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7 Ways and Why to Treat Your Career Like a Startup

7 Ways and Why to Treat Your Career Like a Startup Avatar Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2 days ago
Made Hot by: Emma on February 20, 2012 8:43 pm
The days when you locked and loaded your career in school, and then blasted away down that same narrow path the rest of your life, are gone, never to return. Career survival today requires thinking and acting like an entrepreneur starting a business, staying nimble and resilient, willing to pivot, Read More
Every organization, no matter how small, has one or more people who are quite simply obnoxious, and they drain energy from everyone and can strangle your company. Sometimes they are also intellectually brilliant, or closely related to the boss, so there is no easy way out. Read More

Putting Your Brand on Customers

Putting Your Brand on Customers Avatar Posted by DrShannonReece under Startups
From http://blog.drshannonreece.com 6 days ago
Made Hot by: DMDdistribution on February 19, 2012 12:49 pm
Today on my show I had the pleasure of a speaking with JP Jones, Owner of Paige1Media & Paige1Publishing, who shared her best strategies for how entrepreneurs can brand themselves head and shoulders above the crowd by focusing on customer service.

Though business cards, logos, and your website d Read More

Grow Your Businesses On A Shoestring By Leading

Grow Your Businesses On A Shoestring By Leading Avatar Posted by DrShannonReece under Startups
From http://blog.drshannonreece.com 8 days ago
Made Hot by: LadySophy on February 15, 2012 4:07 am
As a female entrepreneur you probably wear many different hats – running your business while balancing your responsibilities in your personal life. The good news is that there is a way to get help. The answer that many women-owned businesses are turning to is to hire an intern. Interns are smart, Read More
The dictionary definition of a mentor is “an experienced and trusted advisor,” or “leader, tutor or coach.” The definition of a critic sounds similar, “a person who offers reasoned judgment or analysis.” The big difference, of course, is that a mentor looks ahead to help you, while a critic looks b Read More

Investors Fund Solutions Rather Than Technology

Investors Fund Solutions Rather Than Technology Avatar Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 15 days ago
Made Hot by: y-dolphin on February 8, 2012 10:31 pm
Too many entrepreneurs develop a new product without regard to market demand, then build an entire strategy based on creating a need, rather than acting on an existing market need. Investors characterize this approach as a “solution looking for a problem.” These don’t get funded. Read More
I recently spoke to Claire Dalton of Dungarvan Brewing Company which is a relatively new company started in a recession and proving to be very successful. Read More

Things to Consider Before Freelance Staff Writing

Things to Consider Before Freelance Staff Writing Avatar Posted by MMarquit under Startups
From http://plantingmoneyseeds.com 17 days ago
Made Hot by: stillwagon428 on February 6, 2012 1:43 pm
Staff writing for blogs can be a good way to make money as a freelance writer. But you need to be aware of the drawbacks. Read More
An interview with Bryan Jowers, co-founder of Giftiki, about the importance of building a cult rather than a culture when building a company. Read More
One dominant trait I’ve noticed, no matter if the publication is located in Silicon Valley or Down Under, is an enthrallment with the startups led by innovators and entrepreneurs just out of college, or not even out of college yet. Read More