One of the biggest impediments to starting a new venture is the “terror barrier,” as popularized by Bob Proctor, a 85-year-old millionaire and world renowned entrepreneur. This is the imaginary barrier that always seems to appear at the critical point where we would step out ahead of peers or compe
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Startup Professionals Musings: 5 Strategies To Counter Your Urge To Quit A Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 452 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on July 9, 2023 3:11 pm
6 Success Mistakes Often Made By Serial Entrepreneurs
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 453 days ago
As you know, growing a business is hard, especially the first time. Unfortunately, every new initiative is different, so don’t get too smug if you have had some success, and can’t wait to repeat it again. In my years as a business advisor, I have seen many of you crash and burn the second time arou
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Startup Professionals Musings: 10 Ways To Use Social Media To Be Authentic and Open
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 454 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on July 8, 2023 11:42 am
The pervasiveness of social networking and the Internet has caused a new focus and value on “openness,” which leads to a new element of leadership, called “open leadership.” The mantra of open leadership is “Be Open, Be Transparent, and Be Authentic.” This is counter to the traditional business pre
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5 Ways To Expand Your Thinking For Your Next Startup
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 455 days ago
With all the upheaval and uncertainty these days, I find many entrepreneurs and business owners are reluctant to pursue new dreams, waiting for the world to stabilize and risks to go away. As a long-time business advisor, I see things just the opposite. Now is a time of great opportunity, with peop
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Startup Professionals Musings: Entrepreneur Discipline Necessary For Business Growth
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 456 days ago
Made Hot by: Webdev1 on July 6, 2023 1:15 pm
Entrepreneurs seem more quickly frustrated these days when their “million-dollar idea” doesn’t turn into a sustainable business overnight. They don’t realize that it takes many skills to build a business under the best of circumstances, and today’s world of instant gratification doesn’t leave room
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Startup Professionals Musings: 7 Ways To Improve Your Team Member Experience At Work
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 457 days ago
Made Hot by: MasterMinuteman on July 4, 2023 11:13 am
A common initiative I hear from business owners today is their effort to improve the customer experience. Some are doing this at the expense of employee experience, which I believe is one of the major causes of employee dissatisfaction and exit of good employees today. To achieve real growth, busin
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Startup Professionals Musings: 7 Keys To Making A Team And Customers Feel Respected
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 458 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on July 2, 2023 3:39 pm
Investors invest in people, not ideas. Customers buy from people, not companies. Employees rally for a great leader, not a brand. As an entrepreneur, you need relationships to succeed. That means relationships with team members, investors, customers, and vendors. One of the best ways to build a goo
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Startup Professionals Musings: 8 Essentials To Qualify Your Startup For A Bank Loan
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 459 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on July 1, 2023 10:22 am
A common question I get is “How do I get a bank loan to fund my startup?” The default answer is that it probably won’t happen, because most banks just don’t make bank loans to startups. The failure rate is just too high, and startups typically don’t have the assets or revenue stream to back up the
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7 Key Practices for Entrepreneurs Tackling Leadership
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 460 days ago
Most of the entrepreneurs and business owners I work with recognize that they must occupy and practice a primary leadership position, but many will admit that they are not thriving in this role. They are not having the impact they expected, and they are not feeling the personal satisfaction they ne
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Startup Professionals Musings: 6 Ways To Build A Business Based On A Higher Purpose
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 461 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on June 29, 2023 11:44 am
Commonly, I find that business owners and entrepreneurs look first at solutions which solve painful problems, or have high profit margins, regardless of their own commitment to a higher purpose, such as saving the environment or helping the underserved. For your own happiness and satisfaction, I re
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