According to most definitions, an entrepreneur is one who envisions a new and different business, meaning one that is not a copy of an existing business model. Many entrepreneurs have a passion and an idea, or even invent a new product, but are never able to execute to the point of creating a start
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When Does An Entrepreneur Become A Business Owner?
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3349 days ago
Made Hot by: deanuk on March 17, 2015 8:55 am
5 Keys To Raising Ethical Standards In Your Startup
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3351 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on March 16, 2015 9:21 am
Many people seem to have the sense that ethics are spiraling downward in business, and unfortunately most startup professionals and entrepreneurs I know don’t believe they can make a difference. They don’t realize that if they don’t take an active role in the solution, they really become part of th
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How To Be An Entrepreneur Who Can See Around Corners
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3353 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on March 11, 2015 4:27 pm
Every entrepreneur realizes that change is now the norm, and they have to adapt their business quickly to survive and prosper. In fact, the best entrepreneurs seem to see breakthrough changes coming even before they really happen, and are able to turn them into huge new opportunities. In the trade,
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Startups Need Great Execution More Than Great Ideas
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3354 days ago
A popular approach for aspiring entrepreneurs these days seems to be to corner anyone who will listen, with a pitch on their current “million dollar idea.” The initial monologue usually ends with the question “How much money do you think this is worth?” In my opinion, ideas are a commodity, and are
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8 Questions To Help Set Expectations With Investors
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3355 days ago
Made Hot by: SimplySmallBiz on March 10, 2015 10:22 am
One of the big questions that every entrepreneur struggles with is how much funding they should request from investors in the first round. They know from forums such as Shark Tank on TV that asking for either too much or too little will derail credibility in the eyes of the investor, and leave the
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Successful Entrepreneurs Nurture The Hidden Leaders
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3356 days ago
Every startup founder rightfully starts out as the single leader of the startup, but as the business grows, many entrepreneurs struggle with relinquishing any control, or fail to recognize and allow other leaders to emerge. The result is that the business becomes dysfunctional as growth stagnates,
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8 Steps For Entrepreneurs To Avoid The Ego Trap
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3358 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on March 8, 2015 10:43 pm
In my years of mentoring entrepreneurs, a problem I have seen too often is low self-esteem, and over-compensating through arrogance and ego. These entrepreneurs find it hard to respect customers or team members, and their ventures usually fail. As a team member, low self-esteem leads to low confide
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Subscription Business Models Are Startup Favorites
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3360 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on March 4, 2015 3:38 pm
Every new business quickly realizes that revenue coming in every period on a committed basis is the Holy Grail to survival and growth. According to many experts, getting new customers is five to ten times harder than getting additional revenue from existing customers. Thus the subscription model (l
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10 Guidelines For An Entrepreneurial Strategic Plan
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3361 days ago
Deciding to be an entrepreneur is a lifestyle move, and should be part of a long-term strategic plan. You shouldn’t be making this decision just because you are mad at your boss, you would like to be rich, or someone else thinks it’s a good idea. In these changing times, if you already have a start
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Add Real Value To Your Startup With A Financial Model
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3362 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on March 3, 2015 11:45 am
If you think that financial modeling for a new business is arcane magic, limited in value to financial wizards and professional investors, then you have been listening to the wrong advisors. In reality, a simple Excel spreadsheet model customized around your assumptions can save you hours and avoid
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