Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2023

With the availability of high-speed Internet and social media access around the world, it’s easy for entrepreneurs to assume that the world is just one big homogeneous market, and project their business will scale accordingly. The local culture affects not only the decisions an entrepreneur must make, but also how a market views the company.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 9, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they deal with economic uncertainty and here are the responses. #1- In a recession, advertising costs can go down as fewer companies invest in marketing. Scenario planning, strategic cost management, diversification, flexibility, and agility.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2020

Every entrepreneur I know finds it a challenge to balance the joys of entrepreneurship against a set of frustrations they never anticipated. The norm for entrepreneurs is to be optimistic on revenue projections, and miserly on funding needs. Cheaper in the beginning can be more costly in the long run.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Winning entrepreneurs have long since supplemented conventional print and video “push” marketing with digital online interactive “pull” marketing, and more recently added social-local-mobile ( SoLoMo ) to the mix. Mobile and global are driving all of these in innovative new ways to grow your business. Marty Zwilling.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 18, 2020

Millennials are increasingly becoming sought-after and successful entrepreneurs. Believe it or not, millennials—defined as anyone born between 1981 and 1996, or ages 24–39 — have launched twice as many companies as baby boomers, according to a report by BNP Paribas Global. The first is the cost of entry. That follows the data.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 29, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the tough lessons they have learned in 2022. #1- It will also help you reduce costs and provide greater flexibility for your employees. It’s been the story for the last two years, but towards the end of the pandemic, entrepreneurs seemed to give slightly less importance to it.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 10, 2022

Some entrepreneurs will say the future is definitely bright and the number of entrepreneurs will increase but others argue these changes are meant to work against budding or would-be entrepreneurs. But the big question, will there be fewer entrepreneurs in the future? Hence, entrepreneurs will be on the rise.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

When asked about what industry needs technology innovation the most, entrepreneurs from various fields gave their perspectives. #1- Technology can help address these challenges by enabling precision agriculture that will use data and analytics to optimize farming practices and increase yields at the lowest possible environmental cost.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2023

If you have a different view, I urge you to see the data presented in a new book, “ The Nine: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace ,” by Phil Simon, a globally recognized authority on technology, collaboration, and the future of work. Millions have bowed out of the labor market. The birth rate in many countries is declining.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 3, 2023

Entrepreneurs embrace these innovations to unlock possibilities, making them a cornerstone of modern entrepreneurship. We asked some entrepreneurs what has been their favorite technology innovation and here is what they have to say. #1- help entrepreneurs to automate data entry, interact with customers, and improve productivity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Even after many years mentoring entrepreneurs and advising businesses, I continue to be surprised by the primary focus on products and processes, and the often incidental attention to hiring and nurturing the right people. Underestimating absenteeism and accident costs. Manually assessing engagement clearly isn’t working.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Every aspiring entrepreneur I know is talking about the fact that there are over 2,000 billionaires in the world today, and how their innovative idea could make them one of the next ones. Becoming an entrepreneur is actually a commitment to a new lifestyle, certainly very exciting, but also facing many unknowns and risks.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

We had nascent revenues, ridiculous cost structures and unrealistic valuations. I learned to avoid unnecessary conferences, avoid non-essential costs and strive for at least a neutral EBITDA if for no other reason than nobody was interested in giving us any more money. Until we weren’t. Nobody cared about our valuations any more.

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 11, 2021

Some entrepreneurs will say the future is definitely bright but to others, some of these changes are meant to work against their expansion and business operations. We asked entrepreneurs their thoughts on the future of entrepreneurship and here’s what they had to say; #1- It's like freelancing. Photo Credit: Richard Burner.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Innovation is a driver of many businesses globally. Different entrepreneurs take on diverse approaches to implement innovative ideas in their businesses and some emerge to be successful. This gains them recognition as innovative and inspire other entrepreneurs to be innovative as well. 1- Strive Masiyiwa. 2- Jeff Bezos.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 8, 2023

Here's what entrepreneurs predict for business in 2023. #1- As a result, having a permanent place to work will become less crucial, reducing the cost of rent for businesses. You'll need to be more creative and productive if you want to succeed in today's global economy. 1- Continued work from home. Photo Credit: Alex Contes.

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

As the global economic situation deteriorates amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine and soaring energy costs, many aspiring entrepreneurs might be tempted to give up and wait for better days. Entrepreneurs — frugal innovation can be a powerful tool for growth. But don’t give up!

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The global business landscape can be dauntingly complex, which is why MBA education serves as such an indispensable guide. In this article, we’ll chart its influence over time on global business practices while keeping its relevance current. However, MBA entrepreneurs face unique obstacles on their path.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 2, 2022

In the last few days of 2021, we took some time to ask a few entrepreneurs and businesses what their biggest business accomplishments were. #1- I'm proud of the fact that we've managed to bring down costs and managed to solve many of the problems we initially had. So, I've never conveyed mixed cost signals like that to our staff.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the 2023 trends they see in their industry and here are the responses. #1- However, that doesn't mean you should ignore cost or quality. This expedited shift to remote teams has opened the door for new, global staffing opportunities at a substantially lower cost.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 3, 2020

Some entrepreneurs will say the future is definitely bright but to others, some of these changes are meant to work against their expansion and business operations. We asked entrepreneurs their thoughts on the future of entrepreneurship and here’s what they had to say; #1- Rise in the speed of tech innovations.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Being an entrepreneur or business owner has its share of ups and downs. While the downs can be pretty low the ups always seem to triumph for a true entrepreneur at heart. Milestones are what entrepreneurs and business owners work towards. Once you finally reach a certain point then reflection can truly begin.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 16, 2023

Despite the challenges brought on by recent global events, there are indications of gradual recovery and resilience across various sectors. In this article, entrepreneurs from various industries share their economic outlook, offering valuable insights into the current business landscape. #1-

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VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

That’s why lists like Ycombinator’s Requests for Startups (RFS) help entrepreneurs thinking about starting a company (or picking a problem) and can be a good barometer for founders on what’s interesting to investors right now. Generalizable robotics represent a $24 trillion-plus global revenue opportunity.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Here’s what entrepreneurs had to say about the companies they admire for their innovation. #1- I have always admired and been amazed by successful entrepreneurs who don't have a university degree. They have a unique selling point because Microsoft is one of the top technology companies globally. Photo Credit: Aiden Cole.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2022

Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. I still have to tell some entrepreneurs that even with the best idea, they have to move to Silicon Valley to find the investors they need, or they need to move to the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2020

Winning entrepreneurs have long since supplemented conventional print and video “push” marketing with digital online interactive “pull” marketing, and a while back added social-local-mobile ( SoLoMo ) to the mix. Mobile and global are driving all of these in innovative new ways to grow your business.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

A new study considers whether it is better to “go global” from day one, or to grow locally first. Motivated to find a way to help students reduce costs, Yoo worked with advertisers to subsidise student printing. Growing your company from the bottom of the world can be both challenging and rewarding.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs to discuss how quiet quitting affects entrepreneurship and here are the responses: #1- Offers opportunities for innovation Photo Credit: Brooke Waupsh It’s interesting because on one end “Quiet Quitting” and “Employee Disengagement” cost US companies a trillion dollars a year. Thanks to Brooke Waupsh, Swoovy !

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 30, 2020

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- From personal experience. Launching a recipe website can cost as little as $150 if you can utilize your phone as a camera to start. 10- Be the first Indian beauty/wellness brand to go truly global. Photo credit: Ty Crandall. 20- Various ways.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Use content advertising to fight rising costs. Here’s Proquo’s lead generation landing page: By doing this, they’re able to progress prospects through the funnel more quickly, reducing cost per acquisition. That Databricks is contributing to Entrepreneur shows they know their stuff. Grab attention. Build trust. Offer value.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

We interviewed Mr. Abraham Gin, an entrepreneur, business coach, and CEO of Gin Consulting Group , which provides unique leadership development and training platforms. Overall eliminating the high overhead costs that are caused by brick and mortar companies, and still providing highly effective means of communication using technology.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2022

In my experience as an advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs in business, one of the biggest failures I see is a lack of self-leadership. For example, I often hear from aspiring entrepreneurs that “I had that idea first, and he stole it, and is now making money on my idea.”

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 20, 2021

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the future trends entrepreneurs see in their industry and here are the responses. #1- I am a business owner who works to help entrepreneurs incorporate or form LLCs for their businesses. We’ve also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 17, 2020

Here’s the list of industries with the most optimist future as suggested by entrepreneurs. #1- The sustainability industry is one that is set to keep growing, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and workers alike. Rental space, insurance, overhead, all these things play a major part in the cost to run a small business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Most aspiring entrepreneurs look to their alma mater, or any university, as a source of classes that can help them, but neglect to think outside the box or take advantage of all the other resources to be found there. They have equipment and smart students that would otherwise cost you a fortune through an outside contract.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2016

For aspiring entrepreneurs, it’s hard to resist the allure of Silicon Valley. You’d be forgiven for thinking that any budding entrepreneur should only look at setting up in Silicon Valley to be successful. Photo credit: Canada flag from Shutterstock. By Raj Narayanaswamy, cofounder and Co-CEO, Replicon.

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