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Bootstrapping Is Much More Fun Than Investors
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3088 days ago
If you really want to start a business your way without a boss or professional investor hovering over you, then just fund it yourself or through friends and family, and grow it organically. It’s more possible to bootstrap today than a few years ago, as the cost of entry continues to go down. Accord
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8 Leadership Practices That Will Make You Memorable
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3090 days ago
Almost every employee or team member can remember that one special boss in their career who was the role model of a leader, always commanded respect, and was able to get the most voluntarily from everyone all the time. Every entrepreneur and business executive I know wants to emulate that boss, but
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5 Elements Of Success Every Startup Should Celebrate
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3092 days ago
Many experts are certain that successful entrepreneurs are the ones with the most inspiration (passion and dream), while others will assert that it’s about more perspiration (working harder). In my experience, both are always required in heavy doses. There are no “can’t fail” shortcuts or “get rich
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8 Reasons Online Dating Sites Are a Business Dead End
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3093 days ago
Aspiring entrepreneurs often approach me as an angel investor, touting their innovative idea for yet another online dating site. I agree the need is out there, with over 91 million interested singles between the age of 19 and 45 around the world. Yet almost no one in this business makes any money,
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8 Good CFO Attributes That Every Entrepreneur Needs
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3097 days ago
The job of chief financial officer (CFO) may sound like a nightmare assignment to technical entrepreneurs, but the tasks and skills required are key to every new venture. In addition, if you are already a CFO, this position is a great springboard to the chief operating officer (COO) or even the CEO
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5 Attributes Of People Who Will Grow Your Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3104 days ago
A question I often get asked as an advisor to startups is how to recognize and attract the best people to grow the business. The reality is that entrepreneurs usually don’t have the money or time for executive recruiters to do the filtering and selection for them. If your primary source of candidat
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How Well Versed Are You In Startup Investor Jargon?
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3109 days ago
Whether you are talking to peers, competitors or investors, you as an active entrepreneur will be judged on your familiarity with today’s startup and funding jargon. I’m not recommending that you saturate your discussions with lingo, but responding with a blank stare once-too-often won’t convince a
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6 Business Essentials To Keep Your Startup Thriving
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3110 days ago
I’ve noticed a great tendency among startup founders to ignore the essentials of business accounting in the early stages of their startup. Just because you are not profitable yet, doesn’t mean you can skip the record keeping.
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Think Like An Entrepreneur And Boost Your Career
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3111 days ago
No matter what people may proclaim, everyone in business is looking to achieve the highest possible level of satisfaction and financial success in their career. For best results, my advice is to think like an entrepreneur, even if you are a corporate employee. According to many studies, entrepreneu
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7 Ways To Keep Your Focus On Execution After The Idea
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3118 days ago
Every startup begins with an idea, but from that point forward, it’s all about execution. Founders soon learn that customers only spend real money for solutions rather than ideas. Investors have also learned not to invest in ideas but only in entrepreneurs and teams who can deliver solutions. Succe
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