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Entrepreneurs Must Start Selling And Listening Early - http://blog.startupprofessionals.com

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3548 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on August 14, 2014 8:27 am

Savvy entrepreneurs start testing their ideas on potential customers even before the concept is fully cooked. They have enough confidence in their ability to deliver that they don’t worry about someone stealing the idea to get there first, and they don’t forget to listen carefully to critical feedb Read More

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Wasting Time on Email Management? Cut Your Email Processing Time by 80% - Help Me Leverage

Posted by BrettJarman under Startups
From http://helpmeleverage.com 3554 days ago
Made Hot by: JoshRed on August 11, 2014 7:35 pm

Email management – both a blessing for your small business and a curse. You can use it to build and transact relationships, both professional and personal. And you can use it to inform, educate and inspire yourself and others about what’s possible in the world. But it can also be a burden, a consta Read More

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How Much Founder Stock Should You Offer Co-Founders?

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3553 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on August 11, 2014 9:36 am

Two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a co-founder or two. You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology or money. The first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity is that person worth? Giving a co-fo Read More

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That Point at Which You Turn Down Freelance Writing Gigs

Posted by MMarquit under Startups
From http://mirandamarquit.com 3551 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on August 10, 2014 9:05 am

It’s hard to say no to freelance writing gigs. But I’ve reached that point with my current life and workload. Read More

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The 10 Most Common Ways Businesses Waste Money - Wealthy Gorilla

Posted by DanWesternWG under Startups
From http://wealthygorilla.com 3558 days ago
Made Hot by: deanuk on August 8, 2014 6:25 am

Whenever a new business is started, or has even been going for a few years, there are many ways in which the businesses waste money. Sometimes it’s on little things, but other times a lot of money is being wasted when it could easily be avoided, and the owners should know better. Read More

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5 Entrepreneur Ideas That Investors See Too Often

Posted by martinzwilling under Startups
From http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 3554 days ago
Made Hot by: marketingvalue on August 7, 2014 11:15 am

People are always asking me for an inside tip on Internet sites that will be “the next big thing.” Those are hard, since someone has to invent something innovative, but I do have some views on other ideas whose time has come and gone. Read More

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How to Start a Food Truck

Posted by BizPlanMentor under Startups
From http://businessplanmentor.com 3562 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on August 5, 2014 10:24 am

Food trucks are quickly becoming the fastest growing food industry related business in recent history. Don't miss your chance to get in the game! Learn how to start a food truck with this step by step guide. Read More

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How to Become an Entrepreneur Overnight

Posted by PASjonathan under Startups
From http://articles.bplans.com 3560 days ago
Made Hot by: profmarketing on August 3, 2014 2:56 pm

Is there a switch you can flip to become an entrepreneur, or is it hardwired into your personality? Candice Landau takes a look at the different types of entrepreneurs, and believes there are five key ingredients that every entrepreneur shares. Read More

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10 Tips for Being an Entrepreneurial Rock Star

Posted by stillwagon428 under Startups
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3560 days ago
Made Hot by: thelastword on August 3, 2014 2:43 pm

Our community has been talking recently about the skills needed for entrepreneurs to excel. Some things change while others stay the same. But, to be an entrepreneurial rock star, you need to be aware of all the factors affecting your business. Read More

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What The Beatles Could Learn From Serial Entrepreneurs

Posted by veron under Startups
From http://topimnews.wealthmagnate.com 3559 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on August 3, 2014 1:40 pm

This is one infographic I just love. Anna Vital made it and I wanted to share it so you could see how the richest people on Earth(some of them) have managed to become such. Well, as the infographic shows it’s not just focus, but also trying and trying until success is reached. Read More