Sun.Apr 19, 2015

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Understanding Your True Character as an Entrepreneur

Both Sides of the Table

'Why do we do all that we do? Is it for the money? The recognition? Is work a part of life and life a part of work? Is it just the next rung in the ladder after we finish college and join the next grouping of people we’re tied to for a brief period in time? These aren’t generally the thoughts of 20-year-olds. That is the age where you do more than think. “Of course I work!

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6 Entrepreneur Mindsets That Lead To Real Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

'Real innovation in the business world is still rare. As I’ve said before, everyone talks about innovation, but the majority of new business plans I see still reflect linear thinking – one more social network with more features, another smartphone app for marketing, or one more platform for faster e-commerce. Historic changes and great successes don’t come from linear thinking.

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How Loyal Are Your Customers? Six Tips For Measuring This Crucial “Growth Predictor”

YoungUpstarts

'by Jeff Sauro, author of “ Customer Analytics For Dummies “. Sure, your company has satisfied customers. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t be in business (at least not for long). But here’s a question few companies ask: How loyal are they? Will they recommend your products and services to others? Will they stick with you through thick and thin?

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