Many budding new business owners struggle mightily with that first step – out of their comfort zone and into the unknown. They keep asking people like me whether the time is right, and the truth is that there’s never an ideal time to start your own business. It’s like starting a personal relationsh
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10 Clues That Now May Be The Time To Try A New Path In Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 37 days ago
Made Hot by: justretweet on March 29, 2024 7:22 am
7 Keys to Meeting the Expectations of the Next Wave of Customers
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.inc.com 37 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on March 27, 2024 7:04 am
If you think your business has weathered the storm, think again. In addition to obvious economic challenges, the emerging generation of customers is determined to radically change the rules for customer engagement. Their expectations of relationships and personalization are already taxing businesse
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8 Ways That Businesses Spend Resources With Minimal Return
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.inc.com 38 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on March 25, 2024 12:56 pm
Every business owner I know is short on key resources, including time, money, and relevant skills. The last thing they can afford is to waste any of these, but in my mentoring and coaching activities, I see it happening all too often. Waste in any business is any activity that burns resources, but
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6 Strategies For Spotting and Avoiding An Over-Crowded Market
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 39 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on March 23, 2024 5:42 pm
In finance, a bubble is too much money chasing assets, greater asset production and a herd mentality. In new venture plans, a bubble is too many aspiring owners and too many investors chasing the latest “next big thing,” like Google search engine, Facebook social network, or Amazon e-commerce site.
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5 Personal Realities That Aspiring Business Owners Often Ignore
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 41 days ago
Most new venture owners expect to face the “normal” challenges of starting a business, which include finding the right opportunity, building and executing a winning plan, and financing their venture. But many forget the pitfalls associated with traditional business models which can apply to even th
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7 Strategies for Identifying Hidden Challenges Through Questioning
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.inc.com 42 days ago
Made Hot by: luvhealthcare on March 20, 2024 6:50 am
Every business team has blind spots that limit their effectiveness and success, and due to ego, over-confidence, or deferential subordinates, many live totally in the dark. Some leaders are smart and humble enough to assume that they don't know what they don't know but lack an effective process for
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8 Nonverbal Messages In Business You Can’t Afford To Miss
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 43 days ago
Whether it’s a business or personal interaction, studies show that as much as 60-90% of the communication is nonverbal. That means that people addicted to text messages, twitter, and email may be sending less than half the message, and receivers often misinterpret even that half.
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6 Keys to Balancing Business Success With Your Own Well-Being
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 45 days ago
It’s sad when the business is “successful,” but the owner still feels totally unsatisfied. I see it happening all the time. The business is a winner, but the family or other relationships are broken by the stress. Or the business professional started down this path to be their own boss and change
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7 Examples of Poor Leadership Behavior That Limit Business Success
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 46 days ago
Many professionals in business, from startups to multi-nationals, assume that team leader or executive is an appointed position, and the skills come with the title. In reality, leadership is best demonstrated while not in a position of authority, and is a skill that must be sharpened every day of
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8 Leadership Strategies for Maintaining Morale In Tough Times
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom https://www.linkedin.com 49 days ago
Most successful business leaders will tell you that their primary motivation is to “change the world” and to build something lasting, not to make a lot of money. But the conventional wisdom is that employees work for money, above all else. Yet my own experience leads me to believe that non-cash mo
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