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How to Survive Four Common Worst Case Scenarios

Startup Professionals Musings

There are unknowns at every turn, leading product development, attracting customers, managing cash, and dealing with human resources and office politics. Make it clear that you intend to re-forecast your plan every three months, and communicate changes proudly to your team, rather than apologetically.

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Four Common Startup Issues Which Threaten Survival

Startup Professionals Musings

There are unknowns at every turn, leading product development, attracting customers, managing cash, and dealing with human resources and office politics. Make it clear that you intend to re-forecast your plan every three months, and communicate changes proudly to your team, rather than apologetically.

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7 New Opportunities Based On Trends And Demographics

Startup Professionals Musings

Gronbach is well-known for his generational research and keen forecasting of societal trends. They are also moving into more critical leadership positions in both the public and private sector. These shifts are independent of technology innovations, but certainly will drive the application of key product developments.

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Lego Locks on To 6 Valuable Leadership Lessons for Small Business Owners

Small Business Force

We were going to miss our forecast by 25%. And here’s what they said - “we are simply not executing well enough on our activities across the business, on product development, marketing, sales.” Lego’s announcement reminded me of these six leadership lessons. But unlike Lego, we did it differently.

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Worst Case Survival Guide for Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

There are unknowns at every turn, leading product development, attracting customers, managing cash, and dealing with human resources and office politics. Make it clear that you intend to re-forecast your plan every three months, and communicate changes proudly to your team, rather than apologetically.

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How Can Startups Avoid The Dreaded Crash and Burn?

The Startup Magazine

Be Strict With Compliance Every company should follow updated compliance laws to ensure they do not take any shortcuts, whether with in-office policies or product development. Instead, be genuine with your reports and forecasts to ensure you don’t expect too much from your company. You want to soar.

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7 Societal Changes That Invite New Venture Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

Gronbach is well-known for his generational research and keen forecasting of societal trends. They are also moving into more critical leadership positions in both the public and private sector. These shifts are independent of technology innovations, but certainly will drive the application of key product developments.