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10 Mindset Checks Before You Start A New Business - http://blog.startupprofessionals.com

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2673 days ago
Made Hot by: DigiTechBlog on December 31, 2016 1:16 am

Making the decision to start your own business is a major commitment, with huge implications for skills and lifestyle. Yet there is no standardized testing or certification required or available anywhere to help you decide if you are a good fit for entrepreneurship, or founding a business is right Read More

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How Closely Do You Follow Networking Etiquette Rules?

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2676 days ago
Made Hot by: luvhealthcare on December 29, 2016 12:29 pm

I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. But what if you are an introvert, or new to this game, and don’t know where or how to start? Read More

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10 Classic Business Movies to Watch Over the Holidays

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From https://smallbiztrends.com 2676 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on December 29, 2016 1:55 am

The holiday season is the perfect time to relax and watch a movie — even if you’re a busy entrepreneur. So if you find yourself with any extra time on your hands over the next couple of days, why not enjoy a film with some useful business themes? The following 10 business movies could be especiall Read More

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7 Key Principles of Question-Based Leadership To Win

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2675 days ago
Made Hot by: LimeWood on December 28, 2016 4:43 pm

Too many people in business just expect their leaders to give orders. Maybe it’s for this reason that as professionals advance in their career, they tend to start asking fewer questions and providing more answers. Smart leaders, on the other hand, learn to ask more penetrating questions, listen car Read More

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5 Qualities Customers Expect In The Next Big Thing

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2677 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on December 27, 2016 12:06 pm

Every entrepreneur wishes that he could predict whether his idea could be the “next big thing,” before he spent his life savings and years of energy on it. Investors, on the other hand, typically don’t even look very hard at the product or service, but prefer to evaluate first the entrepreneur, and Read More

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How to create the ultimate business startup checklist

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From http://www.alphagamma.eu 2679 days ago
Made Hot by: leonesimmy on December 27, 2016 11:28 am

The most common question asked by all new entrepreneurs wanting to strike out and launch a business is “where do I start and is there some sort of a startup checklist that I can follow?”

Starting a business can be a daunting and even overwhelming task. Fortunately, there have been millions of bu Read More

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8 Key Principles To Keep Up With The Speed of Change

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2678 days ago
Made Hot by: blogexpert on December 25, 2016 7:42 pm

Things change so fast these days in business that your first priority as an entrepreneur is to stay current, by talking to customers, peers, and experts. Secondly, you must constantly communicate suggested changes to your team, implement necessary pivots, and realign all the elements of your busine Read More

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3 New Year's Resolutions Entrepreneurs Should Make for 2017

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Made Hot by: maestro68 on December 25, 2016 11:59 am

With another year behind us, it's time to look forward to 2017. Whether 2016 was a great year for your business or it's time to turn over a new leaf, here are a few things all entrepreneurs should strive to accomplish in the New Year. Read More

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Starting an online business: do these 10 things and never fail again

Posted by MashaKaran under Startups
From http://www.alphagamma.eu 2678 days ago
Made Hot by: profmarketing on December 25, 2016 11:41 am

You have a longing to be in control of your destiny. You yearn for freedom. You want to pursue your dream. Your passion. But passion is not enough. If not executed strategically it will turn into a nightmare.

Let’s be honest. Being a businessperson is not all rainbows and sunshine.

Starting a Read More

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Encore Entrepreneur Is The New Baby Boomer Lifestyle

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2680 days ago
Made Hot by: LoopLooper on December 24, 2016 11:10 pm

Contrary to what you might guess, the highest rate of entrepreneurial growth over the last few years is not Gen-Y upstarts, but Boomers over the age of 50, now called encore entrepreneurs. In fact, according to the most recent Index of Startup Activity by the Kauffman Foundation and recent SBA repo Read More