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6 Tools To Assess Your Potential As An Entrepreneur - http://blog.startupprofessionals.com

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3133 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on September 23, 2015 11:48 am

Too many people, young and older, let their career and their lifestyle happen to them, rather than proactively making things happen based on their personal passions, skills, and interests. Others make decisions based on someone else’s interests, such as the father who wants his son to take over the Read More

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6 "Gut Check" Questions All Entrepreneurs Should Ask Themselves

$6 \"Gut Check\" Questions All Entrepreneurs Should Ask Themselves - http://smallbiztrends.com$

Posted by lyceum under Startups
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3133 days ago
Made Hot by: fundpr on September 23, 2015 11:37 am

Not everyone is cut out for a career as a self-directed entrepreneur.
Some people are best suited to work for someone else. I know this is a harsh statement to some, but that’s the way it is.
Even if you are starting out a business on the side (a.k.a. side hustle), you still might not be cut out Read More

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Starting a Consulting Business

Posted by smpayton under Startups
From http://blog.corpnet.com 3134 days ago
Made Hot by: MasterMinuteman on September 22, 2015 8:46 am

If you are considering starting a consulting business, in this blog post here's everything you need to know to get started. Read More

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7 Ways That Entrepreneurs Must Lead To Succeed

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3134 days ago
Made Hot by: DigiTechBlog on September 21, 2015 1:49 pm

One of the realities of being an entrepreneur is that you have to keep learning and changing to survive. Everyone on the startup team knows there is no buffer, and no personal isolation from impact based on your job description that can save you. Thus everyone has to make sure they are focusing on Read More

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6 Ways For Startups To Offer Greater Marketing Value

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3137 days ago
Made Hot by: businessgross on September 18, 2015 10:01 am

Entrepreneurs have always believed that their product or service must show real value to customers, but today the smart ones are even able to make their marketing valuable. The days are gone when marketing was all “pushing product.” Now customers seek out people who are willing and able to add valu Read More

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18 Ways to Actively Encourage Company Innovation

Posted by lyceum under Startups
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3139 days ago
Made Hot by: leonesimmy on September 18, 2015 9:37 am

Having specific daily tasks shouldn’t deter employees from constantly coming up with new ways to improve the company and themselves. To find out how startup founders can keep innovation alive, we asked 18 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question: Read More

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8 Key Rules for Starting a Business on a Shoestring

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3139 days ago
Made Hot by: MarketWiz on September 17, 2015 12:57 pm

A few years ago, before the Internet was pervasive, before everyone carried a smartphone and before do-it-yourself software tools were available for free, it was difficult to reach a critical mass of new customers without spending a million dollars on a website, custom software and television adver Read More

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6 Ideal Team Members For Any Entrepreneurial Venture

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3140 days ago
Made Hot by: MarketWiz on September 16, 2015 9:59 am

In my years of advising startups and occasional investing, I’ve seen many great ideas start and fail, but the right team always seems to make good things happen, even without the ultimate idea. That’s why investors say they invest in people (bet on the jockey, not the horse), rather than the idea. Read More

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8 Keys to Dispersed Teams With Maximum Productivity

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3141 days ago
Made Hot by: leonesimmy on September 15, 2015 8:44 am

Finding your entire team in the same office is a rare occurrence these days. Even small teams may be dispersed across town, working out of their homes or across the world in different time zones. Modern communication tools, including WebEx, Skype and video conferencing are a good start, but virtual Read More

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9 Lessons For Entrepreneurs From A Sales Expert

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3142 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on September 14, 2015 7:30 am

Most aspiring entrepreneurs believe that a great idea alone will assure business success. Experts argue that it’s more important to have a great plan, and personal business acumen. Hardly anyone mentions selling principles. Yet in this age when customers have a thousand alternatives, and are overwh Read More