After many years in business, working in large companies as well as startups, I’m no longer surprised at why mature and successful companies struggle with introducing innovative new ventures as the market and environment changes. Their track record is dire, with only twelve percent of the companies
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Martinzwilling submitted the following stories to BizSugar
Startup Professionals Musings: 5 Preconditions for Success in Spawning a New Venture
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 700 days ago
Startup Professionals Musings: 7 Principles For Success As An Owner Or Team Member
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 701 days ago
One of the realities of being an entrepreneur is that you have to keep learning and changing to survive. Everyone on the startup team knows there is no buffer, and no personal isolation from impact based on your job description that can save you. Thus everyone has to make sure they are focusing on
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Startup Professionals Musings: 6 Reasons That Managers Still Add Value In Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 702 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on November 12, 2022 6:43 am
As a business consultant with experience in large companies as well as startups, I often hear about dysfunctional management hierarchies, as well as the value provided by exceptional ones. We have all heard about the successes of flattened management organizations in the last decade at Facebook, Va
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Startup Professionals Musings: 6 Key Leaders Every Technical Startup Needs To Thrive
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 703 days ago
In my years of advising startups and occasional investing, I’ve seen many great ideas start and fail, but the right team always seems to make good things happen, even without the ultimate idea. That’s why investors say they invest in people (bet on the jockey, not the horse), rather than the idea.
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7 Ways Your Message May Be Lost On People That Matter
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 704 days ago
One of the most important things I was slow to learn in business was that real communication only happens when your audience finally hears and understands what you think is a perfectly clear message. As a business executive and leader, I found that meant I had to repeat most communication several t
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Startup Professionals Musings: 10 Strategies To Avoid Bad Risks In Your New Venture
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 705 days ago
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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6 Keys To Reducing Team Pain From Market Uncertainty
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 706 days ago
Over my years as an advisor to new businesses and startups, I have learned that the only certainty that I can offer entrepreneurs is the fact they will face many uncertainties. So my first advice is that if you can’t handle uncertainty, don’t even start down that road. On the other hand, entreprene
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Startup Professionals Musings: 6 Work Activities Are Required For Business Success
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 707 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on November 10, 2022 11:58 am
After many years in business, I’m convinced that none of us has the strengths and interest in all the areas needed for success, including solution changes, finance, marketing, and operations. Trying to do everything is a sure way to maximize stress, lower job satisfaction, and minimize productivity
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Startup Professionals Musings: Here Is How To Win Today With The Customer In Control
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 708 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggerpalooza on November 8, 2022 9:16 am
Today’s customers are much more in control of their buying decision, as they have more choices and more information than ever before. Almost instantly, via the Internet or on their smartphone in the store, they can find the lowest price alternative or their favorite features, without waiting for pu
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Startup Professionals Musings: 6 Reasons To Build A Working Model Of Your Solution
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 709 days ago
Made Hot by: DigiTechBlog on November 6, 2022 4:40 pm
These days, everyone wants to be an entrepreneur, pitching their latest and greatest new idea, and looking for someone to give them money. Angel investors, like me, have long figured out that asking to see the prototype is a quick way to separate the ‘wannabes’ from serious players. Talk is cheap,
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