Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that the strength of their initial idea somehow defines them as a leader, as well as the success potential of their derivative business. In my experience, it’s a lot more complicated than that. It takes leadership ability, as well as a good idea, to make a
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5 Key Decision Points Highlight Great Venture Leaders
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2428 days ago
Avoid Competitor Bashing In Your Pitch To Investors
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2429 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on February 1, 2018 12:23 pm
Don’t bash the competition. Every investor knows how vulnerable a new startup is to competitors, so investors always ask about your sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace. How an entrepreneur answers this question speaks volumes about their knowledge of business realities, customers,
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6 Strategies To Build Traction and Validate Your Plan
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2430 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on January 29, 2018 12:15 pm
As an advisor to many new venture founders, I often hear their frustration at being told by investors “I love your idea, but come back when you have more traction.” As a member of an angel investment group, I have to admit this is probably the most common rejection we issue. The intent is to indica
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7 Tips For Success With Today’s Demanding Customers
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2432 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on January 28, 2018 5:23 pm
If you think your business has weathered the storm, think again. In addition to obvious economic challenges, the emerging generation of customers is determined to radically change the rules for customer engagement. Their expectations of relationship and personalization are taxing businesses today,
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10 Outsourcing Myths Jeopardize Too Many New Ventures
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2434 days ago
Made Hot by: mikehartman1 on January 25, 2018 3:19 pm
These days, it is almost impossible to find a small business where everything is done at the home location, by full-time employees. We are in the age of outsourcing, by any of many popular names, including subcontracting, freelancing, and virtual assistants. These approaches allow your startup to g
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10 Signs That The Age Of The Entrepreneur Is Here Now
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2435 days ago
Made Hot by: marketingvalue on January 24, 2018 2:13 pm
With the current strong economy, and sparked by the last recession, I’m seeing a real resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. I believe the days of the “job work” mentality are thankfully waning, with more people looking to get satisfaction by making the wo
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5 New Venture Deliverables Put You Ahead Of The Crowd
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2436 days ago
As a mentor to startups and new entrepreneurs, I continue to hear the refrain that business plans are no longer required for a new startup, since investors never read them anyway. People cite sources like this recent Inc.com article “5 Reasons Why You Don't Need a Business Plan,” or my own blog dis
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7 Guidelines For Funding New Research & Development
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2437 days ago
Made Hot by: kingofcontent92 on January 21, 2018 9:26 pm
As an advisor to new business owners, and an occasional angel investor, I see new business proposals daily, many seeking investors to fund early research and development (R&D) of a new product idea. Unfortunately, most entrepreneurs don’t realize that the words “research” and “development” are red
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8 Elements Of A Mindset For Success In Your Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2439 days ago
Made Hot by: DigiTechBlog on January 20, 2018 6:33 pm
Maybe starting a new business isn’t your passion, but in these days of rapid change, where everyone is dealing with uncertainty, I believe that thinking and acting like entrepreneurs will help you get ahead in any profession. In simple terms this means taking control of your life, going after somet
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10 Keys To Finding That Perfect-Fit Business Partner
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2441 days ago
Made Hot by: LimeWood on January 19, 2018 12:54 am
In my experience, the initial idea for a new product usually comes from a single entrepreneur, but the implementation plan for a new business requires a team, or at least a co-founder. The reason is that any one person rarely has the bandwidth, interest, or skills to manage all the tasks required t
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