Today's entrepreneurs tiptoe through a minefield of potential problems that could cripple their businesses. How do you know the right move for your company? CB Insights recently analyzed 101 startup postmortems and identified the most common reasons for failure. Watch out for these top 10 mistakes
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Top 10 Reasons Startup Fails #infographic
Posted by SaadAhmadkhan under StartupsFrom http://www.visualistan.com 3485 days ago
5 Misconceptions About Business Plans - SmallBizClub
Posted by TaylorBPT under StartupsFrom http://smallbizclub.com 3486 days ago
How necessary is a business plan when starting a business? Is writing a business plan just a waste of time? Is a business plan the only way I can get my idea funded? The answers to these questions can at times be misconstrued.
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Close Relationships At Work Bring Value And Risks
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3486 days ago
We all have to communicate and collaborate with other people at work, but most of us start out instinctively trying to maintain an emotional distance from others in the work environment. In fact, most employee training courses recommend the distance if the work relationship crosses management level
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18 months ago I accidentally joined a startup. Here’s why I think it’s succeeding.
Posted by Wishpond under StartupsFrom https://medium.com 3488 days ago
My interviewer didn’t have any shoes or socks on.
I learned quickly that this wasn’t a pretentious affectation, but rather a fact: Nick genuinely doesn’t like wearing shoes. Or socks.
It was just one of a thousand things which took a little getting used to when I moved from a traditional mark Read More
I learned quickly that this wasn’t a pretentious affectation, but rather a fact: Nick genuinely doesn’t like wearing shoes. Or socks.
It was just one of a thousand things which took a little getting used to when I moved from a traditional mark Read More
Improving Your Community Can Improve Your Business
Posted by centrifugePR under StartupsFrom http://smallbiztrends.com 3488 days ago
When choosing a location for your startup, it can be tempting to go with a major hub like Silicon Valley.
And those hubs can definitely have their benefits. But they aren’t automatically better than lesser known areas or cities that don’t have huge existing startup communities.
If you choose an a Read More
And those hubs can definitely have their benefits. But they aren’t automatically better than lesser known areas or cities that don’t have huge existing startup communities.
If you choose an a Read More
Angel Investor Interview with Petri Lehmuskoski of Gorilla Ventures
Posted by George Meszaros under StartupsFrom http://www.successharbor.com 3488 days ago
What does it take to get angel investors for your company?
Petri Lehmuskoski is an angel investor who started six businesses, three of which became multi-million companies.
His companies have been listed among the fastest growing Finnish companies multiple times. Since his exit in 2010, Petri bec Read More
Petri Lehmuskoski is an angel investor who started six businesses, three of which became multi-million companies.
His companies have been listed among the fastest growing Finnish companies multiple times. Since his exit in 2010, Petri bec Read More
15 Tips for Getting Hired, Fast
Posted by HollyHanna under StartupsFrom http://www.theworkathomewoman.com 3488 days ago
Finding a work at home job can be very time consuming. Not only do you have to weed through the scams and sift through the various job sites to find the opportunities, but you need to make sure that the job is a good fit. Add in time for networking, polishing your resume, and practicing your interv
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3 Items You Must Address Before Taking Self Employment Plunge
Posted by AngelBiz under StartupsFrom http://www.smallbizviewpoints.com 3489 days ago
Self employment can be dream come true for many, but it can also be a nightmare. Here are 3 items you must consider before taking the self employment plunge.
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What Startups and Storytellers Can Learn from Ron Popeil
Posted by mapleleafmark under StartupsFrom http://www.markevans.ca 3489 days ago
There are some key lessons that Ron Popeil, who sold products such as the Pocket Fisherman on late-night infomercials, can teach entrepreneurs and startups about storytelling.
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3 Ways To Tell If Your Business Idea Is Worth Pursuing
Posted by George Meszaros under StartupsFrom http://www.successharbor.com 3489 days ago
In the early days as an entrepreneur, most people start their first company because they have an idea that infects their mind. They get so excited about the idea and the mechanics of how it works that they can’t get it out of their head – and as a new founder, this passion (and ignorance) can often
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