I’m always looking for evidence of early startup characteristics that might be predictors of long-term success. Every investor has his own list, usually based on his own very small sample, or simply his gut feeling. Of course, we would all like to have a magic list based on more definitive tracking
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Early Predictors of Long-Term Survival for Startups
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Startup Leaders Today Mentor More Than Dictate
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4454 days ago
Startups provide leadership in the market. Entrepreneurs provide leadership to their startup. There are many styles of leadership, like dictatorial, laissez-faire, and democratic. One that I hear discussed more these days, in this age of relationships, is called “servant” leadership.
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Entrepreneurs Have to Move Fast or Get Run Over
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4455 days ago
In today’s business startup environment, if you don’t move fast, you get run over. Without a sense of urgency, people and businesses just can’t move fast enough. Speed is the driver because customers have a zero tolerance for waiting, and there are always competitors gaining on you.
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How to Help Your Startup Qualify for a Bank Loan
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4456 days ago
A common question I get is “How do I get a bank loan to fund my startup?” The default answer is that it probably won’t happen, because most banks just don’t make bank loans to startups. The failure rate is just too high, and startups typically don’t have the assets or revenue stream to back up the
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Why Being a Successful Entrepreneur Takes Practice
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4457 days ago
Entrepreneurs seem more quickly frustrated these days when their “million-dollar idea” doesn’t turn into a sustainable business overnight. They don’t realize that it takes many skills to build a business under the best of circumstances, and today’s world of instant gratification doesn’t leave room
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Pull Investors to Your Business Plan With a Summary
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4460 days ago
Modern investors love to first read a two-page summary of your business plan, formatted like a glossy marketing collateral sheet, with text well laid out in columns and sidebars, and a couple of relevant graphics. This one had better grab their attention, or they won’t look further.
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Many Entrepreneurs Never Leave Their Comfort Zone
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4463 days ago
One of the biggest impediments to starting a new venture is the “terror barrier,” as popularized by Bob Proctor, a 75-year-old millionaire and world renowned entrepreneur. This is the imaginary barrier that always seems to appear at the critical point where we would step out ahead of peers or compe
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5 Lessons From the Recession for Young Entrepreneurs
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4465 days ago
Every dark cloud has a silver lining. Driven by the recent recession, smart entrepreneurs of all ages are jumping into the fray with new ideas, new recovery strategies, and discarding outmoded business models. I see it most in the newest generation of entrepreneurs (Gen-Y), who were shocked out of
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7 Key Drivers to the Best Investor For Your Startup
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4466 days ago
If your startup desperately needs an investor, you may not care if the investor is a so-called “angel” investor, or a venture capitalist (VC). The money is the same color in either case. But I have found that making the right choice at the right time can have a major impact on your long-term valuat
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10 Sure Ways to Get Your Plan Trashed by Investors
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4467 days ago
After struggling to create your business plan for months, every entrepreneur likes to think that their document is inspirational and will reach someone who is smart enough to see the brilliance of the idea, intuitive enough to recognize their business acumen, and enthusiastic enough to offer the mo
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