Real innovation in the business world is still rare. As I’ve said before, everyone talks about innovation, but the majority of new business plans I see still reflect linear thinking – one more social network with more features, another smartphone app for marketing, or one more platform for faster e
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How To Focus On Business Ideas That Create History
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3857 days ago
Where To Find The Most Angels To Fund Your Startup
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3861 days ago
If your startup is looking for an Angel investor, it makes sense to present your plan to flocks of Angels, and assume that at least one will swoop down and scoop you up. Or does it? Actually numbers and locations are just the beginning. The challenge is to find the right Angel for you, and for your
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10 Keys To Team Motivation For A Winning Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3867 days ago
One of the keys to maximizing the productivity and success of your team, as well as yourself, is motivation. It has been estimated that the average team member at any given time works at less than 50% of his capacity. Thus, mastering the art of employee motivation could double your chances of succe
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10 Top Relationship Strategies For Startup Leaders
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3868 days ago
Just because you are an entrepreneur, or work in a startup, you can’t ignore the rules of building and maintaining relationships. Many despise these experiences in corporate environments, and leave for a startup, only to find that they have to be able to navigate a similar minefield there of workpl
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Business Success Requires More Than Good Checklists
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3883 days ago
A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. I wish it was that easy. The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bri
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Entrepreneurs Need To Extend Their Range Of Change
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3885 days ago
It’s time for more entrepreneurs to reset their focus, and shift their thinking to completely different ways of doing things. Everyone talks about innovation, but the majority of business plans I see still reflect linear thinking – one more social network with improved usability, one more wind-farm
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Startup ‘Word-Of-Mouth’ Is Not A Launch Strategy
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3890 days ago
Your marketing launch is the most important element of startup success these days, to get customer attention in this world of information overload. Yet it is the one element that too many entrepreneurs focus on only as an afterthought. Everyone assumes their product or service is so great that “wor
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5 Logistical Steps For Startups Seeking Investors
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3891 days ago
Don’t charge the hill until you are “ready.” This probably seems obvious to military types, but I see entrepreneurs violating this rule all the time. They approach key potential investors way too early, trying to talk their way up the hill, with no supporting business plan, and before they have a s
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How To Increase Self-Esteem And Success In Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3892 days ago
In my years of mentoring entrepreneurs, a problem I have seen too often is low self-esteem, and over-compensating through arrogance and ego. These entrepreneurs find it hard to respect customers or team members, and their ventures usually fail. As an employee, low self-esteem leads to low confidenc
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Entrepreneurs Must Not Confuse Action With Results
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3897 days ago
Too many entrepreneurs confuse actions with momentum and results. We all know someone who repeatedly tells us how “busy” they are, when it’s hard to see what they get done. Momentum is moving things forward (mass x velocity). Founders or employees in constant motion, but with no momentum, will neve
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