A question that I often hear debated these days is whether a new startup should focus on growth or profits. First of all, the glory days of “dot.coms” are gone, when investors “didn’t care” about profitability, and all the money went to growth.
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Without Deep Pockets, Profitability Trumps Growth
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4196 days ago
Great Startup Teams Foster a Culture of Likability
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4197 days ago
You don’t have to be likeable to everyone to be a great entrepreneur, just to the people who count. Of course, we can all point to apparent exceptions, like Ted Turner or Larry Ellison, who are sometimes seen as lions, downright predators, or even jerks. Yet I’m told that even these guys are consid
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10 Keys To An Accountable Entrepreneur Role Model
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4198 days ago
Getting things done effectively in a startup requires total individual and team accountability. You can’t afford excuses and multiple people doing the same job. In my view, “taking responsibility” is the core element behind accountability. Many people hear responsibility as an obligation, but I hea
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5 Tips to Alignment With New Consumer Buying Habits
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4199 days ago
Entrepreneurs always work hard to create an innovative product or service, but often count on standard seller marketing for sales. But the reality is that sellers are no longer in charge of the customer buying process. Reports suggest that 90% of today’s shoppers skip marketing pitches, to research
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Entrepreneur Success is Not Enough for Fulfillment
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4201 days ago
Is it possible to be successful in business and not fulfilled? The answer is a resounding yes today, and I’m convinced that it will be even more true tomorrow, as young idealistic entrepreneurs try to adapt to the long-standing business culture where success is only measured in the money you make f
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10 Reality Checks for Entrepreneurs From the Master
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4202 days ago
Most of the time, I’m all about providing encouragement and inspiration to entrepreneurs. They need it and they deserve it, because entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our economy. But every so often, I try to give them a reality check, just to keep their feet on the ground and their nose to the gri
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10 Keys to Real Entrepreneur Mentoring Satisfaction
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4203 days ago
Every entrepreneur can learn from a mentor, no matter how confident or successful they have been to date. Even one of the richest, Bill Gates, still values his friend Warren Buffett as his mentor. Yet these relationships require special efforts on both sides to be productive and satisfying. Mentori
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Startup Execution Transcends the Idea From Day One
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4204 days ago
A startup begins with a great idea, but all too often, that’s where it ends. Ideas have to be implemented well to get the desired results. Good implementation requires a plan, and a good plan and good operational decisions come from good people. That’s why investors invest in entrepreneurs, rather
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Every Good Startup Practices Constructive Conflict
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4205 days ago
Many entrepreneurs are not prepared for conflict, or actively avoid it. Their vision, passion, and focus are so strong that they can’t imagine someone disagreeing, much less fighting them to the death. But the reality is that startups are composed of smart people, with emotions as well as intellect
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10 Content Marketing Examples for Entrepreneurs
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4206 days ago
These days every new entrepreneur understands that an innovative product or service is necessary, but not sufficient, to start a business. You have to build a web presence with marketing content to get visibility above the 300 million other new websites created last year, and attract the customers
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