As a startup advisor in this age of the entrepreneur, I see many more startups, but innovation is still hard to find. The most common proposals I hear are for yet another social networking site (200 on Wikipedia), or another dating site/app (over 1500 in the USA). Startups which display real innova
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Startup Professionals Musings: 10 Keys To Real Innovation In Your Next New Business
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7 Leadership Opportunities Founders Must Never Ignore
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Made Hot by: AmyJordan on April 23, 2023 2:33 pm
I hear too often from business owners and entrepreneurs that they are bombarded by so many requests and problems, that they have trouble sorting out the daily crises from opportunities with a major payback for the business. In other words, how do you recognize the challenges that really need your l
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Startup Professionals Musings: 7 Excuses I Don’t Want To Hear For New Owner Failure
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 383 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on April 22, 2023 3:55 pm
When I heard a friend and business mentor say, “Your startup won’t fail if you don’t quit,” I realized that every entrepreneur should adopt “never give up” as their mantra. Rather than quitting, there are always alternatives, like pivoting the business model or merging with new partners for support
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Startup Professionals Musings: 10 Tips For Continuously Disrupting Your Own Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 378 days ago
Made Hot by: logistico on April 22, 2023 10:55 am
As a business owner or key professional, your challenge is to keep up with and stay ahead of the rapid market change today, or lose your livelihood tomorrow. In my business consulting activities, I often get asked for help in looking ahead, and I well understand your primary day-to-day focus on set
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Startup Professionals Musings: 5 Venture Periods Call For Unique Funding Strategies
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 380 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on April 21, 2023 8:09 am
Time is too precious to waste trying to close a deal with the wrong investors at the wrong time. Luckily, not all investors are looking for the same thing, so it pays to know what type of investors are most interested in what your startup brings to the table.
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Startup Professionals Musings: 5 Recipes For A Team Culture To Drive Business Growth
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 388 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on April 20, 2023 10:47 am
Many business leaders I meet in my consulting practice are frustrated by the challenge of getting their teams working together, increasing engagement, and tackling market change requirements. We all realize that the pace of change is increasing, and new global markets makes it critical that every t
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Startup Professionals Musings: 7 Ways To Improve Return On Your Marketing Investment
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 381 days ago
Made Hot by: profmarketing on April 19, 2023 1:25 pm
Contrary to popular opinion, viral marketing has not eliminated the need for old-fashioned lead generation to bring customers to a startup. Indeed, while the rules and technologies for lead generation have changed, Forrester and other experts still see it as the most effective way for businesses wi
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Startup Professionals Musings: 10 Leadership Strategies For Today’s Employee Culture
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 382 days ago
Made Hot by: kingofcontent92 on April 18, 2023 5:25 am
The reigning theory in business has long been that “alpha” leaders make the best entrepreneurs. These are aggressive, results-driven achievers who assert control, and insist on a hierarchical organizational model. Yet I am seeing more and more success from “beta” startup cultures, like Zappos and A
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Startup Professionals Musings: 6 Tips On Positioning Your Needs For Investor Funding
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 390 days ago
Made Hot by: kingofcontent92 on April 14, 2023 12:51 pm
Entrepreneurs looking for investor funding often fail to realize that all money comes with strings. For example, if you have watched the Shark Tank TV series, you probably noticed that the Sharks always ask the entrepreneurs for their intended “use of funds.” Those who respond with one of the wrong
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Startup Professionals Musings: 6 Key Steps To Transform Business Dreams Into Success
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 392 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on April 12, 2023 9:25 am
Many of you business professionals I meet in my business consulting and mentoring roles seem very determined to advance their career, or even start their own business. They are searching for that magic formula to get them from some vague dreams, to specific goals, to an actionable plan with real re
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