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9 Transaction Models Shape Your Customer Experience - http://blog.startupprofessionals.com

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2702 days ago
Made Hot by: justretweet on December 5, 2016 12:27 pm

Focus is everything in a business, whether it be a new startup or a large enterprise. In my role as a business advisor, I often see well-meaning entrepreneurs try to be everything to everyone, which results in many things done poorly, and few totally delighted customers. People are confused by mult Read More

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Will Your Business Need Financing in the New Year?

Posted by Nellie Akalp under Startups
From http://blog.corpnet.com 2703 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggerpalooza on December 4, 2016 5:02 pm

As you plan and set goals for your small business in 2017, one area to look at is financing. Will you need additional funding at some point in the New Year? If the answer is yes, how will you raise the money? Take a closer look at the two primary means of raising capital — equity financing and debt Read More

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5 Quotes From Business Founders Destined To Fail

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2704 days ago
Made Hot by: MarketWiz on December 3, 2016 1:31 pm

People with a victim mentality should never be entrepreneurs. We all know the role of starting and running a business is unpredictable, and has a high risk of failure. For people with a victim mentality, this fear of failure alone will almost certainly make it a self-fulfilling prophecy. Read More

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Top 4 Crowdsourced Logo Design Sites for Small Businesses

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From http://articles.bplans.com 2704 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on December 3, 2016 1:21 pm

Your new business needs a logo, but finding the perfect designer can be difficult. So, we've made it easier. In this guide, you'll find our reviews, top picks, and recommendations. Read More

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7 Poor Leadership Habits You Must Avoid At All Cost

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2706 days ago
Made Hot by: businessgross on December 1, 2016 2:28 pm

Like many other career-minded business professionals, are you still waiting impatiently for that appointment to a leadership position, so that you can begin demonstrating your real leadership ability? In reality, you are already being evaluated for leadership by the habits and attributes you demons Read More

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How To Lead Effectively In This Age Of Relationships

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2708 days ago
Made Hot by: Webdev1 on November 30, 2016 9:15 am

Startups provide leadership in the market. Entrepreneurs provide leadership to their startup. There are many styles of leadership, like dictatorial, laissez-faire, and democratic. One that I hear discussed more these days, in this age of relationships, is called “servant” leadership. Read More

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As a startup founder, making money should be your primary goal

Posted by MashaKaran under Startups
From http://www.alphagamma.eu 2707 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on November 29, 2016 10:35 pm

When I built my first company in the late-90s the prevalent mantra was:

GET AS MANY EYEBALLS (THE 90’S LINGO FOR USERS) AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.

We didn’t worry about making money all that much or even having figured out a business model – as the Internet back then was perceived as a land grab Read More

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Why Your SaaS Business Must Publish its Pricing

Posted by zolachupik under Startups
From https://www.linkedin.com 2705 days ago
Made Hot by: BenMulholland on November 29, 2016 6:50 pm

Developing the right pricing strategy for your software as a service (SaaS) business is absolutely crucial, as it’s the one lever businesses leaders can pull that immediately and directly impacts revenue. Read More

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Seek Support Organizations Based On Startup Stage

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2707 days ago
Made Hot by: sophia2 on November 29, 2016 6:11 pm

Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million dollar investment before they even have a business plan. That’s like trying to sell part of something to a stranger for big money when you haven’t fully defined it yet. It won’t work, it costs time and money, and hurts your Read More

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How to Successfully Establish and Maintain Work-Life Balance

Posted by lyceum under Startups
From https://smallbiztrends.com 2713 days ago
Made Hot by: FutureVision on November 26, 2016 5:09 am

Akim Vann is the owner and founder of The Bakery on Bergen, a very popular and busy spot that’s known for its delicious and creative cookies, cakes and pastries. The Bakery on Bergen just celebrated its second anniversary and Vann couldn’t be more proud. But as a busy mother of four energetic child Read More