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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10 Innovation Myths For New Venture Founders To Avoid
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 1896 days ago
Made Hot by: FutureVision on July 16, 2019 9:45 am
9 Elements Of Every New Venture That Investors Expect
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 1897 days ago
New entrepreneurs are always looking for a shortcut in getting their venture story and plan across to investors, and closing on the funding they need. An effective tool I see used more and more, as a prelude to a more detailed business plan, is the Business Model Canvas, first introduced by Alexand
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7 Wise Leadership Strategies When Smart is Not Enough
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 1898 days ago
Most of the entrepreneurs I have met are smart, but many are not always wise. That means they may show great insights into a new technology that has marginal business value, their passion may motivate team members more than customers, or they may allow themselves to be pulled over the ethical line
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8 Ways To Learn From Your Team And Succeed Together
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 1900 days ago
Made Hot by: Copysugar on July 14, 2019 11:38 am
Starting and running a company is a team effort. Yes, it takes a leader (entrepreneur), but you can’t do it alone, without a team. Maybe only you and a co-founder comprise the team at first, to provide key skills, back you up, and test your ideas. As the startup grows, the team has to be able to re
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10 Challenging Insights From New Venture Innovators
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 1902 days ago
Most people agree that entrepreneurs have to think differently and take risks to have much chance of building a successful business. Yet I have found that serious entrepreneurs usually go way beyond these platitudes in their actions and thinking, and often won’t volunteer their real views, for fear
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6 Keys To Growing Your Career Through The Gig Economy
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 1903 days ago
Made Hot by: fundpr on July 12, 2019 6:29 pm
While everyone agrees that the “gig economy” is really here, the practical realities, other than not counting on long-term employment, are not so obvious. In my role as a mentor to many business professionals, I still see some who have no idea how to adapt to the new realities. The simple answer is
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How To Ensure Results From All Business Conversations
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 1904 days ago
Made Hot by: NolanGreen on July 9, 2019 6:55 am
Whether you are trying to motivate your team, close a deal with a customer, or get funding from an investor, a casual conversation is usually a waste of your valuable time. These result is a founder who is always “too busy,” but never seems to get the business done and the team moving. All real bus
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6 Ways To Help Others At Work And Still Save Yourself
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 1905 days ago
Don’t you wish you were better at saying “no” to all those extraneous requests for a bit of help at work? Every business owner and professional I know is struggling with their own workload, yet they let themselves get signed up for other people’s work, either out of frustration that things aren’t g
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7 Tips For Entrepreneurs Seeking A Balanced Lifestyle
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 1907 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on July 7, 2019 7:57 am
I know some entrepreneurs with successful businesses, and others who seem to have a great relationship with their family, but I can’t think of many who have both. Some people would argue that these two successes are mutually exclusive, but I’m not convinced.
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6 Elements of Customer Psychology Drive Buy Decisions
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 1909 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on July 3, 2019 2:41 pm
Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. High-technology product startups, w
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