Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Most successful entrepreneurs have been written up on the Internet, or in magazines, or books. Some formal learning is always advisable, but get beyond university MBA courses to professional seminars and case studies. Formal courses work best for basics, like a business start-up course or financial accounting. Formal learning.

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 17, 2012

There are lots of events, seminars, and short courses (day, week, month) on campus covering a wide variety of topics. It’s called IAP – Independent Activities Period. Rather than classes, students can do whatever they want, including go home and sleep for the month (which I did a few times).

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Gust

JANUARY 19, 2014

Most successful entrepreneurs have been written up on the Internet, or in magazines, or books. Some formal learning is always advisable, but get beyond university MBA courses to professional seminars and case studies. Formal courses work best for basics, like a business start-up course or financial accounting. Formal learning.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2010

Most successful entrepreneurs have been written up on the Internet, or in magazines, or books. Some formal learning is always advisable, but get beyond university MBA courses to professional seminars and case studies. Formal courses work best for basics, like a business start-up course or financial accounting. Formal learning.

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Gust

JANUARY 19, 2014

Most successful entrepreneurs have been written up on the Internet, or in magazines, or books. Some formal learning is always advisable, but get beyond university MBA courses to professional seminars and case studies. Formal courses work best for basics, like a business start-up course or financial accounting. Formal learning.

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Entrepreneur Silicon Valley Social Network Restful 70

Up and Running

JANUARY 23, 2018

Many professionals place emphasis on having a business plan, and this is a good thing. However, if your business is going to be selling tangible goods, a smart sales plan is equally important. What are the best strategies for a working sales plan? Relevant local business networks.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2014

PR alone cannot add income to your bottom line; the reason being is that public relations has to be part of an overall business plan. When I meet with a client I always ask, “Can I see your business plan?” When I create a PR program for them, I am supporting their business objectives. That’s not going to happen.

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Business Plan Blog

APRIL 12, 2012

This is often considered a risky deduction due to its reputation as an audit magnet, but the reality is that virtually all small business owners can take a deduction for a home office space — that includes treating a percentage of Internet and phone bills as deductible expenses. Professional fees and classes.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 27, 2009

Concept and Seed Stage In the Concept and Seed Stage, founders capture their passion and vision for the new company and turn them into a set of key ideas, which quickly becomes a business plan, sometimes on the back of the proverbial napkin. The first thing captured and wrestled to paper is the company’s vision.

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Up and Running

JULY 3, 2015

This week Peter and Jonathan debate whether your should stick to your plan or change it. Finally, is the “Internet of Things” the sign of progress, or pushing us toward a grim future? Check out Tim Berry’s book, Lean Business Planning , coming soon. They’ll put tons of time into a plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Do you have a viable plan? If you haven’t yet written down a business plan, you probably have no idea how much money you really need, or even if the opportunity is real. Be wary of stepping into an unknown business area, just because it looks easy or promises a big return. Experience is the best teacher.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Be wary of stepping into an unknown business area, just because it looks easy or promises a big return. The real secrets of any business are not in textbooks, and you can’t believe everything you read on the Internet. Starting a business is hard work and will require sacrifices. Do you have a viable plan?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Be wary of stepping into an unknown business area, just because it looks easy or promises a big return. The real secrets of any business are not in textbooks, and you can’t believe everything you read on the Internet. Starting a business is hard work and will require sacrifices. Do you have a viable plan?

Entrepreneur 258

Entrepreneur Angel Investor Bootstrapping Venture Capital 258

Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Do you have a viable plan? If you haven’t yet written down a business plan, you probably have no idea how much money you really need, or even if the opportunity is real. Be wary of stepping into an unknown business area, just because it looks easy or promises a big return. Experience is the best teacher.

Entrepreneur 184

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2010

Be wary of stepping into an unknown business area, just because it looks easy or promises a big return. The real secrets of any business are not in textbooks, and you can’t believe everything you read on the Internet. Starting a business is hard work and will require sacrifices. Do you have a viable plan?

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Mike Michalowicz

JANUARY 24, 2018

This is great provided you already have in place a strategic thinking business plan where you have clearly identified your ideal customers; know your market and have established key metrics. Whether it is a free seminar, free Facebook page, free website or free donuts; the problem is, free is never free. Avoid The FREE Trend.

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Mike Michalowicz

JANUARY 10, 2013

This is great provided you already have in place a strategic thinking business plan where you have clearly identified your ideal customers; know your market and have established key metrics. Whether it is a free seminar, free Facebook page, free website or free donuts; the problem is, free is never free. Avoid The FREE Trend.

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