There is no real business opportunity without risk. Serious entrepreneurs know that, but too many “wannabes” still fall for that elusive dream of a get-rich-quick scheme with no risk. As an active Angel investor, I still hear entrepreneurs asserting large opportunities with minimal risk or no compe
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How To Balance Business Risk Versus Opportunity
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3745 days ago
Made Hot by: NolanGreen on January 19, 2014 12:18 pm
We Need Entrepreneurs Who Can Drive Global Change
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3750 days ago
Made Hot by: tiroberts on January 17, 2014 7:46 pm
By most definitions of the term, an entrepreneur is someone who starts a new business, incorporating innovative changes to existing products, services, business models, and creating new markets. Yet very few achieve that great aspiration of really driving economic, social, and environmental changes
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A Valid Business Model Requires Real Customer Sales
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3749 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on January 14, 2014 11:53 pm
“Will the dogs eat the dog food?” This rather crude expression weighs heavily on the mind of all good startup founders, no matter how confident they appear. We all know the products they give away, and the ones purchased by family and friends don’t count. The real milestone, proving the business mo
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10 Startup Shortcuts That Will Be Back To Haunt You
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3755 days ago
Made Hot by: mikehartman1 on January 10, 2014 4:53 pm
I’ve been advising and mentoring startups and growth companies for years, and find myself always pushing them to try something new, for the sake of growth and survival. When you try new things, you make mistakes, and I’ve seen many. Smart companies learn from their own mistakes, but some don’t pay
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10 Clues That An Entrepreneur Is In Over His Head
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3762 days ago
Made Hot by: SimplySmallBiz on January 3, 2014 9:47 pm
If an entrepreneur doesn’t find themselves in over their head at least 20% of the time, they are probably not pushing the limits, not taking enough risk, and probably not working on an idea that’s worth doing. The challenge in to know when and how to ask for help, and not let bravado and ego mask a
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7 Questions Test Entrepreneur Focus Before Funding
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3763 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on January 1, 2014 11:06 pm
The first question most people seem to ask when contemplating a new startup is where they will get investor money. That’s certainly a valid question, but all the money in the world won’t make your business work if you don’t have a plan to use it, or hate what you are doing. I suggest that there are
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You Can’t Run A Startup And Fear Speaking In Public
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3764 days ago
Made Hot by: thelastword on December 31, 2013 10:08 pm
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 Early Execution Can Be Better Than Planning
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3766 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on December 29, 2013 11:49 pm
I know entrepreneurs who have suffered from the dreaded premature execution syndrome often associated with the ready-fire-aim 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 cr
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Smart Entrepreneurs Don’t Overstay Their Welcome
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3769 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on December 28, 2013 4:59 pm
For most entrepreneurs, their current business is not where they intend to stay until they die. At the right time, they all intend to make a graceful exit, and leave while still perceived to be on top of their game. The challenge is how to know and exit gracefully when the right time has come, with
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Every Entrepreneur Needs Holidays To Rest And Relax
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3768 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on December 27, 2013 6:59 pm
It’s been a challenging business year, but I hope you are all taking some time off this long holiday weekend, to celebrate with the family. Even those of you who are not Christian and see Christmas as just another day should still enjoy the holiday spirit, take a break from work, and enjoy your lov
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