Entrepreneurs are always looking for “the next big thing,” when maybe in fact it’s a lot of little things that are only recognized after the fact as components of a big evolution or revolution. In my view, the Internet “connectivity anywhere” has already spawned several of these, but the global cha
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The Connectivity Wave Needs Entrepreneur Leaders
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4724 days ago
Non-Technical Entrepreneurs Need the Right Partner
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4725 days ago
I often hear the qualms of business-smart but non-technical entrepreneurs, wondering if they really have a chance in this high-technology marketplace. I tell them that if their idea or solution is technology intensive, they clearly need technology strength on the team. Then the question becomes “Ho
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Build the Right Social Network Resume for Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4726 days ago
With the advent of LinkedIn, Facebook, and dozens of other websites requiring your profile, the old-fashioned written resume is simply an artifact of a hiring practice that is slow to change, and should be abolished. In fact, if your profile is not already on one of these sites, it probably means t
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David S. Rose – Father of Angel Investing in New York
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4727 days ago
I recently had the privilege of interviewing David S. Rose, who has been described as "the Father of Angel Investing in New York" by Crain's New York Business, and a "world conquering entrepreneur" by BusinessWeek. He chairs New York Angels, one of the most active angel investment groups in the cou
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Don’t Pay Bribes to Get International Expansion
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4728 days ago
Expanding into International is both necessary and positive for every company, including startups, but it has some unique challenges, as I have found out personally, like expected “under the table” payments in dealing with other cultures and bureaucracy. Some companies look at this as a “cost of do
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PR for a Startup Should Not Start With an Agency
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4729 days ago
As an entrepreneur, it’s never too early to start selling yourself and your idea. I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern over IP security, can’t afford an agency, and it’s too early. The result is they get no feedback, no credibility, no visibility, and no invest
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How To Temper Entrepreneur Passion With Reality
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4730 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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The Right Startup Advisory Board Has A Big Payback
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4731 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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Your Toughest Competitor May be Your Best Partner
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4732 days ago
Companies today are paranoid, afraid that even their friends will steal their business. Yet a creative collaboration with your biggest competitor may be the best opportunity for revenue and survival. But remember that “dancing with the wolves” can also get you eaten for lunch. You have to take the
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Social Media Accounts are Intellectual Property
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 4733 days ago
A large portion of your competitive advantage and your potential value to investors is the size of your intellectual property portfolio. When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in
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