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Trial and Error for Business Social Media Will Fail
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4425 days ago
Most startups, and many big businesses, still don’t have a clue on how to use social media productively for marketing their business. They randomly churn for hours a day on a couple of their favorite social media platforms, with little though given to goals, objectives, or metrics; and ultimately g
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Six Street Smart Startup Survival Secrets
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4426 days ago
Every entrepreneur wants to know how they can improve their odds on the road to success, and why some entrepreneurs seem to be able to squeeze success out of even a marginal business case. Most experts agree that is has lot to do with your level of passion, determination, and innovation, modulated
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Good Entrepreneur Ethics Increase Business Value
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4427 days ago
Did you ever wonder how a new entrepreneur knows how to “do the right thing” for his business? Most experts believe that the essence of doing the right thing is ethics. Translating that into business value, a study by Wirthlin Worldwide concluded that 80% of customers still base a good portion of t
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Entrepreneurs Must Be Adept at Rapid Realignment
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4428 days ago
Every entrepreneur’s first priority should be the alignment of interests across the range of constituents required for success – partners, investors, customers, vendors, and employees. The best are ones quickest and most willing to do the realignment on a continuous basis these days, as the market
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A Startup Advisory Board Dream Team is Priceless
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4429 days ago
Every startup faces a myriad of challenges that are well beyond the scope of any founder, so you need a few guiding lights to illuminate the road ahead. These should be carefully selected, with a proven track record, willing and available to help, and be completely trustworthy. Make sure they are w
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10 Keys to Making an Entrepreneur Website Credible
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4430 days ago
Smart people only visit and buy from credible and memorable websites. In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. In today’s world, a website is necessary but not sufficient for credibility. Dreamers and gamblers have found out that if the website is
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A Business Plan is for You First, Then for Investors
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4431 days ago
Too many entrepreneurs still believe the urban myth that you can sketch your idea on a napkin, and investors will throw money at you. Every investor I know is frustrated with the poor quality of the business plans they get. This is sad, since “how to write a business plan” is a frequent topic found
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42 Dazzling Tips To Rock Your Business with Blogging & Social Media
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From http://www.blogpreneurs.com 4431 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on July 21, 2012 4:32 am
Establishing and managing a community blog is becoming an increasingly important role for all types of businesses, whether it's a tech startup or a major corporate brand.p
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Entrepreneurs Who Can See Around the Corner
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4432 days ago
The ultimate compliment that any entrepreneur can get is that they can “see around corners.” This is a statement that they are willing and able (and successful) at projecting market and technology turns, not just straight-line innovations. They have the courage to make bold decisions, often contrar
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Entrepreneurs Need Market Data to Back Their Vision
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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4433 days ago
Most startup founders know exactly what they want to design and sell, and they are personally convinced that everyone will buy one. Yet they often fail to realize that their view is likely biased, and will be instantly discounted by potential investors. Business plans with no “industry expert” data
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