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How To Survive The Loss Of A Main Customer

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sales to product development), the problems will continue to exist. In cases where customer feedback is provided to the development team, it is crucial that communication be a two-way street. A dissatisfied customer is generally the result of a communication breakdown.

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5 Lessons Every Entrepreneur Should Know

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This was never really an issue during normal business operation as I lead the business development, strategy and operations, but by being the “majority partner”, our bylaws gave my former partner power that he used to litigate me into buying the company that I unquestionably dedicated more time and energy building.

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There’s Something Abuzz With GoodBuzz

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He later worked for eight years at the European Union commission helping to develop the cultural industry in Africa (cultural products being the main exports – and revenue – for poor African countries). Koutonin’s ultimate dream, however, is to open a world-class human potential development school in Africa in 2017.

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The Traction Gap Framework: Four Pillars Of Startup Success

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A well-developed product architecture helps a startup to achieve rapid market/product fit by successfully appealing to customers (users). They need to establish a Minimum Viable Category (MVC), develop thought leadership concepts, and create an “epic story” talk track that is meant to compel the world to use the startup’s product or service.

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The Traction Gap Framework: Four Pillars Of Startup Success

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A well-developed product architecture helps a startup to achieve rapid market/product fit by successfully appealing to customers (users). They need to establish a Minimum Viable Category (MVC), develop thought leadership concepts, and create an “epic story” talk track that is meant to compel the world to use the startup’s product or service.

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7 Reasons A Small Business Should Hire Advisors 

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Executives interested in advisory roles often want the experience, intellectual stimulation, and opportunity to put advisory work on their resume as much as they want the compensation. Learn more about ExecRank and how they help companies of all sizes find board members and advisors at no cost.

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[Infographic] Inside The Mind Of A Startup Entrepreneur

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Here’s a look at what a founder should be able to do: Development. Develop and track a funnel. Build an advisory board. Command a board room. After all, startups are fast paced, small, and ever-morphing, which means it takes certain type of person to help make things succeed. Write Code. Build a server.