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Why Good Marketing Campaign Costs Continue To Rise - http://blog.startupprofessionals.com

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2610 days ago
Made Hot by: luvhealthcare on February 28, 2017 9:41 am

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. The founder explains that the product is so “buzz-worthy” that usage will spread rapidly through word-of-mouth only, meaning people loving Read More

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An Easier Business Model Canvas Template: The Lean Plan Template

Posted by brianamorgaine under Startups
From https://www.liveplan.com 2611 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on February 26, 2017 10:16 pm

The Business Model Canvas template can be difficult to understand without substantial training, and isn’t right for everyone. Lean Planning offers a flexible, easy to use alternative. Read More

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8 Key Ingredients to a Profitable Consulting Business

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2611 days ago
Made Hot by: FutureVision on February 26, 2017 6:02 pm

Most of the guidance you see for entrepreneurs is aimed at those who are selling a product (Apple, Tesla, Xiaomi), or selling a service (Uber, Airbnb, Snapchat). Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal profe Read More

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Should I Quit My Job to Start My Own Business? 9 Questions You Need to Ask

Posted by brianamorgaine under Startups
From http://articles.bplans.com 2613 days ago
Made Hot by: profmarketing on February 24, 2017 11:37 pm

Deciding when the time is right to start a business is a huge challenge. How do you know when to take the plunge? Should you go all in, all at once—or take it more slowly? Here's how to decide. Read More

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8 Ways Ownership Thinking Will Make You An A-Player

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2613 days ago
Made Hot by: deanuk on February 24, 2017 11:02 pm

One of the biggest challenges in changing your lifestyle from an employee to starting your own business, is focusing on the right ownership elements, versus having a boss who sets the business goals, and provides performance feedback. Most entrepreneurs relish being their own boss, but find the tra Read More

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7 Lessons On How To Avoid A Quick Business Failure

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2614 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on February 23, 2017 12:04 am

Most budding entrepreneurs don’t realize that nine out of ten startups fail within 24 months. They only see and remember the recent new entrants in the billion dollar valuation club, including Uber, Airbnb, and Snapchat. While last year was not a banner year for new businesses, the startup rate is Read More

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10 Keys To A Killer-First-Impression Website Rollout

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2617 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on February 21, 2017 10:57 am

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 Read More

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How to Build a Minimum Viable Process Pack for Your Startup

Posted by zolachupik under Startups
From https://www.process.st 2618 days ago
Made Hot by: FutureVision on February 19, 2017 5:05 pm

You don't need a ton of processes at a startup, but you do at least need some vital ones. Save time and scale smoothly — use and customize these processes. Read More

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National Entrepreneurship Week is Back, and It’s Better Than Ever!

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From https://blogs.business.microsoft.com 2619 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on February 19, 2017 4:21 pm

Help us celebrate the 2017 National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW). On Feb. 20, we kick off a full week of free workshops, content, webcasts, events and more from a large community of supporters including: Wix, Yelp, LinkedIn, Dun & Bradstreet, and many more. Read More

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7 Rules For Maintaining A Creative Business Culture

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2618 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on February 19, 2017 3:48 pm

Within the startup realm, there is a big difference between having an innovative product versus an innovative business. Some startups have a new technology, but stick to a tried-and-true business model. Others take an existing product, and give it new life with a creative business model. The most c Read More