Building a successful startup is not a job for the Lone Ranger. Every entrepreneur must effectively collaborate with many people, including internal team members, partners, customers, and investors. Real collaboration requires leadership and initiative from the entrepreneur in order to drive the co
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Effective Collaboration is a Necessity, Not an Accessory
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3071 days ago
7 Traits That Define Work Productivity Superstars
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3072 days ago
Made Hot by: marketingvalue on December 6, 2015 2:11 pm
Whether your business is a startup or large corporation, you need at least a few superstars who can get things done, despite all the challenges and distractions in the world today. Certainly, we've all heard the excuses of those who can't or won't perform. We've heard the repeated demands on our ti
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These 8 Disciplines Define A Fundable Entrepreneur
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3076 days ago
Aspiring entrepreneurs often ask me what to do first when starting a business. Let me assure you, there is no absolute right or wrong, but there is real value in doing things in a sequence that minimizes the risks, optimizes your efforts and generates the best “first impression” on potential invest
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4 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Create More Innovations
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3077 days ago
Made Hot by: MarketWiz on December 2, 2015 1:49 pm
In today’s fast moving world of business startups, learning trumps knowing every time. What established businesses know through experience keeps them from looking for the new and innovative ways to do what they do better, cheaper, and faster. I’m convinced that’s why most mature companies are slowi
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9 Business Leader Bad Habits That Sabotage Results
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3078 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggerpalooza on December 1, 2015 9:49 am
After working with dozens of entrepreneurs, I’m still amazed that some seem to be able to do the job easily and effectively, always in control, while others always seem to be struggling, out-of-control, and fighting the latest crisis. I am more and more convinced that it is the right business behav
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6 Reasons Startups Should Skip the Big-Bang Launch
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3079 days ago
Big-bang hard launches make sense for large enterprises like Apple or Microsoft, who are building on existing revenue streams and have the resources for lavish events, Superbowl ads and large inventory buildups. But for startups with limited resources and experience, I always recommend a soft launc
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8 Myths That Can Inhibit Innovation In Your Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3081 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on November 28, 2015 4:40 pm
Starting an entrepreneurial business, or maintaining the competitiveness of a mature business, requires innovation. Yet everyone I know seems to have a different perspective on what constitutes real innovation, and why is seems to happen so rarely. Another challenge is to debunk some of the common
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7 Criteria For Selecting an Entrepreneur-Confidant
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3083 days ago
Made Hot by: FutureVision on November 25, 2015 3:31 pm
Most entrepreneurs are too stubborn to seek a mentor for guidance: They have so much confidence in themselves and their ideas that they don’t see the need to ask anyone for advice. The best entrepreneurs, however, actually claim multiple mentors: Mark Zuckerberg relied on Steve Jobs at Apple and Wa
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7 Principles Define A New Win-Win Model Of Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3084 days ago
Made Hot by: MasterMinuteman on November 27, 2015 2:41 am
As an entrepreneur, it’s never too early to set the culture you need for a thriving business, as well as thriving employees, customers, partners, and vendors. In fact, in my experience, cultures are very hard to change, so if you don’t get it right the first time, the road ahead will forever be dif
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7 Key Maxims of a Mindset Focused on Growth
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3085 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on November 24, 2015 10:12 am
Based on my experience advising entrepreneurs, I’m convinced that success is often more a mindset than a specific set of skills or intelligence. The mindset I’m looking for is one that sees challenges as exciting rather than threatening, setbacks as learning opportunities and that effort and persev
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