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Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Every entrepreneur I know is dismayed by the number of friends who approach them with a line such as “I have an even better idea that will change the world, and one of these days I’m going to get around to starting my own business.” Focus” is the key to success as an entrepreneur.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 2, 2021
New entrepreneurs routinely jump into a startup with a full charge of passion and energy, but often find themselves drained of both after a few months by the workload and challenges. Of course, this same challenge extends well beyond the entrepreneur, into all walks of life and work.
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The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2022
Fortunately, there are many tips and startup secrets to help you maximize the likelihood that your entity will survive and flourish. Too often, entrepreneurs get caught up in a rush to do everything at once.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 4, 2021
Want to be your own boss and found a startup? The post Top 10 Characteristics Of Successful Startup Entrepreneurs appeared first on Young Upstarts. Advice For The Young At Heart entrepreneur advice Jeff Solomon startup advice
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
As a mentor to entrepreneurs, I tend to see many of the same obstacles appearing in every new startup, and since I don’t want to appear to be a downer , I’m not sure how to properly warn people ahead of time to be on the alert for these challenges.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 10, 2022
By most definitions of the term, an entrepreneur is someone who starts a new business, incorporating innovative changes to existing products, services, business models, and creating new markets. best entrepreneurs Peter Andrews startups uber
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 27, 2020
The most successful entrepreneurs have always used the realities of the environment around them as a basis for exploring opportunities and developing new ideas that actually provide value for people and are structured to create profit. Traditional startup best practices remain timeless.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Billionaire entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" co-host Mark Cuban is an outspoken proponent of the all-in early approach in a video interview, and made it clear that he gives no credibility and low odds to founders seeking funding who have not fully committed their time and efforts to their cause.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 31, 2020
Most technical entrepreneurs I know demand the discipline of a product specification or plan, and then assume that their great product will drive a great business. Is it any wonder why so few entrepreneurs ever find the professional investors they seek?
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 30, 2021
Therefore, the least you can do is take advantage of some of the self-assessment tools and guides around, like the classic book “ The Entrepreneur Equation ,” by Carol Roth, which highlights personal characteristics and skills required. carol roth entrepreneurs self-assessment startup
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 14, 2022
How is it that only a few business leaders and entrepreneurs seem to drive exceptional results and disruptive innovation in this rapidly changing market economy (marketquake)? It comes from a focus on learning and following the processes proven by other great entrepreneurs and leaders.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 18, 2022
Here are some key insights that I and others have collected for mature company leaders, as well as serial entrepreneurs. The current geopolitical tensions and the pandemic have and will continue to upset markets that were thought to be golden by many entrepreneurs and business owners.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
One important element in keeping track of the business is how the startup invoicing process goes for proper financing. The post Guide To Invoicing For The Aspiring Entrepreneur appeared first on Young Upstarts. Others business accounting business finance startup advice
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
Innovation is the key to long-term business success, both in startups as well as established organizations. Yet every business and every entrepreneur I know struggles with this challenge, focused on hiring the right people and implementing the right process.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 18, 2021
The message I hear publicly from most entrepreneurs is that you have to think outside the box and take big risks to ever beat the odds and be among the less than ten percent that experience real success. Serious entrepreneurs will privately admit the business is first, and the family second.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that the strength of their initial idea somehow defines them as a leader, as well as the success potential of their derivative business. Yet we all know that there is a big gap between good entrepreneurs and a great business leaders.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Join a startup incubator.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 28, 2021
As an angel investor in early-stage startups, I’ve long noticed my peers apparent bias toward the strength and character of the founding entrepreneurs, often overriding a strong solution to a painful problem with a big opportunity.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
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. best entrepreneurs disruptive innovation Kevin Freiberg paradigm shift
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2022
Yet the challenges do not keep aspiring entrepreneurs from trying their luck. You also need to understand that the new normal brings an unexpected set of challenges and opportunities for tech startups. The right mindset is the key to navigating the tech startup landscape successfully.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 4, 2021
An entrepreneur lifestyle that continues to gain in popularity these days is being a “social entrepreneur.” The business entrepreneur mission is profit always, social impact maybe. In all types of entrepreneurship, an entrepreneur rather than an administrator is required.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 8, 2022
With the cost of entry at an all-time low, and the odds of success equally low, more and more entrepreneurs are starting multiple companies concurrently. Other prolific entrepreneurs, like Richard Branson and Elon Musk , simply have several startups on the table at any given moment.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 1, 2021
The best part of being an entrepreneur is having the independence to make your own decisions, the flexibility for a better work/life balance, and personal satisfaction from driving change. You don’t have enough control over your time, investors, the market, or your startup.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 20, 2020
As I was watching the investor show, Shark Tank , on TV the other night, I was struck by how quickly and how extensively the sharks focused on the background and character of the entrepreneurs, compared to time spent evaluating their products. entrepreneur investors stregth of character
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 11, 2021
Most of you aspiring entrepreneurs probably have long searched for that special idea that will catapult you and your startup to success. True entrepreneurs are born, not made. It’s true that some people are natural risk-takers, but these often do not make the best entrepreneurs.
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 startup world is all about causing change and reacting to unknowns, so set your expectations early to deal with it.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 8, 2021
Knowing all too well how hard it is to start a single new business, I’ve always wondered how several well-known entrepreneurs, including Richard Branson and Elon Musk , have managed to successfully lead dozens of startups to success, and thrive on the process.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 20, 2020
Even if you ignore all the hype around crowdfunding, there can be no doubt that it is a real alternative for entrepreneurs to achieve visibility and funding today. With this model, a startup pre-sells their product early, at a cheaper price, in exchange for a pledge.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Winning customers as an entrepreneur in a startup has many parallels to a young army trying to penetrate some formidable new and unfamiliar territory. Too many startups rush into battle early, assuming any progress will somehow give them the competitive advantage.
Our Own Start-up
JULY 3, 2021
The post Green business ideas for startup entrepreneurs first appeared on Our Own Startup. There are several ways on how you can start your own eco-friendly business, depending on your interest and funds.
YoungUpstarts
MAY 26, 2022
Entrepreneurs make the following common mistakes when starting a business. Mari Tautimes shares some ways to avoid those early entrepreneur mistakes. The post Joining The Wave Of New Entrepreneurs? 5 Mistakes That Can Sink You appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 8, 2022
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.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 12, 2021
Sometimes entrepreneurs are so focused on making change happen for customers that they forget that continually changing themselves and their company is equally important. Use that same technical and business expertise that served you well on this startup to find the next opportunity.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 30, 2022
Perhaps sparked by the recent pandemic, I’m seeing a new era of the entrepreneur, with startups springing up all around. Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. perfection problem solving steps startup successful
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
With the appearance of do-it-yourself services on the Internet, entrepreneur curriculums at every university, and a wealth of new books on the subject, the need for expensive consultants and business advisors has also been mitigated. co-working low cost makerspaces startup
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
More recently, the desire for extra income has become the key driver in new startups, according to the popular press. Being called a lifestyle entrepreneur should be a point of pride, not an insult. Startup funding comes from personal savings and family.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 20, 2021
I often recommend business networking as the most effective way for a startup founder to find investors, advisors, and even key executive candidates. Here are a few of the “do’s”: Post your profile on LinkedIn and Twitter, and join in startup discussions.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 13, 2021
Investors often say that successfully navigating the early stages of a startup requires lots of street smarts, guts, and luck. Many years ago, John Hamm published some definitive work on this subject in " Why Entrepreneurs Don't Scale " in the Harvard Business Review.
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 9, 2022
Justin Halladay is an inspirational entrepreneur from New Jersey. What Entrepreneur Justin Halladay Recommends For Anyone Starting Out. For young entrepreneurs who are just starting out, Justin recommends having a strong spiritual foundation.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 13, 2022
It is not for everyone, as the entrepreneur’s path is fraught with challenges. titled “ The Intelligent Entrepreneur ,” outlining the keys to successful entrepreneurship, as follows: Make the commitment. Problem solvers make successful entrepreneurs.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 25, 2021
In my role as mentor to business professionals, I often get the question about your potential of going out on your own as an entrepreneur, versus your current role of working for a boss at an established company. There are no startup expert roles.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 13, 2021
In my role as mentor to many of you aspiring entrepreneurs, I often find you convinced that all you need to start is a unique innovation or idea , and now you are ready to jump in with both feet and enjoy the ride. Join an existing startup for a reality check.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Entrepreneurs are well positioned to become the new leaders, because they perceive problems as opportunities, and have the mental mindset to innovate and execute. In this fashion the general leadership deficit is really an “opportunity” for new aspiring entrepreneurs in business.
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