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Entrepreneurs Learn New Rules for Real Influence - http://blog.startupprofessionals.com

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4145 days ago
Made Hot by: executivedecision on December 29, 2012 5:12 am

Successful entrepreneurs, like Tony Hsieh of Zappos and Casey Sheahan of Patagonia, have long since realized that influence is no longer something that you do to someone to get what you want, but requires listening and relationship building to do what they want, with a win-win outcome. We now live Read More

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Interview With 7 Figure Blogger Jim Wang Founder Of PlanForTheSale.com

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From http://mywifequitherjob.com 4151 days ago
Made Hot by: Herby on December 28, 2012 7:58 pm

No matter how you look at at, selling any business for 7 figures is pretty damn amazing. And what’s even more impressive is that Jim was a one man show at the time. He built his blog from the ground up all by himself. Read More

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Mark Cuban: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know Before Starting a Business

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From http://www.entrepreneur.com 4144 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on December 28, 2012 3:05 am

I like the outspoken attitude of Mark Cuban. Read what the billionaire tech entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" star says on all things startups and investing. Read More

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Ask Your Customers to Participate in Your Marketing

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4150 days ago
Made Hot by: kingofcontent92 on December 27, 2012 3:42 am

Have you noticed that more companies beg you to participate in their business today? It started with an email survey on your last stay at their hotel, but now includes requests for online product reviews, to social media input on the design of future products. They do it because engaged customers b Read More

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Interview with Duxter Founder Adam Lieb

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From http://www.killerstartups.com 4146 days ago
Made Hot by: DigiTechBlog on December 27, 2012 1:24 am

We all have multiple personalities and multiple lives. I’m not talking about the Dexter-serial-killer type personalities, although I suppose that’s just a more extreme example. No, what I mean is that each and every one of us is a slightly different person depending on the environment we’re placed Read More

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This Holiday Season Entrepreneurs Need to Reflect

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4146 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on December 27, 2012 12:38 am

It’s been a challenging business year, but I hope you are all taking some time off this long holiday weekend, to celebrate with the family. Even those of you who are not Christian and see Christmas as just another day should still enjoy the holiday spirit, take a break from work, and enjoy your lov Read More

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Essential End-of-Year Financial Strategy for Startups

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From http://techzulu.com 4148 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on December 26, 2012 6:46 am

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for businesses. Why? Because you get to work on your 2013 annual budget.

Okay, maybe financial planning isn’t as much fun as drinking egg nog, but, for entrepreneurs, it’s an essential practice that will yield far greater rewards. Read More

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Did you always want to control your own destiny?

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From http://www.kirchnerpcg.com 4147 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on December 26, 2012 6:34 am

One of the most common characteristics of entrepreneurs is that they have known for a long time that they wanted to control their own destiny. As a child it may have been unclear to them how they would do that but if you ask them today the majority would tell you it was certainly the case. Read More

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10 Action Items to Keep Angel Investors Hovering

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4147 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on December 26, 2012 6:33 am

Every new startup I know dreams of being funded early by one of the 318,000 active Angel investors in the USA alone. But many entrepreneurs don’t realize that Angels are also extremely discerning in the projects that they will invest in, rejecting approximately 97% of the proposals submitted to the Read More

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Starting an Online Franchise VS an Online Business Opportunity

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From http://www.thenewbusinessidea.com 4148 days ago
Made Hot by: Sian Phillips on December 25, 2012 6:50 pm

As the internet grows, more and more entrepreneurs are looking to start a business online. The best way to find the income opportunity that best matches your needs is to start eliminating some of those options. Let’s take franchises vs business opportunities....

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