As a mentor for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs, I talk to a fair number who may have a great vision and a strong engineering background, but have a negative interest in the role of public speaking in business. In fact, they often claim to be part of the survey group that fears public speaki
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Startup Professionals Musings: 6 Incentives To Master The Art Of Marketing Yourself
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 979 days ago
Made Hot by: marketingvalue on February 9, 2022 2:57 pm
Startup Professionals Musings: How To Prevent Gaps in An Innovative Startup Strategy
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 980 days ago
Everyone in the business world has heard of the classic bestseller by Geoffrey A. Moore titled “Crossing the Chasm,” but most entrepreneurs have no idea how it relates to them. In fact, it’s all about the “focus” required to get early stage technology products across the deadly chasm from early ado
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Startup Professionals Musings: 6 Cases When Quick-To-Market Should Be Your Priority
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 981 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on February 8, 2022 1:15 pm
I know entrepreneurs who have suffered from premature execution often associated with the ready-fire-aim quick-to-market approach. Yet I believe that many more have benefited from this approach, especially in early startup stages. If your product is highly innovative, and speed to market is critica
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Startup Professionals Musings: 7 Keys To A Long-Term Career View As An Entrepreneur
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 982 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on February 6, 2022 1:17 pm
Is it possible to be successful in business and not fulfilled? The answer is a resounding yes today, and I’m convinced that it will be even more true tomorrow, as young idealistic entrepreneurs try to adapt to the long-standing business culture if success is only measured in the money you make for
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5 Keys To An Effective Startup Communications Mindset
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 983 days ago
One of the biggest challenges we all face when put into business leadership roles is how to communicate most effectively. As a mentor to entrepreneurs over the years, I see many of you who don’t communicate enough, others who seem to do all the talking, and some that are hesitant to be direct and o
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Startup Professionals Musings: 6 Essential Leadership Practices Raise Accountability
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 984 days ago
Made Hot by: SimplySmallBiz on February 4, 2022 2:40 pm
As an advisor to business executives and owners, I often hear discussions about employee accountability, almost always focusing on the negative. Phrases like “holding people accountable” imply negative consequences or punishment, rather than rewards or providing the freedom and coaching to team mem
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5 Keys To Starting New Trends Rather Than Following
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 985 days ago
Made Hot by: JoshRed on February 3, 2022 5:16 pm
I’m sure all of you are convinced that your new business will create the next trend and ride the wave to success, but the reality is that most startups fail, so anticipating future trends is clearly harder than it seems. In my experience, it takes more than a gut feel, so predicting breakthrough ch
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Startup Professionals Musings: 5 Components Of A Startup That Will Bring Fulfillment
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 986 days ago
Building a startup is hard work for low pay, it’s risky, and it requires total responsibility to make it work. Yet, many entrepreneurs are the happiest people I know. On the other hand, I know many unhappy individuals who are always partying, have minimal commitments, and little responsibility. I s
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Startup Professionals Musings: 8 Reasons Why Great People Make Processes Repeatable
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 987 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on February 2, 2022 1:32 pm
Every business needs repeatable processes to grow and thrive, but modern business processes need the right people to make them efficient and productive. In addition, today’s customers judge a company by perceived people relationships through social media, phone conversations, and sales experiences.
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Startup Professionals Musings: 5 Tips For Startups Looking For A Great Solution Idea
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 988 days ago
Potential startup founders are always looking for ideas to implement, when they should be looking for problems to solve. Customers pay for solutions, but there is no market for ideas. I’m often approached by people with a “million dollar idea,” but I haven’t seen anyone pay that for one yet.
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