You have probably heard plenty of times that being an entrepreneur is a risky business, and investors talk all the time about reducing the risk. Yet everyone seems to have their own view of key risk sources for startups, and I’m no exception. I don’t agree, for example, that the first priority is t
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Ten Key Elements Make a Startup a Risky Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4986 days ago
Get a Technical Degree But Entrepreneurial Spirit
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4987 days ago
Many believe that entrepreneurs are born, not made. While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple. There are people who are natural musicians, but that doesn't mean we don't try to teach them music.
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Changes are Inevitable, But Don’t Lose Your Focus
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4988 days ago
As an entrepreneur, you know the world changes constantly, and you know the value of being able to adapt quickly. But changes to your startup need to be done for cause, well thought out, and communicated effectively to all impacted parties. Don’t lose your focus, or allow your operation to descend
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How to Take Your Startup Elevator Pitch to the Top
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4989 days ago
An "elevator pitch" is a concise, well-practiced description of your startup and your plan, delivered with conviction and enthusiasm, that your mother should be able to understand in the time it would take to ride up an elevator. Everybody knows about these, but few people seem to deliver a good on
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Startups Wait For the ‘Super Angels’ to Descend
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4990 days ago
It is no secret that the world of venture capital (VCs) has been turned upside down by the recession, and the many other changes in the marketplace. I see now emerging a new wave of investors, popularly known as “super angels,” micro-VCs, or “super-seed” investors. Every early-stage startup should
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Startup Competitors Watch From Five Directions
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4991 days ago
One of the key sections of any business plan is the analysis of the competition. I especially love the ones that start and end by saying “We don’t have any competitors.” Investors take that to mean either 1) there is no market for your product, or 2) you don’t understand the concept of business and
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Nine Principles of Leadership for Entrepreneurs
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4992 days ago
Creating and building a business is not a one-man show. It requires a team effort, or at least the ability to build trust and confidence among key players, and effectively communicate with partners, team members, investors, vendors, and customers. These actions are the hallmark of an effective lead
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Ten Components of Startup Valuation For Investors
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4993 days ago
Once you have a potential investor excited about your team, your product, and your company, the investor will inevitably ask “What is your company’s valuation?” Many entrepreneurs stumble at this point, losing the deal or most of their ownership, by having no answer, playing coy, or quoting an exor
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Ten of the Worst Reasons for Starting a Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4994 days ago
Every entrepreneur needs to be honest about their strengths and weaknesses, and realistic about their reasons for choosing the startup route. For any entrepreneur, even the best business opportunities, if entered for the wrong reasons, will likely fail. Some of these reasons seem obvious, so forgiv
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Ten Myths About Innovation – Startups Beware
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4996 days ago
Most people think innovation is all about ideas, when in fact it is more about delivery, people, and process. Entrepreneurs looking to innovate need to understand the execution challenge if they expect their startup to carve out a profitable niche in the marketplace, and keep innovating to build an
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