In my experience as an advisor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I often encounter the myth that an initial startup requires investors. The reality is that over 80 percent of new businesses will never attract venture capital or Angel funding, according to experts, and there are many good reasons for skipp
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Smart Entrepreneurs Build Startups Without Investors
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2855 days ago
Entrepreneurs Need The Right Mindset Before Products
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2856 days ago
Made Hot by: MarketWiz on September 7, 2016 7:27 pm
As an Angel investor and a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m always disappointed to see founders who seem stressed out most of the time, and more annoyed than energized by the abundance of challenges they see in building their startup. The entrepreneurial lifestyle is a tough one under the best
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7 Tips To Achieve Entrepreneur Work-Life Balance
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2857 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on September 6, 2016 7:21 am
A common request I hear from aspiring entrepreneurs is for an assessment of their latest idea. I don’t even try to assess things at the idea level, since I can’t read minds. I can assess execution plans, if you have any. Yet I believe that business success is more a function of the person than the
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8 Attributes That Still Make Superstars In Business
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2858 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggerpalooza on September 5, 2016 6:15 am
Superstars in business are the ones who get things done, not the ones who work the most hours or are always busy. Whether it be in a startup or a large enterprise, everyone can name those few individuals who stand out as unstoppable, and always seem to be in the forefront of results. Yet if you thi
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6 Value Priorities That Attract All Serious Investors
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2860 days ago
Young entrepreneurs often are so excited by new technology or their latest invention that they forget to translate it into a value proposition that their customers or potential investors can understand and relate to. They become frustrated with investors, senior executives, and even customers who d
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The Right Way To Get Funding From Family And Friends
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Made Hot by: marketingvalue on September 2, 2016 10:40 am
Most entrepreneurs I know are so passionate about their new idea that they are surprised when family and friends don’t line up to invest in their new venture. Yet they tend to ignore this problem, and move on quickly to professional investors. They don’t realize that most Angel investors and ventur
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6 Ways To Find A Fundable Startup Market Opportunity
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2863 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on August 31, 2016 10:24 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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8 Keys To Attracting The Right Technical Co-Founder
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2864 days ago
Technology is so key to every business these days that experienced business-smart but non-tech entrepreneurs are feeling 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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Winning Companies Lead With A New Culture Mindset
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2865 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on August 30, 2016 9:53 am
With today’s interactive social media and the real-time Internet, both customers and employees see inside your company easily, so you can’t hide your real company culture. At the same time relationship perceptions have become the biggest drivers to customer loyalty and employee engagement. Thus in
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Are You Getting Your Fair Share Of Startup Equity?
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2867 days ago
I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a co-founder or two. You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology, or money. So the first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity
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