When starting a new business, an entrepreneur has to take a “hands-on” role. Because there are so many unknowns, and things are happening so fast, this is no time to delegate or hire outside consultants to handle core functions. That fact eludes most executives from mature companies who have long d
Read More
These stories submitted by Martinzwilling will be featured BizSugar's homepage
7 Ways Founders Demonstrate They Can Run A Startup
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3318 days ago
6 Keys To A Positive Online Presence And Reputation
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3322 days ago
Most entrepreneurs assume that a lack of an online reputation is a good thing. In reality, it’s negative, because people who can’t find you or any mention of your startup anywhere on the Internet assume you are not savvy or have something to hide. At the very least, with no positives for balance, i
Read More
How Great Entrepreneurs Spell Continuous Innovation
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3327 days ago
As a startup investor 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 (over 200 active), or another dating site (now over 2500 in the US alone). Startups which display real i
Read More
7 Must-Have Attributes of a Super Startup Team Member
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3343 days ago
Every entrepreneur realizes that building a great team is critical to the success of his or her startup, but many don’t realize that it takes more than multiple qualified employees to make an effective team. It’s possible, or even likely, that a set of skilled individuals can result in a dysfunctio
Read More
Checklist To Find The Startup Partner Of Your Dreams
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3350 days ago
As an advisor to startups, I often get asked what to look for in an ideal co-founder or business partner. My first response is that it’s much like finding that ideal spouse, where chemistry, common interests and complementary communication skills are key. After some reflection, I now realize these
Read More
10 Startup Practices That Usually Lead To Disaster
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3365 days ago
Starting a new business is a serious undertaking. Yet many aspiring entrepreneurs I know approach it as a fun project, get-rich quick scheme, or perhaps an expensive hobby. Others quit their day jobs and commit everything to their new passion, without regard for their own well-being, or the welfare
Read More
7 Ways To Turn Team Conflict Into Positive Results
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3371 days ago
The best startup teams don’t shy away from some healthy friction and heated debates between team members or founders. That’s the way smart people with innovative insights make real change happen. Yet we all know that there is a fine line here, beyond which heated debates generate so much emotion an
Read More
The Peter Principle Can Paralyze Your Startup Team
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3378 days ago
The good news is that recent big company financial woes and layoffs have generated a flood of candidates with real experience seeking positions at startups. The bad news is that many of these frustrated employees may have already reached their level of incompetence (The Peter Principle). They are n
Read More
5 Principles That Lead To More CleanTech Startups
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3379 days ago
The cost of entry for an aspiring entrepreneur has never been lower, and the total wealth of opportunities has never been larger. You can start a new web site business on the Internet for as little as $100, with cheap smart phone apps, new technology innovations, or tapping the multitude of opportu
Read More
Social Media Marketing Should Not Be Used Alone Today
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3387 days ago
Entrepreneurs and startups often ask if they should select only social media for marketing, or stick with digital media, or just count on traditional media. The answer is yes to all, and the challenge is how to choose how much of each, and how to integrate them for maximum impact and the least cost
Read More
Subscribe
“Thanks Joel! Very true haha!...”
“Adam, Great post. My feeling? It's better to already HAVE a blog than...”
“That's a good list of steps in keeping with self-discipline. I concentrate...”
“At a time where I am seriously considering utilizing videos for my online...”
“As I soon close in on the start of a 365 day countdown to retirement age...”