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110 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
As we come to the end of a particularly noisy and contentious election cycle, a thought echoes over and over in my mind – we need more entrepreneurs in Congress. In 2010 Martin started a non-profit called Upstate Venture Connect with a mission is to connect first time entrepreneurs in new industries with the resources who can help them across the entire Upstate NY region. The post We Need More Entrepreneurs In Congress appeared first on Feld Thoughts. MORE
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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
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So take a look at these motivational hacks from four successful entrepreneurs to bounce out of bed tomorrow with a fresh new outlook. She advises budding entrepreneurs to enjoy the ride, eat good food and find someone that makes them laugh. Who are your favourite entrepreneurs and why? MORE
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The post The Loneliness of an Entrepreneur appeared first on Feld Thoughts. This showed up in my inbox the other day from a friend of 20 years. He’s been involved in a number of companies that we’ve invested in over the years in different senior and/or co-founder roles, including CEO. It was short and sweet but captured the essence of something I often talk about with founders. Heard you and Jerry on CPR this morning , nice job! MORE
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Most entrepreneurs believe they are “different,” but they can’t quite understand how. The classic book, “ Hunting in a Farmer's World: Celebrating the Mind of an Entrepreneur ,” by serial entrepreneur and business coach John F. MORE
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Here's a look at 10 inspiring female entrepreneurs who are pioneers making moves and taking names every day of the week. People Success Profiles female entrepreneurs female entrepreneurship women entrepreneurs women in business MORE
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It’s a special mix of entrepreneur and company, regular in every respect except for having the courage and foresight to make an idea happen that was supposed to be impossible. entrepreneur innovation Kevin Freiberg paradigm shiftWhat sparks paradigm-shifting innovation in any business? MORE
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Most people agree that entrepreneurs have to think differently and take risks to have much chance of building a successful business. In the classic book “ The Entrepreneur Mind ,” from serial entrepreneur Kevin D. Great entrepreneurs aren’t interested in being bosses at all. MORE
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I agree they certainly apply to the great entrepreneurs I have known. attributes best entrepreneurs Elon Musk Jon GordonAt some point in their life, hopefully everyone strives to be the best in their chosen profession. MORE
In my role as an advisor to startups, I often have to remind entrepreneurs to think more like sales people from day one, in finding a real problem to solve and designing the solution. That’s a recipe for business success that I recommend to every entrepreneur and professional. MORE
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I agree they certainly apply to the great entrepreneurs I have known. attributes best entrepreneurs Elon Musk Jon GordonAt some point in their life, hopefully everyone strives to be the best in their chosen profession.
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