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by Randy Patterson , author of “ The Matriarch Rules: How to Own Your Power, Know Your Worth, and Lead the Life You’ve Always Wanted “ Becoming an entrepreneur is no joke. But if you are a woman and an entrepreneur, you have some serious advantages. MORE
Every so often a promising entrepreneur seems to freeze in the oncoming headlights and gets run over by his competition. These points may sound obvious, but the process is certainly contrary to the popular “shoot from the hip” approach that is practiced by some entrepreneurs. MORE
In fact, some pundits argue that the best entrepreneurs, including Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, actually dropped out of school early to start their businesses, implying a negative relationship to training. Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur, and that is a good thing. MORE
As an entrepreneur, you need to avoid partnering with these people, or hiring them into your startup. The best entrepreneurs never confuse motion with results. If you are the entrepreneur or executive in the organization, make sure you are the role model in execution and in hiring. MORE
Being called a lifestyle entrepreneur should be a point of pride, not an insult. Of course, even lifestyle entrepreneurs want to be happy, and want their business to be “successful.” A lifestyle business becomes an integral part of an entrepreneur’s identity and their life. MORE
Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. Fund an entrepreneur you know and trust. Most entrepreneurs start asking for money from this tier, when they have very little more than an idea. MORE
As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I challenge them to think beyond what I call linear extensions to a current trend, such as another “easier-to-use” app for smartphones, a new dating site for pets, or another niche social network. Great social entrepreneurs are rare. MORE
I know some entrepreneurs with successful businesses, and others who seem to have a great relationship with their family, but I can’t think of many who have both. Individually, they both take focus, commitment, and a variety of skills, all the strengths of a good entrepreneur. MORE
Many entrepreneurs fantasize about days longer than 24 hours, convinced that their new venture could change the world, if they just had more time. However, this topic is particularly critical to entrepreneurs, who struggle with challenges and crises every day that they didn’t anticipate. MORE
Regardless of the scale or the diversity of a business — budding entrepreneurs running from pillar to post in search of seed capital or […]. Budding Entrepreneurs Raise Their Chances appeared first on ReadWrite. MORE
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. Innovation is a driver of many businesses globally. MORE
Maybe starting a new business isn’t your passion, but in these days of rapid change, where everyone is dealing with uncertainty, I believe that thinking and acting like entrepreneurs will help you get ahead in any profession. attributes entrepreneur paul brown successful MORE
Something I said seemed to inspire her: “I always thought you needed to be innovative, original to be an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs are the ones that make things happen. But what I’ve noticed is that it’s rare that the smartest technical innovator is the most successful entrepreneur. MORE
Thus I believe that business leaders and entrepreneurs need to focus first on people leadership, rather than process leadership. entrepreneur Mike Diamond people-centric priority process-centric MORE
The modern idea of a successful entrepreneur is an individual who is able to think outside the box and produce exciting solutions and new ideas. Consider these suggestions to begin your journey as an entrepreneur. Others entrepreneur advice MORE
Here are three mindset mistakes female entrepreneurs (including myself) have struggled with as it pertains to business ownership. Lead female entrepreneurs mindset personal development women in business MORE
One needs to keep various factors in mind while aspiring to become an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship entrepreneur entrepreneurship entrepreneurship tips first time entrepreneurs lessons for new entrepreneurs new entrepreneurs startup lessons startup tips tips for first time entrepreneurs MORE
Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. Many entrepreneurs fear giving away their very best insights, strategies, or tools via social media – it might diminish the demand and the profit. Marketing is everything these days. MORE
On the other hand, everyone wants to be an entrepreneur. His focus is on entrepreneurs in America, but what he says applies to every other country as well. Entrepreneurs growing companies create more value and more jobs. The cost of entrepreneur entry is at an all-time low. MORE
For example, one of the first decisions that most of you entrepreneurs face is how much equity to give to early investors, co-founders, and key new hires. business entrepreneur mistakes negotiation Samuel Dinnar MORE
Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. Being in love is great. MORE
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Serious entrepreneurs know that, but too many “wannabes” still fall for that elusive get-rich-quick scheme with no risk. As an active angel investor, I still hear entrepreneurs asserting large opportunities with minimal risk and no competition. MORE
In my experience mentoring new entrepreneurs and aspiring business leaders, I see far too many who seem to be driven by all the wrong reasons. He makes a convincing argument that the best leaders and entrepreneurs follow their intrinsic rather than extrinsic motivations. MORE
As a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, the most common question I get is, “I want to be an entrepreneur -- how do I start?” Many people with great ideas never make it as entrepreneurs, and true entrepreneurs can make a business out of anything. MORE
In my years of mentoring entrepreneurs, a problem I have seen too often is low self-esteem, and over-compensating through arrogance and ego. These entrepreneurs find it hard to respect customers or team members, and their ventures usually fail. MORE
Most entrepreneurs I know admit to a poor first media interaction, and many are still waiting for the instant replay. Why do many entrepreneurs think they can “wing it” and get the same results? entrepreneur media training meet the press MORE
It really is possible for an introvert to succeed as an entrepreneur, even though you can’t expect to start and build a business alone. entrepreneurs introverts keys to success Mark Zuckerberg MORE
As a small business and startup advisor, I find that entrepreneurs often love to talk about their latest idea, but not their execution. The best entrepreneurs know what they don’t know, aren’t afraid to ask for business help, and always offer something in return. MORE
Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. Being in love is great. MORE
I woke up this morning to another Storyworth history from him, this time titled Birth Of An Entrepreneur: Brad Feld. Birth Of An Entrepreneur: Brad Feld. I was sure he had all the characteristics of an entrepreneur. Our country’s greatness was built on this entrepreneural spirit. The post Birth of An Entrepreneur appeared first on Feld Thoughts. MORE
In my experience as a business advisor and angel investor these days, I seem to more frequently hear from entrepreneurs and business owners with “can’t-fail” or “get-rich-quick” ideas. Brian Buffini emigrant entrepreneur success traits MORE
One of the big differences between an entrepreneur and an employee of a big business is that employees tend to have a very narrow focus on their job, while entrepreneurs have to keep the broader focus on business. career entrepreneur owner mindset MORE
What they should be doing is hiring only “entrepreneurs,” meaning people who think and act as if this is their own business. This commitment to hire people who think like entrepreneurs, or instill an “owner’s mindset” in every employee, should be a high priority in every business. MORE
New entrepreneurs are notoriously great at capitalizing on new opportunities, both weak and strong. change entrepreneur Loc de Brabandere weak signalsWhen the economy tanks as it did in the last recession, that’s a strong signal that things have to change, and it’s hard to miss. MORE
When you have been on the startup firing line, you quickly learn that any insight from experts and entrepreneurs who have been there before you can make the difference between failure and success. business entrepreneur failure silver bullet Susan Solovic MORE
A popular approach for aspiring entrepreneurs these days seems to be to corner anyone who will listen, with a pitch on their current “million dollar idea.” But not every entrepreneur has to be a visionary. action entrepreneur execution idea plan worth MORE
In reality, it takes a collaboration of many good people to build and run a business, even though the original idea probably did come from that innovative entrepreneur. It also may be a hard concept to accept if you are a fiercely independent entrepreneur driving an innovative vision. MORE
Elon Musk via Flickr by TED Conference To be successful as an entrepreneur, you don’t have to be a fabulous person, but it helps. Some people, and some entrepreneurs, have that something extra that you can’t quite put your finger on, like Ryan Seacrest is searching for on American Idol. MORE
Traditionally, the majority of entrepreneurs have been logical thinkers, problem solvers, with full attention to details. That means we need all the help we can get to bring out the right-brain attributes we need to be the best entrepreneurs in this challenging new age. MORE
The realm of an entrepreneur is all about change, but in my experience as a mentor to business founders, I hear too much about incremental change, and not enough about revolutionary change. As entrepreneurs adopt this new mindset, they are becoming fearless and more powerful. MORE
An entrepreneur is literally “one who creates a new business.” It allows entrepreneurs to challenge what is already “known” to extrapolate that to an original idea. That’s really the best indication of a true entrepreneur. Bryan Mattimore creative entrepreneur investors MORE
Here's a look at ten female entrepreneurs that have certainly arrived on the scene. People Success Profiles female entrepreneurs people women entrepreneurs women in businessAnd we'd wager they are here to stay. MORE
One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” These are tough for a first-time entrepreneur. business entrepreneur funding money MORE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
If an entrepreneur doesn’t find themselves in over their head at least 20% of the time, they are probably not pushing the limits, not taking enough risk, and probably not working on an idea that’s worth doing. entrepreneur over your head seek help MORE
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
The realm of an entrepreneur is all about change, but in my experience as a mentor to business founders, I hear too much about incremental change, and not enough about revolutionary change. As entrepreneurs adopt this new mindset, they are becoming fearless and more powerful.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Every so often a promising entrepreneur seems to freeze in the oncoming headlights and gets run over by his competition. These points may sound obvious, but the process is certainly contrary to the popular “shoot from the hip” approach that is practiced by some entrepreneurs.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
On the other hand, everyone wants to be an entrepreneur. His focus is on entrepreneurs in America, but what he says applies to every other country as well. Entrepreneurs growing companies create more value and more jobs. The cost of entrepreneur entry is at an all-time low.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Maybe starting a new business isn’t your passion, but in these days of rapid change, where everyone is dealing with uncertainty, I believe that thinking and acting like entrepreneurs will help you get ahead in any profession. attributes entrepreneur paul brown successful
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Serious entrepreneurs know that, but too many “wannabes” still fall for that elusive get-rich-quick scheme with no risk. As an active angel investor, I still hear entrepreneurs asserting large opportunities with minimal risk and no competition.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
If an entrepreneur doesn’t find themselves in over their head at least 20% of the time, they are probably not pushing the limits, not taking enough risk, and probably not working on an idea that’s worth doing. entrepreneur over your head seek help
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
It really is possible for an introvert to succeed as an entrepreneur, even though you can’t expect to start and build a business alone. entrepreneurs introverts keys to success Mark Zuckerberg
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 25, 2019
For example, one of the first decisions that most of you entrepreneurs face is how much equity to give to early investors, co-founders, and key new hires. business entrepreneur mistakes negotiation Samuel Dinnar
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
New entrepreneurs are notoriously great at capitalizing on new opportunities, both weak and strong. change entrepreneur Loc de Brabandere weak signalsWhen the economy tanks as it did in the last recession, that’s a strong signal that things have to change, and it’s hard to miss.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. Fund an entrepreneur you know and trust. Most entrepreneurs start asking for money from this tier, when they have very little more than an idea.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 28, 2019
In reality, it takes a collaboration of many good people to build and run a business, even though the original idea probably did come from that innovative entrepreneur. It also may be a hard concept to accept if you are a fiercely independent entrepreneur driving an innovative vision.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 4, 2019
Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. Many entrepreneurs fear giving away their very best insights, strategies, or tools via social media – it might diminish the demand and the profit. Marketing is everything these days.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 3, 2019
In my experience as a business advisor and angel investor these days, I seem to more frequently hear from entrepreneurs and business owners with “can’t-fail” or “get-rich-quick” ideas. Brian Buffini emigrant entrepreneur success traits
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 18, 2019
Elon Musk via Flickr by TED Conference To be successful as an entrepreneur, you don’t have to be a fabulous person, but it helps. Some people, and some entrepreneurs, have that something extra that you can’t quite put your finger on, like Ryan Seacrest is searching for on American Idol.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 2, 2019
As a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, the most common question I get is, “I want to be an entrepreneur -- how do I start?” Many people with great ideas never make it as entrepreneurs, and true entrepreneurs can make a business out of anything.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 22, 2019
Most entrepreneurs I know admit to a poor first media interaction, and many are still waiting for the instant replay. Why do many entrepreneurs think they can “wing it” and get the same results? entrepreneur media training meet the press
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 1, 2019
When you have been on the startup firing line, you quickly learn that any insight from experts and entrepreneurs who have been there before you can make the difference between failure and success. business entrepreneur failure silver bullet Susan Solovic
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I challenge them to think beyond what I call linear extensions to a current trend, such as another “easier-to-use” app for smartphones, a new dating site for pets, or another niche social network. Great social entrepreneurs are rare.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
In my years of mentoring entrepreneurs, a problem I have seen too often is low self-esteem, and over-compensating through arrogance and ego. These entrepreneurs find it hard to respect customers or team members, and their ventures usually fail.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 26, 2018
In fact, some pundits argue that the best entrepreneurs, including Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, actually dropped out of school early to start their businesses, implying a negative relationship to training. Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur, and that is a good thing.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 7, 2018
In my experience mentoring new entrepreneurs and aspiring business leaders, I see far too many who seem to be driven by all the wrong reasons. He makes a convincing argument that the best leaders and entrepreneurs follow their intrinsic rather than extrinsic motivations.
YFS Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Here's a look at ten female entrepreneurs that have certainly arrived on the scene. People Success Profiles female entrepreneurs people women entrepreneurs women in businessAnd we'd wager they are here to stay.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
by Randy Patterson , author of “ The Matriarch Rules: How to Own Your Power, Know Your Worth, and Lead the Life You’ve Always Wanted “ Becoming an entrepreneur is no joke. But if you are a woman and an entrepreneur, you have some serious advantages.
Hearpreneur
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. Being in love is great.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 17, 2019
Traditionally, the majority of entrepreneurs have been logical thinkers, problem solvers, with full attention to details. That means we need all the help we can get to bring out the right-brain attributes we need to be the best entrepreneurs in this challenging new age.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
One of the big differences between an entrepreneur and an employee of a big business is that employees tend to have a very narrow focus on their job, while entrepreneurs have to keep the broader focus on business. career entrepreneur owner mindset
YFS Magazine
AUGUST 20, 2019
Here are three mindset mistakes female entrepreneurs (including myself) have struggled with as it pertains to business ownership. Lead female entrepreneurs mindset personal development women in business
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 10, 2018
One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” These are tough for a first-time entrepreneur. business entrepreneur funding money
Hearpreneur
AUGUST 23, 2019
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. Innovation is a driver of many businesses globally.
ReadWriteStart
JUNE 6, 2019
Regardless of the scale or the diversity of a business — budding entrepreneurs running from pillar to post in search of seed capital or […]. Budding Entrepreneurs Raise Their Chances appeared first on ReadWrite.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 3, 2016
As a small business and startup advisor, I find that entrepreneurs often love to talk about their latest idea, but not their execution. The best entrepreneurs know what they don’t know, aren’t afraid to ask for business help, and always offer something in return.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 1, 2017
A popular approach for aspiring entrepreneurs these days seems to be to corner anyone who will listen, with a pitch on their current “million dollar idea.” But not every entrepreneur has to be a visionary. action entrepreneur execution idea plan worth
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 17, 2017
What they should be doing is hiring only “entrepreneurs,” meaning people who think and act as if this is their own business. This commitment to hire people who think like entrepreneurs, or instill an “owner’s mindset” in every employee, should be a high priority in every business.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 23, 2016
As an entrepreneur, you need to avoid partnering with these people, or hiring them into your startup. The best entrepreneurs never confuse motion with results. If you are the entrepreneur or executive in the organization, make sure you are the role model in execution and in hiring.
Hearpreneur
APRIL 12, 2019
Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. Being in love is great.
Steve Blank
APRIL 3, 2018
Something I said seemed to inspire her: “I always thought you needed to be innovative, original to be an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs are the ones that make things happen. But what I’ve noticed is that it’s rare that the smartest technical innovator is the most successful entrepreneur.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 3, 2019
I know some entrepreneurs with successful businesses, and others who seem to have a great relationship with their family, but I can’t think of many who have both. Individually, they both take focus, commitment, and a variety of skills, all the strengths of a good entrepreneur.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 21, 2017
Thus I believe that business leaders and entrepreneurs need to focus first on people leadership, rather than process leadership. entrepreneur Mike Diamond people-centric priority process-centric
Our Own Start-up
MARCH 2, 2019
One needs to keep various factors in mind while aspiring to become an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship entrepreneur entrepreneurship entrepreneurship tips first time entrepreneurs lessons for new entrepreneurs new entrepreneurs startup lessons startup tips tips for first time entrepreneurs
Feld Thoughts
MARCH 19, 2019
I woke up this morning to another Storyworth history from him, this time titled Birth Of An Entrepreneur: Brad Feld. Birth Of An Entrepreneur: Brad Feld. I was sure he had all the characteristics of an entrepreneur. Our country’s greatness was built on this entrepreneural spirit. The post Birth of An Entrepreneur appeared first on Feld Thoughts.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
The modern idea of a successful entrepreneur is an individual who is able to think outside the box and produce exciting solutions and new ideas. Consider these suggestions to begin your journey as an entrepreneur. Others entrepreneur advice
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 26, 2014
Many entrepreneurs fantasize about days longer than 24 hours, convinced that their new venture could change the world, if they just had more time. However, this topic is particularly critical to entrepreneurs, who struggle with challenges and crises every day that they didn’t anticipate.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 21, 2017
Being called a lifestyle entrepreneur should be a point of pride, not an insult. Of course, even lifestyle entrepreneurs want to be happy, and want their business to be “successful.” A lifestyle business becomes an integral part of an entrepreneur’s identity and their life.
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