With all the progress in analytical tools and big data available, many people feel there is no place in business today for intuition and gut instincts. As an advisor to entrepreneurs for many years, I strongly disagree, and still see the value of at least combining intuition with logical analysis,
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5 Keys To Relying On Intuition In Business Decisions
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2014 days ago
5 Investor Types Who Will Test Your Negotiating Style
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2015 days ago
Every entrepreneur seeking funding loves the challenge of getting customers and investors excited, but dreads the thought of negotiating the terms of a deal with potential investors. They are naturally reluctant to step out of the friendly and familiar business territory into the unfamiliar battlef
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10 Key Principles To Drive Customer Decisions Today
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2016 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on March 19, 2019 5:04 am
Today’s customers are overloaded and overwhelmed by too much information, so making a decision is a challenge. You may think this is only important to your marketing and sales people, but in reality it doesn’t matter how great your product or technology might be, you won’t succeed if you don’t unde
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5 Keys To Boosting The Performance Of A Business Team
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2017 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on March 21, 2019 10:45 am
It takes an effective team to attract and serve a community in business these days. With real-time online reviews and feedback via the Internet, and instant relationships via social media, a voice from the top that is inconsistent with what is heard from the firing line defines a dysfunctional and
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10 Business Plan Tips Too Many Entrepreneurs Forget
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2019 days ago
Made Hot by: businessgross on March 15, 2019 2:46 pm
If you want people to invest in your idea, then my best advice is first write a business plan, and keep it simple. Don't confuse your business plan with a doctoral thesis or the back of a napkin. Keep the wording and formatting straightforward, and keep the plan short. For minimum content, see my o
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7 Facts Of Business Life People Learn From Experience
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2022 days ago
When I started mentoring entrepreneurs and startups a few years ago, I anticipated that I would get mostly tough technical questions, but instead I more often hear things like “Where do I start?” I find that the basics are actually the hardest to answer, just like your parents found out when they f
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9 Strategies For Maximizing Your Social Media Impact
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2023 days ago
Made Hot by: fundpr on March 12, 2019 8:40 am
If you are an entrepreneur these days, or trying to grow an existing business, everyone is telling you that you need to use social media. There are many ‘experts’ out there telling you how to do it, or even offering their services. But very few are talking about how to measure your results and retu
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7 Lessons From Airbnb and Uber On Customer Values
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2024 days ago
Contrary to popular myth, to be a disruptive new businesses, you don’t always need an innovative new technology to win. Many notable recent successes, including Airbnb and Uber, have done it by finding disruptive customers, with essentially no new technology. They seek customers willing to decouple
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5 Alternatives To Shutting Down A Struggling Startup
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2026 days ago
Made Hot by: JoshRed on March 9, 2019 12:46 pm
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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Customer-Centric Strategies Win Over Product-Centric
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2028 days ago
Is your marketing focus product-centric or customer-centric? If you only sell products, it’s time to realize that times have changed. With a wealth of products now available, customers look for the most memorable experience, not just the best product. These days, a fun shopping experience, or no-qu
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