 4099 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on September 5, 2013 1:41 pm

As a freelancer and business owner, I don’t get paid if I’m not working. I’ve had great work-ethic instilled in me, and I’ve been known to work seven days a week all day long. I bet you can relate… So what happens when we hit a wall or just get tired of working all the time? When our spouses or chi Read More

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12 Tips You Should Know Before Starting a Business

Posted by viclogic under Startups
From http://entreb.com 4097 days ago
Made Hot by: techmedia on September 5, 2013 7:57 am

Here are some important things you should know before entering into entrepreneurship or starting your own business. These tips include personal development and sticking to your business plan. Read More

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How Many Friends Do Startup Founders Really Need?

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4097 days ago
Made Hot by: LimeWood on September 5, 2013 5:21 am

The Internet and social media have totally destroyed the meaning of the word “friend” and even changed it from a noun to a verb. On Twitter and Facebook, many young people follow hundreds of friends before age twenty, all without ever having physically said or heard a word from most of them. Facebo Read More

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Are mumpreneurs the future of the small business landscape?

Posted by bOnline under Startups
From http://www.bonline.com 4098 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on September 4, 2013 5:31 pm

In today’s economic climate, many new parents are facing a tough decision when it comes to balancing their career with childcare. With many dealing with more budget constraints than ever, it’s becoming less realistic for new parents to give up work to look after their children. Find out how a new t Read More

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7 Tips For Entrepreneurs Who Like To Work Alone

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4099 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on September 4, 2013 6:31 am

You can’t win as an entrepreneur working alone. You need to have business relationships with team members, investors, customers, and a myriad of other support people. That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply. Read More

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Four 21st Century Startups Filling Old-Fashioned Needs

Posted by megantotka under Startups
From http://tweakyourbiz.com 4098 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on September 3, 2013 7:11 pm

One characteristic of successful startups is their ability to offer innovative solutions to age-old problems. Health. Education. Communication. Comfort. Why depend on old-fashioned ways to meet these old-fashioned needs? “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” right?

Fortunately for the rest of us, Read More

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