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Boomers are Driving a New Entrepreneurship Boom
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4818 days ago
Contrary to what most of you might guess, the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity over the last few years is not Gen-Y young upstarts, but Baby Boomers in the 55-64 year age group. In fact, according to a study by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, these Boomers are actually driving a new e
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Seven Tips For Entrepreneurs Who Are Lone Rangers
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4819 days ago
You can’t win as an entrepreneur working alone. You need to have business relationships with team members, investors, customers, and a myriad of other support people. That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply.
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Components of Startup Critical Mass Have Changed
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4820 days ago
Every entrepreneur dreams of that sweet spot in the life of their business when it will reach critical mass, and they can focus more on scaling it than finding another investment round, or pumping in more cash. The challenge is how to recognize the point where the business is self-sustaining and st
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Ten Top Investor Turnoffs Around Business Plans
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4821 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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Searching for “Mr. Right” to Run Your Startup
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4822 days ago
If you are a startup founder or major investor, how do you find that CEO for your “Dream Team” to close on funding and kick start your company? It makes logical sense to scour the job boards, engage an executive recruiter, or scan the networking sites like LinkedIn for a good array of candidates, a
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Give Investors an Executive Summary That Rocks
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4823 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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Entrepreneurs Don’t Fear Asking Stupid Questions
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4824 days ago
I’m a big fan of the old adage "There are no stupid questions, only stupid answers." We have all heard questions that begin, "This may be a dumb question, but …" used effectively by smart people who are not afraid of risking ridicule by challenging a questionable assertion from an intimidating spea
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Entrepreneurs Beware the Burdens of Bankruptcy
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4825 days ago
If you are just plain tired of working so hard, or your startup is not getting the traction you expected, should you shut down cleanly, or just file for bankruptcy and walk away? For those who think that bankruptcy is the easy way out, think again. Bankruptcy should always be the absolutely last re
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Location-Based Services are a Bonanza for Startups
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4826 days ago
These days, I’m hearing more and more about Location-Based Services (LBS) as the next big opportunity for startups. So far, it’s just another mobile phone app that tells people where there friends are (Foursquare and Facebook Places), but it’s poised to be a lot more. Internet marketers see it as a
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Don’t Be Fooled by Investment Scams For Startups
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4827 days ago
After you have heard a few startup success stories, like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, you may be tempted to invest some money yourself, maybe by pooling your funds with other investors who claim to have a great track record. My advice is to leave the investing in startups to the professionals (
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