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More Entrepreneurs Embrace Conscious Capitalism
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4308 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on December 6, 2012 1:06 am
I’ve noticed that most young entrepreneurs are more socially conscious today than ever before, which is a great trend. Unfortunately, some are so focused on this principle that they forget that every business, even non-profits, have to practice the basic principals of capitalism (build a business m
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6 Core Elements of Winning Startup Launch Content
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4309 days ago
Made Hot by: Llewellyn on December 6, 2012 1:19 pm
Your marketing launch is the most important element of startup success these days, to get customer attention in this world of information overload. Yet it is the one element that too many entrepreneurs focus on only as an afterthought. Everyone assumes their product or service is so great that “wor
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8 Ways Entrepreneurs Seek Real Paradigm Shifts
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4310 days ago
What sparks paradigm-shifting innovation in any business? It’s a special mix of entrepreneur and company, regular in every respect except for having the courage and foresight to make an idea happen that was supposed to be impossible. As an entrepreneur in a startup, how do you know if you have this
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6 Ways Startups Must Match the Pace of Change
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4311 days ago
Made Hot by: Kirsten Jones on December 2, 2012 5:30 am
Change is about the only thing constant in the world of startups. Despite their own focus on changing the world, they often forget that they too have to change rapidly and often as the market evolves. Too many find that out too late, and are left chasing a rabbit that is long gone.
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10 Avoidable Mistakes Cause Entrepreneurs Much Pain
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4312 days ago
I’ve been advising and mentoring startups and growth companies for years, and find myself always pushing them to try something new, for the sake of growth and survival. When you try new things, you make mistakes, and I’ve seen many. Smart companies learn from their own mistakes, but some don’t pay
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Entrepreneurs Love the Learning and Ramen Noodles
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4313 days ago
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are living on Ramen noodles. But one thing they all seem to have in common is a love for learning and change. They rush in with a passion t
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10 Rules of Thumb for Startup Investment Valuation
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4314 days ago
Once you have a potential investor excited about your team, your product, and your company, the investor will inevitably ask “What is your company’s valuation?” Many entrepreneurs stumble at this point, losing the deal or most of their ownership, by having no answer, saying “make me an offer,” or q
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5 Military Lessons For Entrepreneurs Raising Money
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4315 days ago
Don’t charge the hill until you are “ready.” This probably seems obvious to military types, but I see entrepreneurs violating this rule all the time. They approach key potential investors way too early, trying to talk their way up the hill, with no supporting business plan, and before they have a s
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Every Entrepreneur Needs to Master Public Speaking
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4316 days ago
As a mentor for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs, I talk to a fair number who may have a great vision and a strong engineering background, but have a negative interest in the role of public speaking in business. In fact, they often claim to be part of the survey group that fears public speaki
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Get Early Customer Sales To Validate Your Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4317 days ago
“Will the dogs eat the dog food?” This rather crude expression weighs heavily on the mind of all good startup founders, no matter how confident they appear. We all know the products they give away, and the ones purchased by family and friends don’t count. The real milestone, proving the business mo
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