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Here is Why You Need a Good Startup Exit Strategy
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4605 days ago
If you startup is your dream, why would you want to think about an exit? It’s going to be so successful and so much fun that you don’t need to think about what comes after. Wrong. There are two very real and practical reasons why you need to plan an exit:
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8 Ways to Surf the Entrepreneur Information Wave
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4606 days ago
Being an entrepreneur these days requires an understanding of a thousand topics, many of which don’t even exist today in traditional learning vehicles, like schools and textbooks. The Internet and its information wave have changed everything – it’s the problem, with constant change, and it’s the so
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It’s a Big Step from Engineer to an Entrepreneur
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4607 days ago
Every engineer who has invented some new technology, or is adept at creating solutions, believes that is the hard part, and it should be a short step to take that solution to market as an entrepreneur. In reality, that short business step embodies far more risk, and a poor technology solution is no
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Presenting Your Case to Investors is Rarely Free
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4609 days ago
If you are new to the startup space and Angel investing, you probably don’t realize that some groups of Angel investors charge entrepreneurs a fee to pitch to their groups. This practice has caused a rousing debate among key players, with some calling it a scam, and others defending it as necessary
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The Startup Clock Starts When You Incorporate
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4610 days ago
The official start date for your startup is the date you incorporate the business. This is obviously important for tax purposes, but may also dramatically influence how potential investors, customers, and competitors look at you.
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7 Dumb Leadership Mistakes Smart Managers Avoid
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4612 days ago
Many professionals in business, from startups to multi-nationals, assume that team leader or executive is an appointed position, and the skills come with the title. In reality, leadership is best demonstrated while not in a position of authority, and is a skill that must be sharpened every day of y
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Entrepreneurs Due Diligence on Investors Is Smart
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4613 days ago
Due diligence should always be a two-way street. A while back, I published an article on “Startup Due Diligence Is Not a Mysterious Black Art,” describing what investors do to validate your startup before they invest. Here is the inverse, sometimes called reverse due diligence, describing what you
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Red Flags To Avoid When Talking About Competitors
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4614 days ago
One of the most important questions you will be asked by potential investors is how your solutions beats the competition, not just today, but over the three to five year life of their investment. There is no perfect answer to this question, but there are many wrong answers which will immediately je
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Seven Principles for Survival in a Micro-Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4615 days ago
I’m hearing more and more these days about a new type of small business, called a “micro-business” (or micro-enterprise). These are usually characterized as owner-operated, with five employees or less, and less than $250,000 in sales. With the low cost of e-commence entry, and powerful Internet tec
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Investors Like Ideas, But Measure You On Execution
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4616 days ago
After the idea, it’s all about execution. I often hear from investors that a great idea is necessary, but not sufficient. The most important thing is a proven team, meaning one who has built a startup before, and has experience with the execution process in this domain.
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