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5 Ways A Startup Benefits From Dual Partner Strengths

Startup Professionals Musings

Again, the solution is a partner who is the voice of reason, who filters all of the visionary’s ideas, and helps eliminate hurdles, stumbling blocks, and barriers for the whole leadership team. When the team is at odds or confused, they need this steady force to keep them on track with the business plan.

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5 Reasons Two Founders As A Team Are Better Than One

Startup Professionals Musings

Again, the solution is a partner who is the voice of reason, who filters all of the visionary’s ideas, and helps eliminate hurdles, stumbling blocks, and barriers for the whole leadership team. When the team is at odds or confused, they need this steady force to keep them on track with the business plan.

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6 Myths On Starting A New Business That Can Kill You

Startup Professionals Musings

Starting a new business is fraught with challenges, and none of us has the bandwidth to kill them all. I have seen too many great ideas fail due to poor execution, and less impressive ideas succeed due to an innovative business plan, implemented and managed by the right team of entrepreneurs.

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10 Steps To Second Stage Success For Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. Most entrepreneurs are mavericks, and their passion drove their new business. You don’t have the bandwidth to keep filling positions with more helpers. Separate management from leadership, and provide both.

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Why Every Entrepreneur Needs A Startup Co-Founder

Startup Professionals Musings

Again, the solution is a partner who is the voice of reason, who filters all of the visionary’s ideas, and helps eliminate hurdles, stumbling blocks, and barriers for the whole leadership team. When the team is at odds or confused, they need this steady force to keep them on track with the business plan.

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5 Shortcomings Of A Visionary And How To Compensate

Startup Professionals Musings

Again, the solution is a partner who is the voice of reason, who filters all of the visionary’s ideas, and helps eliminate hurdles, stumbling blocks, and barriers for the whole leadership team. When the team is at odds or confused, they need this steady force to keep them on track with the business plan.

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10 Keys To Surviving From A Startup To An Enterprise

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, that means a new level of risk, giving up some control, and a new business plan. Most entrepreneurs are mavericks, and their passion drove their new business. You don’t have the bandwidth to keep filling positions with more helpers. Separate management from leadership, and provide both.

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