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6 Ways For Entrepreneurs To Hone Leadership Skills - http://blog.startupprofessionals.com

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2979 days ago
Made Hot by: bizyolk on March 9, 2016 12:06 pm

Almost every entrepreneur starts their journey by developing a solution, based on their knowledge of a new technology or required service. Developer skills are necessary, but not sufficient, to build a business. A real business requires leadership – thought leadership to attract customers and mind Read More

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7 Ways To Sustain Top Performers In Your Business

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2978 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on March 8, 2016 2:37 pm

Every business wants and needs top performers, but most entrepreneurs and executives assume that if they hire and train the smartest and most experienced people, they will get exceptional performance. They forget that top performance is a two-way street, requiring comparable initiative and responsi Read More

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10 Startup Mistakes You Can't Afford To Make Again

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Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2980 days ago
Made Hot by: mikehartman1 on March 7, 2016 9:20 am

The good news is that everyone expects entrepreneurs to make mistakes, since founders explore uncharted territory. In fact, investors recognize that founders usually learn more from mistakes than from success, so a well-explained startup failure can improve their odds of funding the next time aroun Read More

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Rule of Thumb Definition - Exit Promise

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From http://exitpromise.com 2983 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on March 4, 2016 2:01 am

The term ‘rule of thumb’ generally refers to the idea of a principle with a broad application – something that is not intended to be exact or strictly accurate. In the business world, the term ‘rule of thumb’ refers to a guideline that provides simplified advice about a particular subject.

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9 Practices Make You A More Effective Communicator

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2985 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on March 2, 2016 9:45 am

Every business professional and entrepreneur believes they are good communicators, but how do they know? It’s really the perception of the recipients that counts, and poor communicators are almost always poor listeners, so they don’t hear the shortcomings. Warren Buffet once told a class of busines Read More

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7 Lessons They Don’t Teach You In Crowdfunding School

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2986 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on March 1, 2016 6:25 am

Crowdfunding is the hot new vehicle for raising money to support your entrepreneurial efforts, with over 1,250 website platforms around the world to help you, according to a 2015 industry report. In fact, the report suggests that the total amount raised annually (over $30 billion) now exceeds the f Read More

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10 Steps To Profitable Strategic Business Decisions

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2987 days ago
Made Hot by: luvhealthcare on February 29, 2016 9:34 am

Most entrepreneurs are so overwhelmed by the day-to-day challenges of their business that they rarely take the time to work on longer-term strategy (they work in the business versus on the business). As a result, strategy decisions are made in the same ad-hoc crises style as operational decisions, Read More

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5 Time Management Tips for Startup Business Owners

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From http://blog.corpnet.com 2988 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on February 27, 2016 2:19 pm

Looking to make more out of the time you spend on your business? Try these tips to manage your time. Read More

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10 Ways To Turn Entrepreneur Failures Into Success

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From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2989 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on February 26, 2016 11:16 am

If you can’t deal with failure, then the entrepreneur lifestyle is not for you. Don’t believe that urban myth that all you need is a good idea, a little fun work, and the money will start rolling in. When you are pushing the limits, nobody gets it right the first time, or even maybe the tenth time. Read More

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