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Entrepreneurs Now Start Hyperlocal Then Go Global
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4405 days ago
Even though the world is getting smaller, due to easy global connectivity, people still feel alone if not well-connected locally. There is also more going on in every location, so this personal need and super sensitivity to the local community has spawned a new breed of Internet startups, called “h
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Good Entrepreneurs Practice Communication Secrets
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4406 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on August 16, 2012 4:06 am
Effective communication is an absolute requirement for successfully starting a business, but it doesn’t come naturally to many entrepreneurs. Communication is considered a social skill, and inventors and engineers, for example, are not known to be social butterflies.
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6 Key Drivers To a Long-Term Competitive Advantage
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4407 days ago
Made Hot by: executivedecision on August 17, 2012 9:16 pm
One of the toughest and yet most important questions you will be asked by savvy potential startup investors is “What is your sustainable competitive advantage?” Yet many entrepreneurs, maybe in their passion for their new product, gloss over this one, or even announce that they have no competition.
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These 10 Key Elements Make a Business Plan Fundable
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4408 days ago
People ask me if they really need ANY business plan, unless they are looking for an outside investor. In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. Things that make it investment-grade for outside investor
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The Best Entrepreneurs Ask The Dumbest Questions
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4409 days ago
I’m a big fan of the old adage "There are no stupid questions, only stupid answers." We have all heard questions that begin, "This may be a dumb question, but …" used effectively by smart people who are not afraid of risking ridicule by challenging a questionable assertion from an intimidating spea
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An Entrepreneur Needs to Count Friends Carefully
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4410 days ago
The Internet and social media have totally destroyed the meaning of the word “friend” and even changed it from a noun to a verb. On Twitter and Facebook, many young people follow hundreds of friends before age twenty, all without ever having physically said or heard a word from most of them. Facebo
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Every Consultant Needs a Blog More Than a Website
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4411 days ago
Blogging has come a long way in the past few years, from a social release for narcissists, to today’s required vehicle for promoting your consulting business and gaining valuable online exposure. Even with product businesses, it’s the ultimate way to build your brand credibility, bring in customer
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10 Simple Actions Will Inspire More Startup Results
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4412 days ago
Everyone recognizes a great entrepreneur when they work with one, but most entrepreneurs don’t know what to look for in themselves that will drive that perception by others. In my experience, there is no magic gene involved, just simple good habits executed consistently and convincingly until every
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7 Tips for an Introvert Who Wants to Run a Startup
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4413 days ago
You can’t win as an entrepreneur working alone. You need to have business relationships with team members, investors, customers, and a myriad of other support people. That doesn’t mean you have to be a social butterfly to succeed, or introverts need not apply.
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In-House Business Innovation Requires a New Mantra
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4414 days ago
It seems to be an accepted fact these days that big companies normally innovate by buying a startup with innovative products, rather than focusing on in-house innovations. This is a good thing for entrepreneurs and investors, who can win big, but it’s not a given. I see many startups who seem satis
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