Many of you don’t like to think of it this way, but penetrating a target market with your startup is a lot like a military invasion. I’ve learned over the years that you need to start with specific goals, a focused strategy, and a motivated and prepared team in order to penetrate competitive defens
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8 Key Principles To Prepare For Invading A New Market
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 543 days ago
Startup Professionals Musings: 7 Benefits Of Working Consistently On Business Values
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 544 days ago
Made Hot by: logistico on April 5, 2023 4:58 am
Most of the young entrepreneurs I know are classic proof of the old adage that people tend to overestimate what they can do in a short period, and underestimate what they can do over a long period. They become frustrated when they are unable to build their startup over a weekend, and give up way to
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6 Ways To Make Your Solution Stand Out Above The Rest
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 545 days ago
I’m often surprised when you as an aspiring entrepreneur, looking for investors, tell me your solution is so innovative that you don’t have to worry about differentiating it from competitors, and customers will flock to it without a real marketing campaign. Unfortunately, what I see in this Interne
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Startup Professionals Musings: Startups Can Be Socially Mindful And Still Make Money
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 546 days ago
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 nonprofits, have to practice the basic principles of capitalism (build a business mo
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Startup Professionals Musings: 9 Distinct Leadership Styles You Find In New Ventures
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 547 days ago
Entrepreneurs inherently understand that they have to be the initial leader of their startup, but often they don’t have the experience or the training to know where their leadership competencies lie, or how to build a leadership team. For new entrepreneurs, leadership development efforts may be mor
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Startup Professionals Musings: 5 Considerations For Driving Growth In A New Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 548 days ago
Made Hot by: leonesimmy on March 31, 2023 5:36 pm
Some analysts argue that revenue drives growth, while others say user growth drives revenue. Both have worked. Google reached $1B in revenue within five years of incorporation, and now has a market capitalization of over $1 trillion. Twitter showed no focus on revenue in the first five years, but w
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Startup Professionals Musings: 8 Indicators Of The Innovation Focus In Your Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 549 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on March 30, 2023 9:45 am
Every organization I get asked to help these days seems to realize that innovation is required on their part to survive and thrive in this age of constant change. Their challenge to me is how to integrate innovation into the thinking and process of every team, and measure the “risk versus reward” o
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9 Keys To Group Participation, Alignment, and Results
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 550 days ago
Based on my experience in business, it takes a team that works together to be successful, in conjunction with leadership from the top. You may be able to establish a startup while working alone, or managing autocratically, but long-term business growth and success requires the power of effective gr
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Startup Professionals Musings: 8 Elements Of Ownership Thinking And Startup Success
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://blog.startupprofessionals.com 551 days ago
Made Hot by: marketingvalue on March 29, 2023 11:11 am
If you feel trapped in an unsatisfying and limiting role as a business professional, I urge you to assess your own interest and level of ownership thinking as a means of enhancing your career or growing your own business. I have personally worked as an employee of large businesses, as well as a par
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7 Keys To Sustainably Enriching Your Customers’ Lives
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 552 days ago
As I talk to many of you in my role as business advisor, I still often hear the concern for maximum return to the business and stakeholders, more than a passion for sustainably enriching the lives of your customers and team. In this age of instant and global communication via social media and the I
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