There is an old saying that good lawyers run away from risk, while good businessmen run towards risk. Entrepreneurs see “no risk” as meaning “no reward.” In reality, all risks are not the same. Many risks can be managed or calculated to improve growth or provide a competitive edge, while others, li
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10 Calculated Risks That Lead To Startup Success
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3539 days ago
8 Principles For Getting Things Done In A Startup
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3541 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on August 31, 2014 12:36 am
We all know at least one entrepreneur who always gets things done, and appears unstoppable in his quest. All of you probably know many others who talk incessantly about their great ideas, but never seem to even get started, or they give up at the first obstacle. What are the attributes that make an
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Entrepreneurs Need To Keep Their Business Focused
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3542 days ago
Made Hot by: sophia2 on August 28, 2014 8:37 pm
One of the most common failures I see in startups is lack of focus. Unfocused entrepreneurs boast that their new technology will generate multiple disruptive products for consumers as well as enterprises around the world. Investors hear this as trying to do too many things with limited resources, m
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How Entrepreneurs Must Reinvent Themselves To Thrive
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3543 days ago
Made Hot by: profmarketing on August 31, 2014 5:33 pm
Sometimes entrepreneurs are so focused on making change happen for others, that they forget that continually changing themselves and their company is equally important. Some get stuck in a rut and get run over by competitors with new technology, like Eastman Kodak, and others get pushed into a cris
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Investors Love A Credible Entrepreneur Market Sizing
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3544 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on August 28, 2014 11:43 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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Startups Who Hide Early Work Only Fool Themselves
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3545 days ago
Made Hot by: kingofcontent92 on August 26, 2014 9:51 am
It’s popular these days for startup founders to operate in stealth mode, meaning no details about the idea or progress are shared with anyone until the big reveal and rollout. The common reason given is that this prevents any competitor from stealing their idea and beating them to market. In my vie
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Savvy Entrepreneurs Plan Both Business And Product
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3548 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on August 23, 2014 6:54 pm
Most technical entrepreneurs I know demand the discipline of a product specification or plan, and then assume that their great product will drive a great business. Serious investors, on the other hand, look for a professional business plan or summary first, and hardly ever look at the product plan.
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5 Clues To Investor-Friendly Financial Estimates
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3549 days ago
Most entrepreneurs struggle with financial projections, not wanting to commit to numbers they can’t deliver, and having no clue what investors might consider reasonable. However, making no projections, or non-credible projections will get your startup marked as unfundable. I recommend a simple set
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Street-Smart Entrepreneurs Need High-Tech Partners
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3550 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on August 24, 2014 2:30 pm
Technology is so key to every business these days that experienced business-smart but non-tech entrepreneurs are falling 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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Investor Secrets For Smart Competitive Positioning
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3552 days ago
Made Hot by: NolanGreen on August 20, 2014 9:37 am
In their passion and excitement about a new product or service, entrepreneurs tend to continually narrow the scope of potential competitors, and often claim to have no direct competitors. This raises a big red flag with potential investors, who conclude that no competitors means no market, or you h
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